Introductory Remarks

Book I

The Problem of Union

a. The higher and lower natures defined.
b. The obstacles and their removal considered.
c. A summation of the Raja Yoga system.

Topic: The versatile psychic nature.

Book II

The Steps to Union

a. The five hindrances and their removal.
b. The eight means defined.

Topic: The means of attainment.

Book III

Union achieved and its Results

a. Meditation, and its stages
b. Twenty-three results of meditation.

Topic: The powers of the soul.

Book IV

Illumination

a. Consciousness and form.
b. Union or at-one-ment.

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