Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part One: The Way of Karma-Yoga: The Path of Action1 The Message of Karma-Yoga 112 The Philosophy and Psychology of Karma-Yoga 213 Karma-Yoga and True Renunciation 314 The Practice of Karma-Yoga 415 Karma-Yoga for Self-Knowledge 576 Obstacles in Karma-Yoga 71
Part Two: The Way of Bhakti-Yoga: The Path of Devotion7 The Message of Bhakti-Yoga 818 The Philosophy and Psychology of Bhakti-Yoga 879 Preparatory Practices in Bhakti-Yoga 9710 Characteristics of the Teacher and the Aspirant 10511 Spiritual Disciplines in Bhakti-Yoga 11512 Obstacles in Bhakti-Yoga 135
Part Three: The Way of Raja-Yoga: The Path of Meditation13 The Message of Raja-Yoga 14714 The Philosophy and Psychology of Raja-Yoga 15515 Preparatory Practices in Raja-Yoga 16716 The Eight-Limbed Practice 17117 Obstacles in Raja-Yoga 191
Part Four: The Way of Jnana-Yoga: The Path of Knowledge18 The Message of Jnana-Yoga 20319 The Philosophy and Psychology of Jnana-Yoga 20720 The Goal of Jnana-Yoga: Self-Knowledge 21321 The Practice of Jnana-Yoga 22122 Meditation for Self-Knowledge 23723 Two Aspects of Liberation 24524 Obstacles in Jnana-Yoga 255
Part Five: Conclusion25 Harmony of the Yogas 263
Notes 269Glossary 279Credits 289Index 291About the Author 297