A Raj Yogi is a person who practices Raj Yoga. Raj Yoga does not only imply a form of meditation but a way of life, where the Yogi chooses the way of peace at all times, thereby also choosing the path to happiness. The Raj Yogi is a master, completely aware of the impact of his/her thoughts, feelings, words and deeds and pays constant attention to creating only the highest and purest intentions. The Yogi is deeply aware that he is not the body, and although he lives in the world, he is not of it, this attitude keeps the Yogi beyond and completely free. The Yogi and God are inseparable. With God as his guiding light, the Yogi takes support only from the One Supreme, the Almighty Authority.
The title of a Raj Yogi does not come easily. With great effort and dedication the Yogi perseveres on his inner journey. When ascending there are highs and lows, here too the Yogi is undeterred, not distracted, accepting each and every challenge no matter how tough the spiritual climb. With God by a Yogi’s side the journey is made smooth and easy.
What does the Yogi do to achieve this ‘royal’ title of being a Raj? How does a Yogi become a Raj Yogi? The Yogi moves away from the old ways of seeing and doing. The Yogi does not blame or complain any more, because with wisdom the Yogi now has understanding and the Yogi does everything with royalty, dignity and self-mastery.
There will be challenges and struggles whilst on the spiritual path, just as in life for everyone. The only difference is the way the challenge is perceived by the Yogi, and the tools which the Yogi uses to overcome them. The yogi knows that every encounter makes him stronger and wiser. The Yogi is aware of the spiritual laws of the universe and therefore seeks to work in harmony with the spiritual laws, rather than against them.
At times the Yogi will realize that he has been carried whilst on the journey and that God has always been a gentle presence in his life. The Yogi does not look back, but he stays focused and moves forward, keeping just the one goal in mind: to re-connect to his lost inner world. It is a long journey, but made short because the Yogi continues to live in the present at each and every moment.
If the Yogi is to make any real progress on the spiritual path, to become a true Yogi, then the Yogi will need to realize that he simply cannot afford to waste any of his precious resources. The Yogi’s thoughts, feelings, time, breath, powers, wealth etc, are all invaluable. The way in which the Yogi uses all of these things will either help to move him closer to his destination, or move him further away.
With every step and at every second the Yogi must remember 10 key points:
1) Start the day with the conscious awareness that the Yogi is a soul and not a body. Remain soul conscious and peaceful at all times.
2) Maintain a pure elevated attitude and vision for the self and for others.
3) Keep God as his one strength and one support and stay constantly connected to the One in order to stay charged at all times.
4) Remain double light by maintaining a balanced awareness of being a trustee, staying light and burden-free.
5) Plant seeds of good wishes, pure thoughts, good feelings and good deeds, sharing and caring for every soul.
6) Accept the flow of drama. Be able to put a full stop at every second and not allow events and situations to merge into each other.
7) Practice the virtues of maturity, introversion, humility and sweetness at every step.
8) Radiate light and might to all souls, being stable whilst serving others.
9) Remain strong and unshakeable. Keep a watchful eye for illusion, Maya, a mythical character who is remembered as the one who is forever trying to pull the Yogi down.
10) Take each step in mindfulness and to stay in the awareness of Truth whilst co-operating with the universal spiritual laws.
It’s time… for you to experience the magic and joy of a Raj Yogi life. Become a master of your choices and a master of your life and thereby experience lasting happiness and freedom that this beautiful state of Raj Yoga consciousness can provide. And when you look back at your most vulnerable moments and see only one set of footprints, understand that God had not abandoned you then but was indeed carrying you.
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