The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man by Patañjali

"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man" by Patañjali is a compilation of Sanskrit aphorisms compiled in the early centuries CE. Drawing from ancient traditions including Samkhya, Buddhism, and older yoga practices, this foundational text systematizes the path to spiritual liberation through concentrated awareness. The work outlines the famous eight-limbed practice—including posture, breath control, and meditation—leading toward samadhi, a state where the mind becomes still and pure consciousness can be discerned from the material world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Patañjali
Editor Johnston, Charles, 1867-1931
Title The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras_of_Patanjali
Credits J. C. Byers and Dringbloom
Reading Level Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Yoga -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
eBook-No. 2526
Release Date
Last Update May 14, 2022
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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