Question: Is Yoga considered a religion or a philosophy?

Sri Chinmoy: Yoga is neither a philosophy nor a religion. Yoga transcends both philosophy and religion; at the same time, it houses both religion and philosophy. Religion and philosophy can lead a human being up to God's palace, while Yoga means union with God, man's conscious union with God. Yoga leads an aspirant right to God's Throne.

From:Sri Chinmoy,AUM — Vol. 4, No. 4,5, Nov. — 27 Dec. 1968, AUM Centre Press, 1968
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