Raja Yoga is also known as “Classical Yoga” og “Royal Union Yoga. The foremost concern is the discipline of the mind, the postures, asanas, are the carriage. This book “Raja Yoga or Conquering the Internal nature” goes into details about breathing techniques, concentration and themes like non-attachment. From the foreword:
“The goal is to manifest this divine within, by controlling nature, external and internal. Do this either by work, or worship, or psychic control, or philosophy, by one, or more, or all of these—and be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or dogmas, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms, are but secondary details.”
Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda is a foundational text that introduces the philosophy and practice of one of the four main paths of Yoga. Originally published in 1896, the book outlines the principles of Raja Yoga, also known as the “Royal Path,” which emphasizes meditation, self-discipline, and mental control as means to achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Vivekananda’s teachings draw from the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, providing practical instructions and profound insights for spiritual seekers. The book discusses topics such as the nature of the mind, the importance of concentration, and techniques for achieving higher states of consciousness. It also includes reflections on the interplay between science and spirituality, making the text accessible to both Eastern and Western audiences.
Raja Yoga serves as both a practical manual and a philosophical treatise, offering readers a path to inner peace, self-realization, and a deeper understanding of their true nature. It remains an essential work for anyone interested in the spiritual dimensions of Yoga and the teachings of one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders.
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If I could have a wish in this life, then it’s that every man, woman and child would read and study the work of this man, especially the text on Raja Yoga. His clarity and perception to explain the path to conscious awareness in simple, scientific words is breathtaking. Everyone should have copy with them at all time.
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One an only grate famous yogi man in our country. his all books are very important of our life. Raja yoga, Karma yoga, Jnana yoga,Bhakti yoga is very well books.
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The book “The Yogas and other works” is a good synthesis of his work.
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