Royal Yoga – Raja Yoga: Our Core Understandings

The foundation of our teachings is soul consciousness.
This means being aware of the self as an eternal, invisible, being of conscious being, a soul.

The body is not me.
I am a timeless being of light, temporarily using a physical body.
I am a guest in the body. A guest in this physical world.
Peace, happiness, love, freedom, clarity, and power are part of my innate nature.

Beyond the physical world exists the world of our origins, the Supreme Home.
The soul world is a dimension of absolute peace, purity, silence and stillness, where souls exist in their incorporeal and purest form. It is a dimension beyond physical/human existence, free from time, change and matter. It is the eternal home of souls and of the supreme soul.
The soul world can be experienced through our mind, not through our senses. In meditation we take our mind beyond the physical and focus our thoughts on the dimension beyond.
Experiencing the self as a being of light and peace, belonging originally to that dimension of silence and light fills our mind with a deep sense of security and calm.

God

God or the Supreme Soul is an incorporeal being of infinite wisdom, light, and pure love. God is the eternal parent of all. God lives beyond the physical realm and is beyond taking birth and rebirth.

Unlike human souls, God is eternally pure and unchanging, residing in the soul world, a dimension of sweet silence and light, the Soul World.

As the supreme teacher, God offers that spiritual knowledge that guides human souls towards self-realization and spiritual renewal.
Through a direct and personal connection with God, individuals can discover their true essence and purpose, overcoming the ignorance and vices that bind them to the material world.

God is the ultimate benefactor, unconditionally loving and offering support, to help souls become free past karma and elevate their consciousness.

Karma is the spiritual law of cause and effect, where every action generates a corresponding outcome. Actions based on soul awareness lead to happiness, while actions based on body consciousness lead ultimately to bondage, and suffering. Karma influences life’s circumstances and determines life experiences. You can be a master of your destiny.

Through meditation and a lifestyle based on spiritual principles, individuals can shift their karma. Good karma involves acts of selfless service, thoughts of spiritual upliftment, feelings of compassion and an attitude of brotherhood