The Benefits of Raja Yoga Meditation

In the midst of our fast-paced lives, finding moments of peace and clarity can be challenging. Raja Yoga Meditation, as taught by the Brahma Kumaris, offers a pathway to inner tranquility and self-mastery without the need for physical postures or rituals. Using the mind and spiritual awareness, Raja Yoga focuses on the connection between the soul and the Supreme Soul.

Understanding Raja Yoga Meditation

The term "Raja Yoga" translates to "royal union," signifying the highest form of connection between the individual soul and the Supreme Soul. Unlike other meditation practices that are conducted in secluded environments and with the eyes closed, Raja Yoga is practiced with the eyes opened. This facilitates the ability for individuals to integrate meditation into their daily activities. This approach encourages a continuous state of awareness and spiritual connection throughout the day.

Mental Clarity and Emotional Resilience

Regular practice of Raja Yoga Meditation aids in clearing the mind of unnecessary thoughts, leading to enhanced mental clarity and focus. By connecting with the Supreme Soul, practitioners draw upon a source of infinite love and strength, fostering emotional resilience and stability even in challenging situations.

Spiritual Enlightenment and Self-Realization

Raja Yoga Meditation facilitates a deeper understanding of one's true nature as a peaceful and powerful soul. This self-realization brings about a sense of fulfillment and purpose, guiding individuals toward spiritual enlightenment.

Harmonious Relationships

By cultivating inner peace and love through a regular meditation practice, individuals become able to naturally extend these qualities to their interactions with others. This leads to more harmonious and compassionate relationships, as one learns to respond to life with understanding rather than react impulsively.

Integration into Daily Life

The practice of open-eye meditation allows for the seamless incorporation of Raja Yoga into everyday activities. Whether during work, conversations, or routine tasks, maintaining a meditative state becomes a natural part of life, promoting continuous spiritual growth and awareness.


The practice of Raja Yoga Meditation opens the door to a life of inner peace, clarity, and spiritual empowerment. The Brahma Kumaris offer free courses and resources for those interested in exploring this transformative practice further.

For more information and to begin your journey with Raja Yoga Meditation, visit the Brahma Kumaris official website.

Meditation Script – The Soul

Om Shanti. “Om” means “I am”. “Shanti” means “peace”. Allow your mind to settle into the stillness of the present moment. Take a deep breath in, and as you breathe out, let go of any tension, worries, or stress lingering within. Prepare your mind, prepare your heart, and prepare your awareness to relax. Use this moment to embrace the beauty of the silent existence within your inner being. Continue to breathe softly and evenly.

You, the soul, are an observer. You are a conscient light. A tiny spark within a bodily costume. Underneath all the layers of roles you portray throughout your daily life, the essence of who you truly are never changes. You, the soul, are peace. You, the soul, are light. It is you, the soul, who operates this physical vehicle of your body. You existed before your body was formed in your mother’s womb. And you will continue to exist even after your body expires.

Although the story of your life has a beginning and an end, you, the soul, are infinite and eternal. You are a spiritual being having a human experience. Step into this awareness now and allow it to set the tone for the remainder of this meditation.

All our lives we have been conditioned to respond to external stimuli. We have been conditioned to live from the outside-in. For this reason, there is an epidemic of many forms of negative thoughts and negative feelings. The world is in turmoil – in extreme upheaval. Now, while in the awareness of being a soul, you realize that it is all part of a larger picture – a moving picture that resembles a movie on a television screen. You realize that there is no need to engage your mind with events as you have before. In fact, as you continue to detach from the awareness of your body, you achieve more clarity about situations and circumstances in life.

With the consciousness of being a soul, you are able to observe events while in a state of peace. Allow this peace to emerge right now. Let it swirl within and around your entire being. Let it rejuvenate you and touch every dark corner within. Imagine peace as a soft white ray of energy or a luminous mist. It doesn’t matter how often you feel disconnected from peace, it is always there waiting for you to discover it like the stillness of a mountain. This peace, in fact, is you. You are peace. You are a peaceful soul. Om Shanti

Reflection Point for Journaling: Take some time to reflect on soul consciousness as it is presented in this script. How would this awareness shape your relationships and daily responsibilities? Do you feel less burdensome after this meditation? If yes, how so?