The Yogas
Raja Yoga:
Raja Yoga is the path that leads to union with the Lord through self-restraint and control of
mind. Raja Yoga teaches how to control the senses and the mental Vrittis. It focuses on how to develop concentration and how to commune with God. There is physical discipline in Hatha Yoga, whereas in Raja Yoga, there is discipline of the mind.
Jnana Yoga:
Jnana yoga or "path of knowledge" is one of the types of yoga mentioned in Hindu philosophies. Jnana Yoga uses knowledge and mental meditation to approach self relisation. Shankara a philosopher of Jnana Yoga, is a useful path in penetrating ignorance. Shankara thought that the spiritual liberation was achiever when the individual personally came to understand the unity of all things as well as understanding that devotion to a god thought to be different from the worshiper is mistaken.
Karma Yoga:
Karma means action, including all acts done by the individual from birth to death. Karma performed right means does not harm anybody and is in accordance with the law of dharma. That is Karma yoga. Karma may be used to to attain liberation, insisting that actions should be performed without a connection to the end result. Gandhi used the principles of Karma Yoga in his active but non-violent opposition to British rule.
Bhakti Yoga:
Bhakti yoga is a spiritual path described in Hindu philosophy they practice love of, faith in, and surrender to God. Bhakti Yoga involved chants, songs food offerings and the anointing of statues. It id availible to everyone in Hinduism, including women. Bhakti Yoga shows the selfless love without expecting anything in return.
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