A History of Modern Yoga

A History of Modern Yoga

Author: Elizabeth De Michelis

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2005-12-08

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0826487726

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Yoga Sutras of Sage Patanjali

Yoga Sutras of Sage Patanjali

Author: Satya Narayana Sarma Rupenaguntla

Publisher: Panchawati Spiritual Foundation

Published: 2021-02-04

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13:

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Sage Patanjali systematized the science of Yoga that has been in existence in India since times immemorial. Historians believe that he lived near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh in BC 400. So the Yoga Sutras are about 2400 years old. He built the edifice of his Yoga Sutras on the foundation of a much older Sankhya philosophy. In this course he appears to have borrowed some concepts from Buddhist philosophy also. Sage Vyasa, King Bhoja, Adi Sankara, Vachasapati Misra, Vijnana Bhikshu, Ramananda Saraswati were the main commentators on these highly abstruse sutras. In the modern age, Swami Vivekananda breathed new life into them by his English speeches some 125 years back. I made a humble attempt to explain the intricacies of these sutras in a simple manner. I believe this book will make the reader understand the real meanings of the sutras in a simple and straight manner.


Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali

Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali

Author: Swāmi Āraṇya Hariharānanda

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 1984-06-30

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 1438405820

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The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali are universally acknowledged as the fundamental text on yoga and meditation in the Indian classical tradition. This English translation of Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative and authentic that has been available in recent times. It is a serious and clear presentation of Patañjali's sutras and Vyāsa's Bhāsya, providing these basic texts both in the original Sanskrit and in readable and accurate English. These classical works are augmented by the commentary of Swami Hariharananda Aranya, a scholar and yogi of great repute, who, in his lifetime, was the foremost exponent in India of the Sāṃkhya Yoga system of which the Yoga Aphorisms of Patañjali are the principal work.


Patanjali Yoga Sutra

Patanjali Yoga Sutra

Author: Swami Vivekananda

Publisher: Namasakr Books

Published: 2024-02-02

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a transformative journey into the path of yoga with "Patanjali Yoga Sutra" featuring Swami Vivekananda's profound insights. Prepare to delve deep into the ancient wisdom of yoga as Vivekananda illuminates the timeless teachings of Patanjali, guiding readers on a path of self-discovery, inner peace, and spiritual enlightenment. As you explore the sacred text of the Yoga Sutras, be prepared to uncover the secrets of the mind, body, and soul. Vivekananda's interpretation offers clarity and guidance, helping readers understand the essence of yoga philosophy and its practical applications in daily life. But amidst the vast ocean of spiritual wisdom, one question arises: What transformative power lies within the teachings of Patanjali, and how can they help us navigate the complexities of modern existence? Join Vivekananda as he demystifies the ancient scriptures, offering practical insights and timeless wisdom that can empower individuals to overcome obstacles, cultivate inner strength, and achieve true liberation. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening? Prepare to be inspired by the profound teachings of "Patanjali Yoga Sutra" with Swami Vivekananda. Don't miss the opportunity to unlock the transformative power of yoga in your life. Dive into this sacred text now, and let Vivekananda's insights illuminate your path to spiritual fulfillment and inner peace. Seize the chance to deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy and practice. Purchase your copy of "Patanjali Yoga Sutra" today and embark on a journey of self-transformation and spiritual evolution.


The Gift of Consciousness

The Gift of Consciousness

Author: Gitte Bechsgaard

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2014-06-12

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1443861553

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Meticulously researched and compellingly written, The Gift of Consciousness is an engaging and approachable overview of Patañjali's Yoga Sutras through the prism of both Eastern and Western psychology. Grounded in a thorough knowledge of the Sanskrit original and training in psychology, Gitte Bechsgaard opens out these complex texts to the general reading public. Bechsgaard's clear-eyed approach makes this ancient text relevant to anyone interested in Yoga philosophy and practice. This book ...


Yoga: Discipline of Freedom

Yoga: Discipline of Freedom

Author: Barbara Stoler Miller

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 1998-03-02

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0553374281

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Dating from about the third century A.D., the Yoga Sutra distills the essence of the physical and spiritual discipline of yoga into fewer than two hundred brief aphorisms. It is the core text for any study of meditative practice, revered for centuries for its brilliant analysis of mental states and of the process by which inner liberation is achieved. Yet its difficulties are legendary, and until now, no translation has made it fully accessible. This new translation, hailed by Yoga Journal for its "unsurpassed readability," is by one of the leading Sanskrit scholars of our time, whose Bhagavad Gita has become a recognized classic. It includes an introduction to the philosophy and psychology underlying the Yoga Sutra, the full text with explanatory commentary, and a glossary of key terms in Sanskrit and English.


Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Author: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Publisher: Arktos

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1907166351

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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the foundational texts of the science of yoga. In this book, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a master of yoga for the 21st century, offers his own commentary on this fundamental work. "The aim of Patanjali Yoga is to set man free from the cage of matter. Mind is the highest form of matter and man freed from this dragnet of Chitta or Ahankara (mind or ego) becomes a pure being." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar


How to Know God

How to Know God

Author: Swami Prabhavananda

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-06-24

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9780367025892

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The aphorisms collected in this book, first published in 1953, were composed by Patanjali, a great Indian sage, over 1,500 years ago, and here translated into clear English prose. The accompanying commentary interprets the sayings for the modern world, and in doing so gives a full picture of what yoga is, what its aims are, and how it can be practised.


Thinking with the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali

Thinking with the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali

Author: Christopher Key Chapple

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1498570976

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This book presents contemporary scholarship on the Yoga Sūtra. It revisits Patañjali’s philosophy by bringing it into dialogue with contemporary concerns across a variety of topics and perspectives. Questions regarding the role of the body in the practice of classical yoga, the debate between the realistic or idealistic interpretation of the text, the relation between Yoga and other Indian philosophical schools, the use of imagination in the pursuit of self-knowledge, the interplay between consciousness and nature, the possibilities and limitations of using it as a therapeutic philosophy, the science of meditation, and overcoming our fear of death probe the many dimensions that this text continues to offer for thought and reflection.