Bhagvad Gita documents the talks between the Lord Krishna and Arjuna, his friend and disciple. Standing in the battle field of Kurukshetra, Arjuna finds himself in a moral dilemna as he sees his friends, family, teachers, mentors, and loved ones on the opposite end of the battle. He cannot bring himself to lift his weapon and fight against them as he realises that their deaths would be on his hands.
It is then that the Lord Krishna, who is there in the field as his charioteer, talks to Arjuna about yoga and the different types of yoga. He explains how each and everyone of them, whether on their side or the opposite side, through the practice of yoga would reach salvation. He explains that death is not the unknown and fearful destination, but in fact, is a stepping stone on which we must step to reach the higher consciousness.
He explains 4 different types of yoga:
It is then that the Lord Krishna, who is there in the field as his charioteer, talks to Arjuna about yoga and the different types of yoga. He explains how each and everyone of them, whether on their side or the opposite side, through the practice of yoga would reach salvation. He explains that death is not the unknown and fearful destination, but in fact, is a stepping stone on which we must step to reach the higher consciousness.
He explains 4 different types of yoga:
- Karma Yoga - Karma Yoga is the practice of doing your duty in the world without being affected by the duality that come with the practice. It says that you need to fulfill your duty, whether it is of being a son, father, teacher, etc. to the best of your ability, while not being affected by either the good or the bad that comes along with it. You do your duty without any expectations of rewards or fear of failure.
- Bhakti Yoga - Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of devotion. Here, you achieve salvation by showing your entire devotion and drowning yourself in the beauty of God until you reach the bliss of being on with Him. Bhakti Yoga requires you to understand, accept, and develop under the devotion until it permeates each and every part of your being.
- Raja Yoga - Raja Yoga is the King of Yogas. Raja Yoga, also known as Asthanga Yoga, is the most complete and detailed way of reaching salvation. By walking the path of Raja Yoga and following the 8 steps that comprise this yoga, you get a complete knowledge of who you are and reach salvation with the complete awareness of your existence.
- Jnana Yoga - Jnana Yoga is the yoga of knowledge. Here, intellect, deduction, and logic are used to understand your reason of being and the purpose of everything around and in you. Constant study reveals the inner and outer beauty and helps you develop your intellect until you can reach salvation through understanding.
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