Paths to Moksha

Question 1

What are the 4 paths to moksha?

Answer 1

1- Bhakti Yoga
2- Karma Yoga
3- Hatha Yoga
4- Raja yoga

Question 2

What is Karma Yoga?

Answer 2

Selfless/ good actions
It is a central practice of ISKCON- all actions devoted to Krishna: Krishna believes that wisdom cannot be gained by avoiding answers but that every action must be selfless & seen as service to the divine.
Liberation: going to the Heavenly realm of Bhagavan (Krishna/Vishnu)

Question 3

What are the benefits of Karma Yoga?

Answer 3

• Allows dharma to be fulfilled
• Allows society to function
• Easy as good actions can be performed easily

Question 4

What are the criticisms of Karma Yoga?

Answer 4

• Difficult for many to carry out their duty selflessly as they’re focusing on the material world/family etc

Question 5

What is Hatha Yoga?

Answer 5

Asana - physical positions/postures. dates back to Indus valley . easy flow of ‘prana’ around the body & prepare for physical effort
Pranayama - breath control/conscious awareness of breathing, slow deep breathing=calming, rapid breathing=anger/extreme emotion
Subtle body -