This path of Raja Yoga is perfectly scientific. It contains psychology,
psychiatry and the concentration of the yogi. We ask, “Why do I have control
over certain things and not over other things? Why, if I want to accomplish
a certain thing, can’t I do it, or can’t I do it within a time stipulated by
me?” This helplessness, weakness, victimization or slavishness to the mind
is due to the uncultured aspect of our mental or psychological being. All
aspirants on the spiritual path are not necessarily qualified for Raja Yoga.
This path was brought forth by yogis of ancient times for those who are more
rational, scientific, psychological- or technical-minded. Raja Yoga
primarily deals with the nervous system and the prana or life force. These
nerve channels in Sanskrit are called tantu, which linguistically
shares the same root as “technique.” Raja Yoga is a technical path and
starts after the fulfillment of hatha yoga—breathing exercises and
yoga postures. |
Belief according to one’s own choice or tendencies is accepted but belief is
not Enlightenment. Belief is not even a path, actually, but it is certainly
a motivating factor. Belief comes from your subconscious. Somewhere in your
metabolism and psychology you feel, “That is right, that is true.” The mind
needs a support, a springboard. Belief thrusts you into something, to
search, to be; where you end up is up to you. Therefore it has to come from
within you. My belief is to respect everyone’s belief, but I tell them: “My
belief is my business as yours is your business.” |
Teaching from the basis of eternal Truth, the message of Swami Amar Jyoti's Satsangs (Sanskrit: communion with Truth) is one of deep spiritual unity. His way is not to espouse a particular creed but to impart a spiritual way of life. He spent four decades (from 1961-2001) awakening and uplifting countless souls around the world to God-consciousness and disseminating the timeless Truth underlying all traditions and faiths. Prabhushri Swamiji authored several books; over seven hundred of His oral discourses, illuminating the classical path for modern times, are available on CD and audiocassette. |