Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, had infinite compassion and service. His very presence could heal. He is the King of Raj Yoga, having been given that throne for perpetuity.
What is Raaj Yoga?
The Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, described Raj Yoga in the following way:
“Raaj Yog is that state in which you are a king of earth and heaven, both, and that is what Sikh Dharma is. That is the yoga of chardi kala, and that is what Kundalini Yoga is. And that is what Tantra Yoga is…Raaj Yog is the basic philosophy, mentality and the dimension in which the mind and the dimension of the mind unite to achieve sovereignty of Godhood.” -Siri Singh Sahib, July 20, 1980
How did the Throne of Raaj Yoga Come to Guru Ram Das?
After Lord Krishna, the takhat (throne) of Raaj Yog was empty. After Lord Krishna it was given to Guru Ram Das. That is why in Gurbani it is said:
Raaj jog takhat Deean Gur Ram Das
“The throne of Raaj Yog was given to Guru Ram Das.”
Practice this Shabad for Raaj Yog Consciousness
The Shabad “Raaj Jog Takhat Dee-an Gur Raam Daas” was written by Bhatt Nalh Ji and appears on page 1399 of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib. Listening to or reciting this Shabad can give one the experience of majesty of the self and grace of the surroundings. Meditate on this Shabad or recite it 11 times a day to bring this energy into your life.
Listen to this Shabad
Enjoy this beautiful version of Raj Jog Takhat Dian Guru Ram Das by Bhai Ravinder Singh Ji:
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~Resources: “Guru Ram Das and the Royal Throne of Raj Yoga” (Sikh Dharma International) and “Shabad to Give Majesty of the Self and Grace of the Surroundings: Raaj Jog Takhat Dee-an Gur Raam Daas” (Sikh Dharma International).
