Yoga has been practised from times immemorial. In the olden age the most prevalent practice was according to Maharishi Patanjili's prescibed eight steps viz., Yama, Niyama, Asan, Pranayam, Pratyahara, Dharna. Dhyan and Samadhi.

Ananda Yoga is not a new invention in the field of Yoga. It is a method of addition i.e., Itimarg being practised from times immemorial. Mahrishi Ashtavakra imparted Brahma Vidya (हा विद्या) to Maharaja Janak and initiated him in this very method. Maharaja Janak although a great and glorious king, yet he had achieved. such a high state of spirituality that he was known as Videh (विदेह).

I am not master of my time. Yet, I managed to read a good part of this impressive and useful book. What attracted me was the style of treating the subject. The very name of the book "Anand Yoga" is attractive and the treatment justifies the name.

The present age is fast developing a curiosity for this ancient art.

I find this Anand Yoga, which Shri Yash Pal Ji has written, is a nice stimulant to all noble souls who aspire after spiritual attainments. He has drunk deep at the fountain head-his revered Master's feet. He has ably represented the thoughts of the great Teacher, Mahatma Brij Mohan Lal Ji who has in own turn brought down to us the great gift of his Masters, revered Maulvi Abdul Ghani Saheb, Revered Mahatma Shri Ram Chandra Ji and Mahatma Raghubar Dayal Ji. Those who have once seen him could not but be highly impre- ssed by his magnetic charm and deep love for all devo- tees. His mission was the service of mankind who can be truly happy only when they dive deep into their own being the source of all joy and truth. This is possible when we come in contact with realized Souls in whom Godshines in His full glory.