Book Summary
The philosophy of Yoga tells us that the root cause of our sorrows and suffering is loss of contact with our true Self. Our recovery is only possible by reestablishing contact with our innermost Self, the Reality of all realities, and by recognizing that knowledge of Self is our salvation. In this comprehensive guide, Swami Adiswarananda introduces the overall philosophy of Yoga and then delves deeply into each path: ? Karma-Yoga: the path of selfless action, for the active ? Bhakti-Yoga: the path of divine love, for the emotional ? Raja-Yoga: the path of meditation, for the contemplative ? Jnana-Yoga: the path of knowledge, for the rational Covering the message and practice of each of the yogas as well as philosophy and psychology, preparatory practices, common obstacles and ways to overcome them, this accessible book will prove invaluable to anyone wishing to follow a yoga practice in order to realize the goal of Self-knowledge.
Book Details
Book Name | The Four Yogas: A Guide To The Spiritual Paths Of Action, Devotion, Meditation And Knowledge |
Author | Swami Adiswarananda |
Publisher | Skylight Paths Publishing (Apr 2007) |
ISBN | 9781594732232 |
Pages | 297 |
Language | English |
Price | 728 |