that can manifest the inner truth that lies in all of us
To understand the essence of Raja Yoga, the soul we want to reach is frequently compared to the bottom of a lake, the water in it to the Chitta - our memories and impressions, and the waves on its surface to Vrittis - the mental waves. As long as there are waves on the surface and the water is not clear, we cannot see the bottom of the lake. Only when the waves dissolve and the water is still, can the bottom of the lake be seen.

According to the Bhrigu Yoga tradition, the ancient Yogis had led solitary lives while practicing various Yogic methods, in order to reach self-awareness. They were financially supported by householders, who lived at the feet of Mt. Himalaya. However, these people, who were busy with their duties to their families and to society, had also begun looking for ways to reach Moksha, so they would also be freed from the strains of the material world. Since they were not able to live in solitude, they knew they would not be able to reach Moksha the way Yogis before them did. They therefore turned to the kings who ruled their region for help. The kings agreed to mediate and called for the Wise and the Yogis, who then created a unique path that would suit the life and routine of householders. This path included short but condense and highly effective exercises, which enabled reaching enlightenment, while carrying a busy family life. They called this path the Royal Yoga, or Raja Yoga.