For Quick Success

From the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Jnana yoga is rooted in discrimination and self-denial, blossoms as knowledge of Brahma and bears the fruit of moksha.

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Bhakti yoga is rooted in faith and self-surrender,

blossoms as intense love and bears the fruit of communion with the Lord in ecstasy.

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Raja yoga is rooted in yama, and niyama,

blossoms as one-pointedness of mind and bears the fruit of

samadhi.

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Karma yoga is rooted in self-sacrifice,

blossoms as purity and expansion of heart and bears the fruit of knowledge of the imperishable.

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Kriya yoga is rooted in truth and brahmacharya,

blossoms as the grace of the Divine Mother and bears the fruit

of union with Lord Shiva.

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Hatha yoga is rooted in asana and pranayama,

blossoms as restfulness and bears the fruit of perfect health,

long life and awakening of kundalini.

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Therefore, for quick success, the various methods should be combined.