Seeking Guidance on Balancing Practice (Sadhana) and Scriptural Study (Svadhyaya) at the Scholar Level
To the esteemed members of the Vimarsha Foundation and respected administrators,
I am writing to seek your advice on a challenge that has arisen for me during our current course on the Yogasutras, guided by the profound teachings of Acharyaji.
First, please allow me to express my immense gratitude. As a student who did not come from a background in advanced philosophy, studying with your guidance has been transformative. The depth of the course—examining each sutra word-by-word through the lens of major commentaries and in relation to contemporary traditions—has fundamentally reshaped my understanding and, more importantly, my practice. It has made me realize, very concretely, why approaching the source is so vital.
My "problem," if it can be called that, is one of time and integration, and I would be very grateful for the perspective of the senior members and researchers here who have surely navigated this path before.
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My practice and study is much like Kim describe. And I agree that the courses and texts are hard, but I still need to work with the hours I have available and I try not to be too hard on myself. Practice is my first priority and then I follow the current course as good as I can. Add some easier texts. Learn a little from the whatsapp groups and learn little by little.