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Authentic Yoga Practice

Yoga means linking with the Supreme. The Bhagavad-gita (Chapter 6, verses 1-47) describes the yoga system in detail. Various yoga systems exist (karma-yoga, jnana-yoga, dhyana-yoga, bhakti-yoga), but all aim at the same goal. The Bhagavad-gita (12.2-5) teaches that the highest yoga is bhakti-yoga, devotional service, because it directly engages one with the Supreme. Meditation should focus on the Supreme Person, and bhakti-yoga is the most direct path.

Key Points

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    Yoga means connection, not mere exercise

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    The goal of yoga is realization of the Supreme

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    Meditation should focus on the Supreme Person

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    Bhakti-yoga is the most direct path