A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga

...to gain a rounded knowledge and familiarize themselves with the principles of the various branches, learning something of each while giving preference, of course, to those branches that appeal to them most strongly. This attraction is an indication of a need or requirement and is, therefore, the hand pointing out the path.

It is beneficial for everyone to know something of Hatha Yoga The branch of yoga focusing on physical health and mastery of the body. so that the body may be purified, strengthened, and kept healthy to become a more fitting instrument for the Higher Self. It is beneficial for everyone to know something of Raja Yoga The "royal" path, focusing on meditation and mastery of the mind. so that they may understand the training and control of the mind and the use of the Will. It is beneficial for everyone to learn the wisdom of Gnani Yoga The path of wisdom and intellect, seeking truth through study and rational inquiry. so that they may realize the wonderful truths underlying life—the science of Being. And most assuredly, everyone should know something of Bhakti Yoga The path of devotion and love toward the Divine. The original text uses the word "Yogi" here, likely a typo for "Yoga." so that they may understand the great teachings regarding the Love underlying all life.

We have written a work on Hatha Yoga and a course on Raja Yoga which is now in book form. We have told you something regarding Gnani Yoga in our Fourteen Lessons Referring to Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism, published in 1903. and also in our Advanced Course. We have written something regarding Bhakti Yoga in our Advanced Course, and we hope we have also taught it throughout our other lessons; for we fail to see how one can teach or study any of the branches of Yoga without being filled with a sense of Love and Union with the Source of...