Raja Yoga (book) a practical means to realize the divine force within which is central to modern western esotericism. The other three yogas are the classical Karma Yoga ("Karma Yoga"), Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga ("Jnana Yoga"). Vivekananda's interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is mostly based on the part on "astanga yoga", the eight limbs of yoga described in the "Sadhana Pada" or practice part. According to De Michelis, Vivekananda's ideas on "Raja Yoga" mainly consists of two different models, with sometimes a third "mode of thought": "Raja Yoga" became an instant success and was highly influential in the western understanding of Yoga.
Kevala Jnana the gunasthana from 5th stage onwards. Those who have taken the "anuvratas" {minor vows} may reach up to the 5th Gunasthana. The 6th to 14th Gunasthanas can only be attained by those who have taken the "Mahavratas" (major vows) of Jain ascetic. Following are the stages of spiritual development: Kevala Jnana Kevala jñāna means omniscience in Jainism and is roughly translated as absolute knowledge or supreme knowledge. Kevala jnana is believed to be an intrinsic quality of all souls. This quality is masked by karmic particles that surround the soul. Every soul has the potential to obtain omniscience by shedding