{"id":12258,"date":"2023-04-24T08:56:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T08:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alokastrology.com\/?p=12258"},"modified":"2024-07-11T11:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T11:27:47","slug":"adiyogi-unlocking-the-secrets-of-self-realization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alokastrology.com\/blog\/adiyogi-unlocking-the-secrets-of-self-realization\/","title":{"rendered":"Adiyogi: Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Realization"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12258\" class=\"elementor elementor-12258\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64f61ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"64f61ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c80d69c exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"c80d69c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bab954b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bab954b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adiyogi, also known as Shiva the Yogi or Adiyogi Shiva, is a prominent figure in the history of yoga and spirituality. As the first yogi, Adiyogi is said to have transmitted the knowledge of yoga to the world, and his teachings have influenced countless people throughout the ages. In this post, we will explore the story of Adiyogi, his origins, teachings, and relevance today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed9c926 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"ed9c926\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1514fb exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d1514fb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ebdfb exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7ebdfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong> Know more about the Secret of Self-Realization by Adiyogi.<\/strong> Get an online<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alokastrology.com\/phone-call-domestic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0astrology consultation\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>by the world-renowned astrologer <strong>Mr. Alok Khandelwal.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a886390 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"a886390\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cc01ca exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4cc01ca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e216a8 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e216a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">The origin story of Adiyogi<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bddb97e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"bddb97e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42230c8 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"42230c8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230b719 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230b719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The story involves Lord Shiva, who teaches his wife, Goddess Parvati how to perform yoga and meditation. Therefore, he gets the title<strong> \u201cAdi Guru of Yoga\u201d<\/strong>. According to the Adiyogi legend, Shiva taught Parvati 84 yoga postures from the Vedic Parampara. The ability to achieve Rajyoga, the <strong>&#8220;Goal of Yoga,&#8221;<\/strong> is offered through these 84 Asanas. Furthermore, these yogic postures reduce doshas and offer the optimum outcomes.<\/p><p>Adiyogi&#8217;s origins have their own symbolism in Hinduism. According to the Hindu tradition, Adiyogi appeared on the banks of the Kantisarovar Lake in the Himalayas over 15,000 years ago. He was said to have appeared as a wild, long-haired ascetic, covered in ash, and sitting in deep meditation. The symbolism behind his appearance is significant. The ash represents detachment from materialism, and his long hair represents a connection to the divine.<\/p><p>It is believed to have transmitted his knowledge to seven sages or sapta rishis who then spread it across the world. The significance of Adiyogi lies not only in his role as a teacher but also in his embodiment of certain qualities such as stillness, awareness, and transcendence. These qualities are central to the practice of yoga and meditation today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c476f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3c476f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9159491 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"9159491\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-496ee57 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"496ee57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Adiyogi's teachings<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-553766f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"553766f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79250ec exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"79250ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92bba6 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d92bba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adiyogi&#8217;s teachings are deeply rooted in the ancient Indian tradition of yoga and meditation. According to Adiyogi, the ultimate goal of human life is to attain spiritual enlightenment through self-realization. This can only be achieved by understanding and transcending one&#8217;s own limitations and ego-driven desires and this process requires discipline, dedication, and a deep commitment to inner transformation.<\/p><ul><li>One key aspect of Adiyogi&#8217;s teachings is his emphasis on the importance of breath control or pranayama. Through various breathing techniques, practitioners can learn how to regulate their energy levels and cultivate a sense of peace and clarity in their minds.<\/li><li>Adiyogi also emphasizes the power of mantra chanting as a means of purifying one&#8217;s thoughts and emotions.<\/li><li>Concept of <strong>&#8220;yogic sadhana,&#8221;<\/strong> which refers to the daily practice of yoga postures (asanas), meditation, pranayama, and other spiritual practices aimed at cultivating inner awareness and connection with divine consciousness.<\/li><li>Adiyogi&#8217;s teachings are said to have laid the foundation for many forms of yoga that exist today including Hatha Yoga, Raj Yoga, Bhakti Yoga among others. His influence can be seen even outside India with numerous practitioners all over the world citing him as their inspiration.<\/li><li>Regular yoga practice will have numerous physical health benefits such as reducing stress levels, improving flexibility and balance while also contributing positively towards mental health conditions like anxiety &amp; depression.<\/li><\/ul><p>Overall, Adiyogi&#8217;s teachings offer a powerful framework for personal growth and spiritual evolution based on timeless wisdom passed down over millennia within India\u2019s rich cultural heritage. By embracing these teachings with an open heart &amp; mind we can hope for betterment not just at an individual level but also collectively as humanity itself!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7125d67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"7125d67\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-544fa35 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"544fa35\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c657e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5c657e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Read Also:- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alokastrology.com\/weekly-rashifal-from-25th-april-to-1st-may-2023\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><strong>Weekly Rashifal from 25th April to 1st May 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65d85b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"65d85b9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5ae23e exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d5ae23e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34230b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e34230b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Adiyogi Connection to Astrology<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc6e336 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"fc6e336\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e961d59 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"e961d59\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47676c8 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47676c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adiyogi is often depicted as a cosmic being, and his teachings are said to be deeply connected to the cosmic energy and the alignment of the planets and stars. Astrology is believed to be a tool to understand the cosmic energy and how it affects individuals, and Adiyogi&#8217;s teachings emphasize the importance of being aware of the cosmic energy and its influence on our lives.<\/p><p>In the Hindu calendar, Mahashivratri, which is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures or taking important decisions. It is believed that on this day, the cosmic energy is aligned in a way that is favorable for new beginnings, and seeking Adiyogi&#8217;s blessings can help individuals achieve success in their endeavors.<\/p><p>Adiyogi&#8217;s connection to astrology is also reflected in the practice of Jyotish, which is a form of Vedic astrology that originated in ancient India. Jyotish is based on the principles of the movement of planets and stars, and it is believed that by understanding these movements, one can gain insights into their past, present, and future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c71fa9f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"c71fa9f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52b7b21 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"52b7b21\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b09473 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b09473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Role of Adiyogi in Modern Yoga Practice<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f06fa3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6f06fa3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5833a4e exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5833a4e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e158ec exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e158ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adiyogi&#8217;s relevance in today&#8217;s era is undeniable. In a time when stress, anxiety, and mental health issues are on the rise, Adiyogi offers a solution to these problems.<\/p><p>Furthermore, Adiyogi&#8217;s message of inclusivity and unity is more relevant than ever before. The world seems to be increasingly polarized along religious, political, or cultural lines but Adiyogi teaches that all human beings are essentially one entity with different expressions of life within them. He encourages people to look beyond labels such as race or gender and embrace their common humanity.<\/p><p>Adiyogi also promotes sustainable living by teaching us how to live in harmony with nature instead of exploiting it for our benefit alone which has led us into an environmental crisis today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ebc02f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"2ebc02f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85faa78 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"85faa78\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-930efc4 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"930efc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Famous Monuments and Temples of Adiyogi<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-08bd92f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"08bd92f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10f11f1 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"10f11f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1177b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c1177b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Monuments and temples dedicated to Adiyogi serve as reminders of his legacy and continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Adiyogi remains a symbol of the power of yoga and the human potential for inner transformation.<\/p><ul><li>One of the most famous monuments of Adiyogi is the Adiyogi statue in Coimbatore, India. The statue stands at 112 feet tall, making it the tallest bust statue in the world. It was built as a tribute to Adiyogi and his teachings and has become a popular destination for tourists and spiritual seekers alike.<\/li><li>Another famous monument dedicated to Adiyogi is the Adiyogi Shiva statue in Isha Yoga Center, also in Coimbatore. The statue stands at 34 meters tall and is made of steel. The statue was designed as a tribute to Adiyogi and his contribution to the practice of yoga.<\/li><li>Adiyogi Mahadev Temple in Varanasi, which is believed to be the place where Adiyogi transmitted his teachings to his seven disciples.<\/li><li>Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. This temple is considered one of the holiest Shiva temples in India and attracts thousands of visitors each year.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-307930b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"307930b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bc21be exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"9bc21be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f4389a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f4389a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Read Also:- <a href=\"https:\/\/alokastrology.com\/bharani-nakshatra-lord-traits-compatibility-and-marriage-life\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Bharani Nakshatra: Lord, Traits, Compatibility and Marriage Life<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adiyogi, also known as Shiva the Yogi or Adiyogi Shiva, is a prominent figure in the history of yoga and spirituality. 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