A contemporary interpretation of the foundational text for the practice of yoga patañjali's yoga sutra (second century ce) is the basic text of one of the nine canonical schools of indian philosophy in it the legendary author lays down the blueprint for success in yoga, now practiced the world over patañjali draws upon many ideas of his time, and the result is a unique work of indian moral philosophy that has been the foundational text for the practice of yoga since the yoga sutra sets out a sophisticated theory of moral psychology and perhaps the oldest theory of psychoanalysis for patañjali, present mental maladies are a function of subconscious tendencies formed in reaction to past experiences he argues that people are not powerless against such forces and that they can radically alter their lives through yoga-a process of moral transformation and perfection, which brings the body and mind of a person in line with their true nature accompanying this illuminating translation is an extended introduction that explains the challenges of accurately translating indian philosophical texts, locates the historical antecedents of patañjali's text and situates patanjali's philosophy within the history of scholastic indian philosophy

Penguin Classics Patanjalis Yoga Sutra

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Patan̄jali

Exercise & Fitness

Penguin India

Excerpt from The Yoga-Dar&#347;ana: The Sutras of Pata jali With the Bh&#257;sya of Vy&#257;sa, Translated Into English The chief fault of the present translation lies in the fact that it is not readable by itself. This has been due to the extremely obscure character of the original, a character which is inseparable from all works dealing with subjects, the whole truth with regard to which cannot be given out to the public.' Imperfect as it is, it is expected that it may help. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Yoga-Dar?ana: The Sutras of Patañjali With the Bh?sya of Vy?sa, Translated Into English (Classic Reprint)

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Forgotten Books

Patanjali's Yoga sutras,: With the commentary of Vyâsa and the gloss of Vâchaspati Miśra

AMS Press

Strange Land

Religion & Spirituality

Signet

One of yoga's most important and influential works, The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali forms a keystone of Indian philosophical and religious thought. Written by a sage in the second century B.C., the sutras have been translated many times. This interpretation by Professor James Haughton Woods, originally published under the aegis of the highly esteemed Harvard Oriental Series, ranks among the most acclaimed translations. Patañjali's path is that of Raja Yoga, the royal yoga, or the yoga of the eight steps: restraint, observances, posture, breath control, sublimation (or withdrawal from the senses), attention, concentration, and meditation. The complete sutras appear here, encompassing a four-part analytical study intended to purify the practitioner's mind, body, and soul. Additional features include a commentary by Veda-Vyāsa and explanations by Vāchaspati-Miҫra that are crucial to developing an understanding of Patañjali's intent, along with invaluable background information provided by the translator's introduction and appendixes. This outstanding English edition of a profound work of spiritual enlightenment is essential reading for all scholars and practitioners of yoga.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Dover Publications

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.

Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali

Bantam]

“A wonderful translation, full of contemporary insight yet luminous with eternal truth.”—Jacob Needleman The Yoga Sutras were cast in their present form in India around the third century b.c. Yoga is from the Sanskrit root meaning “union,” and a sutra is a thread or aphoristic verse. The basic questions “Who am I?” “Where am I going?” “What is the purpose of life?” are asked by each new generation, and Patanjali’s answers form one of the oldest and most vibrant spiritual texts in the world. He explains what yoga is, how it works, and exactly how to purify the mind and let it settle into absolute stillness. This stillness is our own Self. It is the indispensable ground for Enlightenment, which is the ultimate goal of all our aspirations. Alistair Shearer’s lucid introduction and superb translation, fully preserving Patanjali’s jewel-like style, bring these ancient but vital teachings to those who seek the path of self-knowledge today. Bell Tower’s series, Sacred Teachings, offers essential spiritual classics from all traditions. May each book become a trusted companion on the way of truth, encouraging readers to study the wisdom of the ages and put it into practice each day.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings)

Alistair Shearer

Harmony

The yoga-sūtra of Patañjali: A new translation and commentary

Dawson

The Yoga sutras of Patanjali: The book of the spiritual man : an interpretation

Watkins

Many translations have been made from the original Sanskrit of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. They have become well loved, well used, and well applied by many in all parts of the world and of all religious beliefs. The Sutras have a power and a timelessness about them which demonstrate the accuracy with which they pinpoint the basic truths of human evolution from subservience to personality glamours to the serene freedom of the soul. 
Most human problems today originate in selfish desire; the prostitution of the feeling nature to self-centred physical appetites. This is also brought out clearly in the teaching of the Lord Buddha, the treading of the Noble Eight-Fold Path providing the only way out of the maze: "Right Values; Right Speech; Right Mode of Living: Right Thinking: Right Expression; Right Conduct; Right Effort; Right Rapture or True Happiness". These are attributes of the soul. 
 Patanjali explores exhaustively the means, the techniques and the mental posture which create the connecting thread between the form-centred personality and these stages towards spiritual achievement and soul fusion. The four parts of the book develop: 
<li>1. The Problem of Union (51 sutras).</li>
<li>2. The Steps to Union (55 sutras).</li>
<li>3. Union Achieved and Its Results (55 sutras).</li>
<li>4. Illumination (34 sutras)</li> Many different training techniques have been available over the centuries, depending on the condition of human consciousness and the phase of spiritual growth to be accomplished. Each "Yoga" has had its place, fulfilled its function, and become an absorbed part of human experience.
 In this book the factor of mind in meeting present-day needs is again given prominence as the agent of the soul, and the key to personality release. These Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are based on Raja Yoga, the "kingly science of tine soul": "Through the science of Raja Yoga the mind will be known as the instrument of the soul and the means whereby the brain of the aspirant becomes illuminated and knowledge gained of those matters which concern the realm of the Soul." .
 The soul is concerned with the working out of planetary purpose and plan; so again we find that mental training, and the self-achievement of the individual, lead to cooperation and service on a scale far more comprehensive and of far greater evolutionary significance than merely the individual effects on the life of the disciple. Sutra 31 of Part IV rings out like a bell and a clarion call to those who venture on the path of union with the soul. "When through the removal of hindrances and the purification of the sheaths, the totality of knowledge becomes available, naught further remains for the man to do."

The Light of the Soul: Its Science and Effect : A Paraphrase of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Alice A. Bailey

Lucis Publishing Company

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