The Sanskrit word yoga means to “yoke” as in to yoke oxen together. The term is used extensively in the Bhagavad Gita to speak of the spiritual concept of yoking oneself to the Divine. In Sri Gita in particular, one is advised to yoke oneself to the Divine energies in the good quest, the quest against evil, especially the evil that lurks within, and in “inner familiar spirits” that comes with culturally conditioned thinking.
Jesus is on record for using the term yoga in this context. For example, the Christians have it recorded where He says, in Matthew 11:29, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Jesus’ Way, as it was known around the world, became a way of thinking, a school of thought later called Wayism. Wayists from all over the world waited for the 2nd coming of their
Lord after he was crucified by the Jews of Judea. Thomas, one of the western disciples was sent by the Lord to prepare a community in Kashmir who would receive western Wayists who had to leave Judea because of the war they provoked with the Romans. It was here, in Kashmir that the glorious Lord was revealed by the Sanskrit title, Lord Avalokiteshvara–the Lord who looks from heaven and hears the prayers of all sentient beings. Mahayana and Hindus worshiped the Divine Presence as the World Saviour.
There are many fascinating historical details about this time. Take a look at my book, Universal Gateway of Enlightenment for the full story.
