Author: Swami Vivekananda
Publisher: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 192
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8180900363
Description
The subject of the present book is that form of Yoga known as Raja Yoga. The aphorisms of Patanjali are the highest authority and text book on Raja Yoga. The other philosophers, though occasionally differing from Patanjali in some philosophical aspect, have, as a rule, acceded to his method of practice a decided consent. The first part of this book is comprised of several lectures to classes delivered by the present writer in New York. The second part is a rather free translation of the aphorisms (Sutras) of patanjali, with a running commentary.
Effort has been made to avoid technicalities as far as possible, and to keep to the free and easy style of conversation. In the first part some simple and specific directions are given for the student who wants to practise, but all such are especially and earnestly reminded that, with few exceptions, Yoga can only be safely learned by direct contact with a teacher. If these conversations succeed in awakening a desire for further information on the subject, the teacher will not be wanting.
Contents
PREFACE
Chapter I: Introductory
Chapter II: The First Steps
Chapter III: Prana
Chapter IV: The Psychic Prana
Chapter V: The Control of Psychic Prana
Chapter VI: Pratyahara and Dharana
Chapter VII: Dhyana and Smadhi
Chapter VIII: Raja Yoga in Brief
PATANJALI’S YOGA APHORISMS
INTRODUCTION
Chapter I: The Yoga Aphorisms
Chapter II: Concentration: Its Practice
Chapter III: The Chapter of Powers
Chapter IV: Independence
APPENDIX
GLOSSARY