Rajyoga Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji

Rajyoga

Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji

Everyone seems to be talking about yoga nowadays.There are a lot of television programmes, workshops, books and events that are designed around the theme of yoga. There are several types of yoga in the world, each having its own method and attainment. But the one that is taught by the Supreme Almighty himself is called Rajyoga — the king of all yogas. It is called the king of all yogas because it enables one to rule the various organs of the body and also control the subtle energies — the mind, intellect and sanskar, which are deeply rooted in the soul. Rajyoga enables one to attain the fruit of all types of yogas that exist in the world, as it connects directly with the Supreme, the Highest Being. One doesn’t have to give up one’s worldly duties to practise this yoga. Even a business tycoon who has great responsibilities can practice it easily and regularly. Practising this yoga enables one to conquer his or her vices, entitling him or her to sovereignty of the world or to ‘self-sovereignty.’ So, how different is Rajyoga from other types of yoga? The biggest difference is that it places emphasis on forgetting the body, bodily relations and other things. While sitting in any easy posture without being conscious of one’s body or breath, focus all your thoughts on the point of light — the Supreme . It allows us to understand the self, Supreme, our relationship with Supreme, the cycle of time, karma and many such aspects of life which we are not aware of. The most beautiful thing about Rajyoga is that it can be practiced while performing all day-to-day activities. Hence, it is also called ‘Karma Yoga.’ One can, therefore, stay at home with the family and enjoy life in its real sense completely with the regular practice of Rajyoga and lead a happy and healthy life. The writer is an international speaker, spiritual educator and experienced meditation teacher. Email him at nikunjji@gmail.com or visit www.brahmakumaris.org