A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga by William Walker Atkinson
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"A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga" by Yogi Ramacharaka is a philosophical and spiritual guide written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the principles of Raja Yoga, a discipline focusing on the mental and spiritual development of the individual through meditation and self-awareness. The book aims to enlighten readers about the nature of the self, emphasizing the importance of recognizing oneself as a true center of consciousness and
power, separate from one's physical existence. The opening of the text introduces the foundational ideas in Raja Yoga, focusing on the concept of "I" as the essence of a person's identity. It explains the steps a candidate must undertake to awaken this consciousness and highlights the need for a deep understanding of one's true self. The text discusses the relationship between the mind and the "I," clarifying that while the mind serves as an instrument, it is distinct from the real self. Additionally, the beginning lays the groundwork for upcoming lessons that will explore deeper dimensions of self-realization and the interconnectedness of all life, urging students to meditate on these principles as they embark on their spiritual journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Atkinson, William Walker, 1862-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga |
| Credits | Produced by Rose Koven, Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Yoga |
| Subject | Yoga, Raja |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13656 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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