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© 2017 Yoga Mīmāsā | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 1
Original Article
Anuṣṭhāna Yōga Vedānta of Yogacharya Raparthi
Rama Rao: A comprehensive system of Yōga and
Vedānta for the modern age
Suneetha Kandi
Department of Science and Humanities, MVGR College of Engineering, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
INTRODUCTION
In the Indian yōga and vedānta systems, there are numerous
traditions that propound different yōga paths with several
methodologies. All of these paths claim supremacy of their own
method over others and all of them stipulate certain prerequisite
qualifications to pursue them. Most of them are developed
hundreds of years ago and are obviously meant for the people of
those times. However, several of these systems are time tested and
certain aspects of all these different yōga and vedānta paths are
still adoptable by the modern person. However, to identify which
paths and what methods are most suited, one needs a person of
expertise and experiential understanding of yōga consciousness.
Background: Anuṣṭhāna Yōga Vedānta (AYV) is a comprehensive system developed by Yogacharya Raparthi Rama
Rao, who attained the state of jīvaṇmukti (liberated while living). He was the spiritual head of Yoga Consciousness
Trust, Vizinigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India. AYV comprises two integrated parts of yōga and vedānta emphasizing
on the applied aspects of both.
Aim: The aim of the current study was to focus on exploration and analysis of the AYV methodology and
techniques.
Methods: Extensive review of ive books written by Yogacharya in English represents the AYV method. One of
the books was on biographical details of Yogacharya including his selected works and letters. The researcher
attended lectures, listened to compact disc recordings, and interacted personally with Yogacharya for clariication
and correction of concept and methodology of AYV.
Results: Anuṣṭhāna Yōga is the amalgamation of Karma, Bhakti, Maṇtra, Kuṇḍalini, Jñāna Yōga, and Rāja Yōgas.
All these yōgas are practiced in a systematic manner, initially with a focus on attaining the biṇdu or chaitaṇya
darśan, and then practicing to be in the awareness of the chaitaṇya. Anuṣṭhāna vedānta deals with imparting
knowledge that helps in analyzing and realizing the nature of one’s true self.
Conclusion: Yogacharya developed a systematic methodology of achieving the objectives of yōga and vedānta,
which is tailored to the needs and levels of the modern person and is a surest, swiftest, and safest method. The
stage-by-stage learning process of AYV guides all types of sādhakas in a phased manner and helps them progress
to reach the goal.
Key Words: Anuṣṭhāna Yōga Vedānta, vedānta, yōga, Yoga Consciousness Trust, Yogacharya Raparthi Rama Rao
Address for correspondence:
Dr. Suneetha Kandi, MVGR College of Engineering, Chintalavalasa, Vizianagaram - 535 005, Andhra Pradesh, India.
E-mail: sunikandi@yahoo.com
How to cite this article: Kandi S. Anuṣṭhāna Yōga Vedānta of Yogacharya
Raparthi Rama Rao: A comprehensive system of Yōga and Vedānta for
the modern age. Yoga Mimamsa 2017;49:XX-XX.
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