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Author: Vimala Thakar Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 1930485719 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 129
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In Glimpses of Raja Yoga, Vimala Thakar introduces the basic concepts of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by focusing on a different sutra, or aphorism, in each of the twelve chapters. In her opening chapter, she presents the historical and cultural background of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga. Chapter 2 contains an eloquent invocation of the dimension of Silence—the meditative state that one enters with the stilling of the mind. Chapters 3–6 examine the ethical principles and observances (the yamas and niyamas) that form the foundation of a healthy spiritual practice. Here Vimala discusses the importance of ahimsa (non-violence) and satya (truthfulness), and offers a radical interpretation of brahmacarya based on her understanding of Sanskrit. Chapter 7 concerns the kleshas or causes of suffering such as avidya (ignorance) and asmita (egotism). Chapter 8 discriminates between dharana (meditation with deliberate focus) and dhyana (effortless meditation), and reflects Vimala’s own experience. Chapter 9 describes the relation of prakriti (matter) and purusha (spirit) according to Patanjali. Chapters 10–12 describe the ultimate goal of the yogic journey—the absolute freedom of samadhi.
Author: Vimala Thakar Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 1930485719 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
In Glimpses of Raja Yoga, Vimala Thakar introduces the basic concepts of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by focusing on a different sutra, or aphorism, in each of the twelve chapters. In her opening chapter, she presents the historical and cultural background of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga. Chapter 2 contains an eloquent invocation of the dimension of Silence—the meditative state that one enters with the stilling of the mind. Chapters 3–6 examine the ethical principles and observances (the yamas and niyamas) that form the foundation of a healthy spiritual practice. Here Vimala discusses the importance of ahimsa (non-violence) and satya (truthfulness), and offers a radical interpretation of brahmacarya based on her understanding of Sanskrit. Chapter 7 concerns the kleshas or causes of suffering such as avidya (ignorance) and asmita (egotism). Chapter 8 discriminates between dharana (meditation with deliberate focus) and dhyana (effortless meditation), and reflects Vimala’s own experience. Chapter 9 describes the relation of prakriti (matter) and purusha (spirit) according to Patanjali. Chapters 10–12 describe the ultimate goal of the yogic journey—the absolute freedom of samadhi.
Author: Swami Vivekananda Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: 9355212836 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 164
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This book of Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda presents his understanding and interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Raja Yoga encompasses teachings from all the different paths, and it is from Raja yoga that hatha yoga and modern asana practices developed. Raja Yoga is constructed by its various elements, namely, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. In these, Yama refers to non-injury, truthfulness, non-covetousness, chastity, not receiving anything from the other. Niyama refers to the regular habits or observances; Asana refers to correcting the posture and explains yoga poses, and Pranayam means mastering and enlivening the life force; Pratyahara refers to inner reflection. Dharana is focused attention, Dhyana is meditation and Samadhi refers to freedom, liberation and enlightenment. The book is a powerful source of enlightenment for all that seeks liberation of the body and the mind harnessing peace in today's chaotic world.
Author: Swami Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama ISBN: 8175058110 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 166
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For thousands of years extraordinary and supernatural phenomena have been studied, investigated, and generalised, the whole ground of the religious faculties of man has been analysed, and the practical result is the science of Raja Yoga. In the modern times Swami Vivekananda has been the most authoritative oracle to propound this age-old science of God-realization. The main theme of the book is concentration of mind as a means to superconscious state. The first part of the book comprises several lectures to classes delivered by the Swami in New York. The second part is a rather free translation of the aphorisms of Patanjali, with a running commentary. This book published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication centre of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, is invaluable and indispensable for all the practitioners of meditation.
Author: Swâmi Vivekananda Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0429674864 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 145
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This book, first published in 1922, examines the science of Râja Yoga. All the orthodox systems of Indian philosophy point to one goal, the liberation of the soul through perfection – and the method to attain this is through Yoga. This book presents lectures on Yoga, delivered to a western audience view to explaining Indian philosophy; the lectures are accompanied by the Sutras (aphorisms) of Patanjali, along with an explanatory commentary.
Author: Swami Vivekananda Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1528763459 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 228
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Each Soul is potentially divine and the goal is to manifest the divinity that is within, by controlling nature, external and internal. We shall have to do this either by work, worship, psychic control, or philosophy - and eventually, all be free. This fascinating book contains a treatise on Raja yoga, and comprises a wealth of enlightening information on the subject sure to appeal to discerning students and enthusiastic beginners. Split into the two sections; 'Raja Yoga' and 'Patanjali’s Yoga Aphorisms', this book contains the chapters: The First Steps; Prana; The Psychic Prana; The Control of Psychic Prana; Patyahara and Dharana; Dhyana and Samadhi; Raja-Yoga in Brief; Powers; and Independence. Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk and disciple of the nineteenth-century saint Ramakrishna. This book was originally published in 1923 and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction to the subject.
Author: Bô Yin Râ Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd ISBN: 9788120734289 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 196
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This book give the information about Raja- Yoga. The words I here address to you may, to be sure, bestir your will to search for timeless truth, but all the insights I can offer in my native tongue are always but a call that would awaken you within; because the wisdom from the Himavat is taught in other ways. -Page 56 Do not bar your way to God with questions! Let those who live devoid to God and all who worship idols argue whether God exists. -Page 149 Your reasons are well founded when you doubt that God is indiscernible.We, by contrast, know for certain that God will not respond to anyone who questions his existence. -Page 149 In seeking God, the human being must become the point of your departure, lest God remain a stranger to your soul forever. -Page 150 God is alive in joy, not in the gloom of grief.Minds enslaved by grief conceived the suffering God to offer him their worship.But you should force your grief into your service that it may turn into a helper of your will to joy! -Page 146
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