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What is the goal of yoga?

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To bond/merge the individual soul with the ultimate reality of Brahman. You remove strong desires and attachment to physical pleasures, material things and worldly concerns

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What does yoga mean?

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Unity and integration. It is the means, methods and discipline which bring union with a personal God, the supreme being or Brahman

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What is karma yoga?

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The path of unselfish action - doing daily work and duties (in stage of life and caste) selflessly, without any desire for reward or gain, and using talents and potential for the good of society

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What is bhakti yoga?

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The way of devotion to God - expressed in a loving relationship with a personal deity, praising them by chanting and singing

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What is jnana yoga?

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The way of knowledge and understanding - God is an impersonal force, and self realisation is achieved through deep meditation and oneness with Brahman

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What is raja yoga

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Royal yoga - regarded by some as the highest form of yoga and fulfilment of all yogas. It is a form of self control over senses and mind, with deep contemplation of Brahman.
When raja yoga is achieved, the personality is transformed (free from anger lust greed sadness envy)