At a glance
- Collects the principal treatises of Shrimat Shankaracharya and other renowned authors
- 175-page paperback
- Covers meditation, concentration and breath control step by step
- By Rajaram Tookaram with Yogi Ramacharaka
- Published August 25, 2008
How to use it
Begin with the opening chapters on principles and objectives — the practical instruction later in the book assumes that groundwork.
Treat the meditation, concentration and breath-control sections as practice material to return to rather than to read once. The later chapters on self-awareness and self-mastery address the obstacles that tend to appear once a practice is underway.
Book details
| Authors |
Rajaram Tookaram; Yogi Ramacharaka |
| Format |
Paperback |
| Pages |
175 |
| Dimensions |
0.41 x 8.5 x 5.5 in |
| Publication date |
August 25, 2008 |
✨ Temple Tip
Read the chapter on obstacles before you need it. Classical Raja Yoga texts describe the sticking points of a practice with unnerving accuracy, and recognising one early saves months.
Frequently asked questions
What is Raja Yoga?
The yogic path centred on the mind — meditation, concentration and breath control — leading toward self-realization and the union of the individual soul with universal consciousness.
Whose writings does it collect?
It comprises the principal treatises of Shrimat Shankaracharya and other renowned authors, compiled by Rajaram Tookaram with Yogi Ramacharaka.
Is it practical or philosophical?
Both. It opens with philosophy and objectives, then gives step-by-step instruction in meditation, concentration and breath control.
How long is it?
175 pages, paperback, 0.41 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches.
Is it suitable as a first book on the subject?
It is written to make the wisdom of Raja Yoga accessible, but it is a compendium of classical treatises — expect a denser read than a modern introduction.
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