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Chitta Vritti Nirodha
Patanjali's definition of Yoga: the cessation of the modifications (vibrations) of the mind-field. When the waves settle, the lake of consciousness shines clear.
Scope of Investigation
Raja Yoga is the scientific path of mental restraint, structured as an eight-limbed discipline. It systematically quietens sensory inputs, breath, and thought-waves to reveal the underlying silent Seer.
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The Eight Limbs
Yama and Niyama (ethics), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath), Pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (absorption).
Key Thinkers
Recommended Readings
Raja YogaSwami Vivekananda
Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliPatanjali