Vivekananda, "each individual mind is part of the 'universal mind'" which can be rejoined by attaining samadhi. A third mode of thought, called "Neo-Advaitic" by De Michelis, is otherworldly oriented. It insists on leaving behind "all powers and attainments" to reach an "altogether transcendent state." This state is reached in the last stage of samadhi, and is equal to the identification with the purusa, or "the One or Emerson's Oversoul c.q. Absolute. An appendix contains a translation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Reception and influenceRaja Yoga'' became an instant success and was highly influential in Western understanding of yoga; De Michelis has suggested it marks the start of modern yoga, though that later took very different forms. It presents exotic teachings to a cultic milieu that sought "ideologically familiar forms of practical spirituality." Notes References Sources See also Teachings and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda Karma Yoga by Swami Vivekananda Jnana Yoga by Swami Vivekananda Neo-Vedanta Spirituality Nondualism Further reading External links Raja Yoga full book at Archive.org 1896 non-fiction books Works by Swami Vivekananda Classic yoga books