Choose the Yoga path that best suits you,
and you choose the way to know God.
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 four spiritual paths of
Yoga—Karma-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga, Raja-Yoga and
Jnana-Yoga—and what you can expect as an aspirant on each
path. 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.
“The clearest, most user-friendly
and most practical exposition of Hinduism’s four
spiritual paths that I have ever read. Profound and
exceptionally articulate … leads the reader, step by
step.”
—Nathan
Katz, professor of religious
studies and director of the Center for the
Study of
Spirituality, Florida International University, Miami
“A precious spiritual transmission
with the power to help you live a more conscious, fulfilled
life. With clarity and precision … makes ancient yogic
principles thoroughly accessible for modern times. A gift to
the world.”
—Joan
Borysenko, PhD, author of A Woman’s Journey to God and Seven Paths
to God
“Approachable and compelling …
dispels many myths about the Yogic way…. Combines the
keen observation and analytical skills of a scientist with the
transcendent wisdom of a spiritual master.”
—Ray
Kurzweil, inventor, scientist and
author of several books, including
The Age of Spiritual Machines and The Singularity
Is Near
