Title: Raja Yoga Author(s): Swami Vivekananda Pages: 230 Publisher: CELEPHAIS PRESS Publication date: November 2003 Language: English Format: pdf ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Description: Review by Walter O. Koenig "Amoxtli" on Amazon --
Clearest explanation of Raja-Yoga available, April 11, 2001
This book is both profound and easy to understand. It is valuable for persons knowledgable and new to Raja-Yoga alike. In progressive chapters beginning with an introduction and the "eight steps" of Raja-yoga, to more complex concepts such as Dhyana and Samadhi, everything is explained with conciseness and ease. The latter half of the book covers an Introduction to the Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali, here Concentration is explained, both its practical uses and its practice. In conclusion there are also explanations of the Powers of the Mind, Reincarnation and Discipleship. A Pronounciation table and a Glossary are also provided. All of these make this the best book by far on Raja-Yoga. What really sets this book apart however, is the direct manner in which Swami Vivekananda addresses the reader. The prose is concise, yet easy to understand. After reading this you come away feeling that you have had a conversation with a friend who cares about you. A truly excellent book.
Title: Raja Yoga