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Raja Yoga or Mental Development

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I found this book years ago by an accident, in an antiquity store in Zagreb. More than just worthy of the five stars- I found the lessons extremely useful. However, I would advise any beginner to be careful with the "trap door" and similar techniques, since they can easily lead one to putting too many things into the subconscious realm, instead of the opposite. Things like noticing the details on things, instead of the whole - for instance, counting each scale on a fish - are extremely precious and can help you build concentration and focus. Even the apparently simple things, like focusing your eyes and mind on a dot on the wall, or visualizing your pen, or matching footsteps with imagined music, will strengthen the mind enormously, even with very little practice. Seeing it as a manual for strengthening the mind, it is an excellent book and I recommend it to everybody. However, I would advise a beginner to start with something more general, such as Yogananda's 'Autobiography' or my 'Approach' - even if it means advertising myself :), before getting into specific exercises, because it's important to have a wide spiritual perspective before starting to bother with details.

This book was very helpful to me. I now know who I am and the type of people with whom I can associate better. It taught me to see my inner feelings and what causes them. After reading about half of the book, I feel more comfortable with myself and cautious when I make decisions in my every day life. This is a must read book, it really allowed me to relate to my spiritual side of myself. It has brought out my inner thoughts. I am clearer as to why I make my every day decisions. I am more conscious of who I am and I have found a new strength in me.

Excellent book regarding one of yoga's many mindsets. It explains the Raja yoga intention and gives great pearls of wisdom on how to achieve the desired peace of mind many seek. The key thing to remember is that you are to be the master of your mind; the mind is only your master if you let it. Learn how to be responsible for your thoughts and you will achieve much more than you can imagine. Share it with others and it will have an infinite positive ripple effect.

If you're a seeker of self, congratulations on being led to this wonderful book. I've had a copy of Raja Yoga since I began my spiritual journey as a young man in 1986. It awakened in me a thirst for knowing exactly who I AM. With the glimpse this book gave me of Self, I felt armed with a lie-detector as I set out on that road to higher-self revelation.

Now some 25 years later I find myself opening its pages and laughing at my past thoughts of arrogant knowledge. Sure the lessons gained from Raja Yoga made me more aware of Self, but by taking only what I wanted from the book and not practicing all its invaluable lessons I only added to my selfish ways of thinking and interacting with others.

So a warning to those who come to Raja Yoga thinking now they've got IT. To Know brings a wonderful feeling of enlightenment, but to see the results that come from Doing Unselfish Deeds for your fellow beings on this earth through applying such Knowledge brings a joy unparalled in life. Some call this a Blessing. I feel that Raja Yoga can be a blessing to mankind. Know Thyself, and become a vessel through which others can discover themselves.

Easy to understand,covers the subject wel