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mythological etymology:
RAJA= King. also think of "RA" = Sun and "JA" = King or God. or, God-King.
or "I am your King; Son of the Sun"
It is revealed by ShriRamchandra of Shahjahanpur India that the first Rishi who
lived 72 generations prior to the Suryavamsha dynasty (Lord Rama Dynasty) founded Raja Yoga....but ShriRamchandraji Maharaj has not given his name unfortunately! But, he has told us that the sage pondred long over the subject and discoverd the method which is called as Raja Yoga. The basis of Rajayoga in other
words king of yogas is ''thought'' thought is the kingly thing in us - which ultimately steers us to
our goal.
Radja (or Raja) Yoga is the path to enlightenment through meditation, so it includes it.
Usually Radja Yoga is conceived to be Ashtanga (skt.: "eight limbs") Yoga. That is:
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meditation
Ashtanga and Raja yoga
B. K. Jagdish Chander has written: 'Illustrations on raja yoga' 'Brahma Baba, the corporeal medium of Shiva Baba' -- subject(s): Biography, Hindus 'The way and the goal of raja yoga'
The goals of Raja Yoga include achieving self-realization, controlling the mind, and attaining spiritual enlightenment. Practitioners aim to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace, harmony, and balance through practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and ethical living.
According to Hinduism, two of the paths to god are karma-yoga and jnana-yoga. The first is the yoga of selfless action and the second refers to philosophical research and wisdom. The third is Astanga/Raja-yoga which is connected to physical exercise and meditation. The fourth is Bhakti-yoga which is the path of devotional service.
Yoga is only one. It is differentiated according to various paths or practices like Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Laya Yoga, Raja Yoga, Sanyasa Yoga, Vihangama Yoga, Pipilika Yoga, Meena Yoga, Samadhi Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Japa Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Yantra Yoga, Sahaja Yoga, Sankhya Yoga, etc.
Cyril F. Kilb has written: 'All that you ever wanted to know about Raja Yoga'
Chapter 1 : Visada Yoga Chapter 2 : Sankhya Yoga Chapter 3 : Karma Yoga Chapter 4 : Jnana Yoga Chapter 5 : Karma Vairagya Yoga Chapter 6 : Abhyasa Yoga Chapter 7 : Paramahamsa Vijnana Yoga Chapter 8 : Aksara-Parabrahman Yoga Chapter 9 : Raja-Vidya-Guhya Yoga Chapter 10 : Vibhuti-Vistara-Yoga Chapter 11 : Visvarupa-Darsana Yoga Chapter 12 : Bhakti Yoga Chapter 13 : Ksetra-Ksetrajna Vibhaga Yoga Chapter 14 : Gunatraya-Vibhaga Yoga Chapter 15 : Purusottama Yoga Chapter 16 : Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga Chapter 17 : Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga Yoga Chapter 18 : Moksa-Opadesa Yoga
Swami Sivananda, a Hindu spiritual leader, has written over 200 books on yoga, Vedanta, and spirituality. Some of his well-known works include "Bliss Divine", "The Practice of Yoga", and "Sure Ways for Success in Life and God-realisation".
Raja Raja Chola I died in 1014.
Raja Raja Chola was born in Thirukoilur.
The form of yoga that uses meditation is known as Dhyana yoga. There are many forms, it can be called Raja yoga or king of yoga. It can be call the Patanjali yoga which takes you to samadhi. Therefore the names are plenty, but we should not get worried about the name. We should understand what that form of yoga, of meditation is - it is silence. It is being able to switch off, it is being able to become the witness, the observer. That meditation which gives you Dhyana or concentration gives you consciousness, you become conscious that you are the Divine Soul. You are not the body, you observe the mind as it wanders. This is Dhyana yoga or the yoga of silent meditation.
C. Raja Raja Varma died in 1933.