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 Foreword
The system of Sri Ramachnadra's Rajayoga is unique in that the object of the sadhana is not exclusive and obsessive concern for the individual health or even spiritual progress. The objective of the system is to enable a person to mould in such a way as to arouse love and piety in others. Unless this objective is achieved the Peace the individuals seeks and the society badly needs in the present day context is not achievable. The system based on greed, competition, conflict and exploitation need to be modified to one of sharing and cooperation and sacrifice if necessary. Sri Ramchandra has clearly revolutionarily modified the aim of Yoga. Sri Ramachandra has given a system of Rajayoga and presented it in his main works 1.Commentary on Ten Commandments 2.Efficacy of Rajayoa in the Light of Sahaj Marg 3.Towards Infinity 4.Reality at Dawn and 5.Sahaj Marg Philosophy.
The thoughts and the yogic practices suggested in these works begin so simple and natural, found it difficult to find its way into the minds of the people who were accustomed to books and treatises which have projected that Yoga is a difficult thing and it is not for all. It was generally agreed that Rajayoga is only for the Sanyasins and that the Grhastas are not fit for it. Therefore, it was necessary to make this system acceptable and Dr.K.C.Varadachari accomplished precisely that task. Dr.K.C.Varadachari has been a Professor of Philosophy and was a well known person for his oration and articles on philosophy, ethics, religion, aesthetics and logic and also known for his erudition in scriptural and traditional matters. In recognition of his capacity the oriental experts on the philosophy and religion of Visistadvaita and Srivaishnavism awarded him the titles of Darshana Diwakara and Darshana Pradeepa. He was an accepted authority on Aurobindo and was closely associated with Ramana Maharshi and also Jiddu Krishnamurthy. Dr.K.C.Varadachari was influenced by the works of Sri Ramachandra and was convinced that it is a new system. When the master offered to train him in the new system of Rajayoga, the soul- searching philosopher readily accepted it. He having trod the path, chose to give lectures on this new system of Rajayoga and also wrote the book New
































































































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