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The Four Yogas — Learning Path

Four paths to the same liberation, suited to different temperaments. Find the one that fits you, then deepen — but know that the tradition sees them as complementary, not exclusive.

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How to use this path. Follow the stages in order — each builds on the one before. Every step links to a full page with three reading levels and cited sources. You can stop and explore any entry in depth, then return here to continue.
विवेक

Stage 1 — Understand the Choice

Before choosing a path, understand that all four lead to the same goal by different routes.

Karma Yoga The path of action — for those who must live and work in the world. Bhakti Yoga The path of devotion — for those whose nature is loving and relational.
अन्तर्

Stage 2 — The Inner Paths

Two paths that turn inward, toward knowledge and toward disciplined stillness.

Jñāna Yoga The path of knowledge — for those drawn to inquiry and discrimination. Rāja Yoga The royal path of meditation — for those who can commit to disciplined practice.
अष्टाङ्ग

Stage 3 — The Complete System

Patañjali's eight limbs integrate ethical, physical, and meditative discipline into one progression.

Aṣṭāṅga Yoga The eight limbs — the structured progression from ethics to samādhi.
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