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The word "yoga" originates from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ which means a ‘Union’.
MEANING OF YOGAMEANING OF YOGA
a) Linkb) Jointc) Uniond) Meeting
e) Remembrancef) Relationshipg) Communionh) Connection
Different Meanings of Yoga
1.Physical : Union of objects
Three Levels of Yoga
3. Spiritual : Communication between soul and Supreme Soul
2. Mental Linking the mind with something or someone
PHYSICAL LevelPHYSICAL Level:: This is at This is at a physical level between objects. a physical level between objects. A)A) Adding sugar to milk. Adding sugar to milk. B)B) Tuning of radio Tuning of radio C)C) Joining two wires, etcJoining two wires, etc
FIRST LEVELFIRST LEVEL
MENTAL LEVEL : This is to do with the mind. Eg. We become sad on thinking of anything sad. This is to do with our memories and thoughts in the mind that change our state.
SECOND LEVELSECOND LEVEL
• SPIRITUAL LEVEL: On the spiritual plane, it means union of the individual self with the Supreme.
• Spirituality is the essence and the unity of all the religions. It is to consider oneself to be a spirit – a ‘soul’ and unite or communicate with the Supreme.
THIRD LEVELTHIRD LEVEL
'RAJA' MEANS A KING.Raj yoga meditation is the true form of spiritual yoga and as the name suggests it is the king of all the yogas.
MEANING OF RAJ YOGAMEANING OF RAJ YOGA
Meaning of Raj YogaSupreme of all types of Yogas
1.Link of the soul with the Supreme Soul.
2.Link through the highest method.
3.Link which brings the highest achievements.
It is called Raj yoga because it enables a person to become the master of the self.
Meaning of Raj Yoga Meaning of Raj Yoga
It is the practical method of self-realisation and God-realisation that enables you to create new attitudes and responses to life, giving you a clear spiritual understanding of yourself and the Supreme.
MEANING OF RAJ YOGAMEANING OF RAJ YOGA
Eight Fold Raja Yoga
RAJAYOGA
SAMATVAYOGA
RAJA YOGA - Power to control(discipline) sense organs. - Power to control thoughts and consciousness. - Power to manage one’s own self.
BUDDHIYOGA
GYANYOGA
BHAKTIYOGA
SANYASYOGA
SAHAJYOGA
KARMAYOGA
It calms our mind and body. One It calms our mind and body. One receives enormous mental strength, receives enormous mental strength, stability and ability to face the stability and ability to face the inevitable undercurrents of modern inevitable undercurrents of modern life in a calm and peaceful manner. life in a calm and peaceful manner. You can experience immense joy of You can experience immense joy of an extraordinary kind and the glow of an extraordinary kind and the glow of inner peaceinner peace..
BENEFITS OF RAJ YOGABENEFITS OF RAJ YOGA
Understanding the self Understanding the self Realising one’s potential Realising one’s potential Ability to face challenges Ability to face challenges Release from tension Release from tension Freedom from anxiety and fear Freedom from anxiety and fear
OTHER BENEFITS
Tranquility of mind restored Tranquility of mind restored Greater control over thoughts Greater control over thoughts Ability to express positive feelings Ability to express positive feelings Improved concentration Improved concentration Ability to cope effectively with rapid Ability to cope effectively with rapid
change.change.
OTHER BENEFITSOTHER BENEFITS
• Energizes our awareness Energizes our awareness • Gives self-confidence and fosters Gives self-confidence and fosters
self-belief. self-belief. • Enhanced sense of well-being Enhanced sense of well-being • Gives a sense of purpose Gives a sense of purpose
OTHEROTHER BENEFITSBENEFITS
Everyone in this world can practice it. Everyone in this world can practice it. No matter what the background is. No matter what the background is. Gender, age, nationality, culture, Gender, age, nationality, culture, religion, language, social status, wealth, religion, language, social status, wealth, profession, and the present state of profession, and the present state of being – none of these matter. You just being – none of these matter. You just need to make the choice to listen to your need to make the choice to listen to your inner voice.inner voice.
WHO CAN PRACTICE RAJ YOGA?WHO CAN PRACTICE RAJ YOGA?
Introduction of SelfHuman + Being = Human Being
Body + Soul = Human Being (Consciousness)
THE SOUL Non-physical
Immortal
Eternal
Conscious
Constant self-image
Natural state of peace
THE BODY Physical
Mortal
Temporary
No Consciousness
Changing image
Constant motion
The Inner & Outer Self
Who am I ?
1. I have a soul in me.
2. I have a soul in my body.
3. I am a soul in my body.
Which is the correct statement ?
Driver CarDiamond BoxLamp HutImage TempleCharioteer ChariotActor Dress
SOUL BODY
Relation between Soul & Body
You are a soul A very subtle, tiny point of divine light.
Mind Intellect Sanskars
THOUGHT POWER
thinks, feels, experiences, imagines, forms ideas
habits tendencies, memories, talents,
qualities (Sub-consciousness)
WILL POWER
evaluates, reasons, decides, discerns,
understands
STATE OF STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESSCONSCIOUSNESS
Mind
Intellect
Sanskars Impressions
The Inner Self
RECORD OF EXPERIENCES
a) Recollection of Past Birth.b) Out of Body Experience.c) Hypnotic Regression/Progression.
Proof for the Existence of Soul
Abode of Souls
Paramdham, Shantidham, Muktidham, Brahmlok
Nirwan Dham
Soul World
Incorporeal World
Subtle World
Corporeal World
KnowledgePeaceHappiness
PurityLoveBliss
Truth
Power
Qualities of a Soul
PRACTICE• I AM A POINT OF LIGHT
Not the body or this role.
• I DETACH AND OBSERVE
My body and the scenes going on around me.
• I REJECT ALL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
about me and accept only positive thoughts, emotions and desires.
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