connect here, to the West Oakland Yoga Studio website:
http://www.westoaklandyoga.com/pages/page.php?pageid=1
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"
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'
Raja Yoga is a key path of spiritual practice in Hinduism that focuses on meditation and self-discipline to achieve self-realization. It is significant because it helps individuals control their mind and emotions, leading to a deeper understanding of the self and the universe. Through Raja Yoga, practitioners can attain spiritual growth by connecting with their inner consciousness and ultimately realizing their true nature as divine beings.
raja yoga is one of the path mentioned for god realization. refer bhagavadgita it speaks much about physical mental and intellectual personalities when matched, the spiritual thirst pulls a man to know eternal self .
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.
1 HATHA YOGA 2. KUNDALINI YOGA: 3. MANTRA YOGA 4. JNANA YOGA 5. KARMA YOGA 6. BHAKTI YOGA
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
The four yogas of Hinduism are Bhakti (devotion), Jnana (knowledge), Karma (action), and Raja (meditation). Each yoga focuses on a different path to spiritual growth and self-realization. Bhakti yoga emphasizes love and devotion to a higher power, Jnana yoga focuses on knowledge and understanding of the self and the universe, Karma yoga emphasizes selfless actions and service to others, and Raja yoga focuses on meditation and self-discipline to achieve spiritual enlightenment. By practicing these yogas, individuals can develop different aspects of themselves and progress towards self-realization and spiritual growth.
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.