Patanjalis yoga sutras are broken up into the following four chapters. The yoga sutras of patanjali by swami satchidananda. The yoga sutras themselves were difficult for me to wrap my head around, but bachman provides an easy to understand, simplified description of each of the sutras, helping even the newest of students to begin on their. It starts with the birth and growth of spiritual man through the control of mind. Patanjalis yogasutra the guide of yoga, with translation and. At least main sutras should b in original language than the translation could b in english or hindi or in any other language. This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and. There is a deepness to the practice, enriched by yogic philosophy and texts. Reverend jaganath carrera has shared the joy and wisdom of the yoga sutras with thousands of students for over three decades. Yoga poses and practice 10 books, yoga and functional anatomy 2 books and meditation, psychology and yoga philosophy 5 books. Once you have decided to let yoga become an essential part of your life, books can.
It is a monumental tome covering in detail every aspect of the. Because of the printondemand technology provided by, this is now available. An extremely well written and thoughtful commentary on the yoga sutras. Iyengar has written the definative guide to yoga postures light on yoga this book does not equal that work in either clarity nor freshness. Yoga sutras by patanjali is a seminal work in yoga, this book is more about control of mind and the true goal of yoga. The sutras were compiled by the sage patanjali pahtanjalee. The yoga sutras of patanjali a commentary by sri sri ravi shankar the discipline of yoga weggis, switzerland, december 26, 1994 in the east they say suffering is. We know that yoga extends beyond the physical movements. He taught yoga postures, meditation, a vegetarian and more compassionate lifestyle to westerners when he was invited to america in 1966 by the iconic pop artist peter max. Patanjali created no new yoga, but rather, systematized existing yoga into the yoga sutras. The quickest, easiest way to remove the nine obstacles and banish their five unpleasant companions is to focus on the only object that never changes. Patanjali divided his yoga sutras into four chapters or books sanskrit pada, containing in all 196 aphorisms, divided as follows. Listen to yoga sutras of patanjali by patanjali at. Sri swami satchidananda is the author of many books on yoga and is.
A versebyverse commentary on patanjalis yoga sutras. While westerners may be most familiar with the asana posture, the third limb, the yamas are really the first step in. The object of this perception is other than what is learned from the sacred books, or by sound inference, since this perception is particular. But thats exactly what patanjali instructs us to do. Lee explains that the word sutra means to string or sew, and indicates a thread of universal wisdom on which teachers would add their beads of interpretation or expansion, depending on the time, culture, and needs of. Yogas bible is a mere fraction in length compared to the buddhist, hindu, and western religions classic books. Samadhi means absorption, unitive awareness or contemplation. The yoga sutras succinctly outlines yoga meditation for selfrealization. Patanjali didnt invent the concept of yoga, but he made a system of it by bringing together all the existing teachings and traditions and giving them a structure for students. May 23, 2017 arranged in four chapters, or padas, the yoga sutra elucidates the basic teachings of yoga in short verses called sutras. One possible use of this book is to serve as a companion to a traditional, sutra bysutra, interpretation of the yoga sutras by patanjali, as long as it uses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yoga, as patanjali famously defines it, is the restriction of the fluctuations of consciousness.
When i first began studying the yoga sutras, i only had one book, another commentary. And as a yoga student at some point in our lives we will. The four chapters of patanjalis yogasutra in a new, commented wordbyword translation by dr. Core of the yoga sutras presents a definitive guide to the philosophy of yoga. The nine obstacles breed five more yoga international.
This new deluxe printing of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path. This book is virtually a copy and paste of the pages from the website. Taimni, who was a professor at allahabad university in india, is eminently suited to interpret the yoga sutras of patanjali, having. Sep 19, 2011 the path of the yoga sutras, for me, has been one of the most important books ive read so far in my pursuit of yoga knowledge. Carreras book is one i go to first for clarification. However, light on the yoga sutras of patanjali whatever this book lacks, its value is. How yoga works the 18 books of the foundation series asian classics institute the 10 meditation modules asian classics institute published by doubledayrandom house.
The yoga sutras were compiled sometime between 500 bce and 400 ce by the sage patanjali in india who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions. While westerners may be most familiar with the asana posture, the third limb, the yamas are really the first step in a practice that addresses. The yoga sutras of patanjali by ravi shankar 1994 videos ebooks the art of living foundation presents. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. The yoga sutras, the key text in the study of yoga, is an ancient text dating back at least 2000 years. It is going to change you as a person and give you a whole new perspective on life if youre able to practice it perfectly. A complete sourcebook for the study and practice of patanjalis yoga sutras by jaganath carrera isbn. Describes the eight steps to follow for spiritual evolution. The entire summary of all four books is given in the first four sutras. In medieval times, yoga was cast as one of the six orthodox astika schools of hindu philosophy. Core of the yoga sutras yoga equipment australias yoga. Defines yoga, but is meant to guide those who are already close to samadhi, or selfrealization. In the samadhi pada, patanjali gives us the aim of yoga in theoretical terms, explaining it as the restraint of the chitta vrittis, or restraint of the mind.
The sutras are full of wisdom, and the translation in neat english makes it very easy for people to understand the ancient sanskrit text. The yoga sutras of patanjali a commentary by sri sri ravi shankar the discipline of yoga weggis, switzerland, december 26, 1994 in the east they say suffering is avoidable and not necessary. The path of the yoga sutras, for me, has been one of the most important books ive read so far in my pursuit of yoga knowledge. Yoga sutras by patanjali is a major work in yoga, this audiobook is about control of mind and the true goal of yoga. Arranged in four chapters, or padas, the yoga sutra elucidates the basic teachings of yoga in short verses called sutras.
The classic sutras thoughtthreads, at least 4,000 years old, cover the yogic teachings on ethics. Living the yoga sutras by swami jnaneshvara bharati ebook. Yet they contain the essence of practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and detail. After studying thoroughly for at least 3 years, i find ik taimni version the most authentic, crisp and comprehensi. Yoga sutras patanjali abebooks shop for books, art. The sutras are extremely brief, and the translation in neat english makes it very easy for people to understand the ancient sanskrit text. Sri swami satchidananda was one of the first yoga masters to bring the classical yoga tradition to the west. I didnt realize the value of having multiple books to aid in understanding the sutras. Nov 03, 2005 i love how jaganath carrera expresses himself, and his interpretation and commentaries on the beloved sutras. The teachings of swami rama are a practical integration of the yoga sutras of patanjali, advaita vedanta, and samaya purely.
If you are looking to educate yourself on the history and philosophy of yoga, here are some of the top texts we recommend. In the second chapter patanjali presents the ashtanga, or eightlimbed system, for which he is so famous. True yoga is an exploration of the yoga sutras, written by an indian sage named patanjali about two thousand years ago. I gave it two star bcos an english speaking student who doesnt know any indian language can have an overview of patanjali yoga sutras through this book. Yoga sutrasintroduction to book i wikisource, the free. Dean ornishs landmark work in reversing heart disease and dr. The yoga sutras of patanjaliwritten around 400 ceare required reading in every yoga teacher training. The yoga sutra of patanjali is a classic sanskrit treatise consisting of 195 threads, or aphorisms, describing the process of liberation through yoga. Much newer books on the subject in the english language, much more balanced translation from the original sanskrit are available on the world stage. One of the great gifts of the yogic path is that it returns us to a life of simplicity, even as we go about our lives in a world of growing complexity. I have at least 5 versions of yog sutra swami hariharanand aarany, swami vivekanand, edwin f. The yoga sutras of patanjali are a collection of 196 sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga. Sri swami satchidananda is the author of many books on yoga and is the subject of the 2008 documentary, \living yoga.
The tradition of the himalayan sages is a source out of which many spiritual practices have emerged, and which have subsequently taken on individual identities as spiritual paths. Patanjali was really with him when he wrote this book. Why read the yoga sutras writer and professor edwin bryant discusses why the yoga sutras are relevant today, and how they can help us overcome suffering. The yoga sutras of patanjali are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than ten pages of large type in the original. Oct 21, 2002 bks iyengars translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the bible of yoga. Living the yoga sutras by swami jnaneshvara bharati. Michael lerners noted commonweal cancer help program. The yoga sutras form the the oretical and philosophical basis of raja yoga, and are considered to be the most organized and complete definition of that discipline. Extensive practical explanations of the yoga sutras of patanjali. It is a kind of sorry state of affairs that nobody from an authority had critiqued.
To not only practice yoga on our mats, but to incorporate the principles of yoga in our daytoday lives. The practice begins by sitting and calming the fluctuations of the body, breath, and senses, and then the more elusive whirlings of. Further, patanjali says that deep concentration on aum is a means of liberation. Taimni, who was a professor at allahabad university in india, is eminently suited to interpret the yogasutras of patanjali, having. The scriptures teach general truths, concerning universal spiritual life and broad laws, and inference from their teaching is not less general. This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by bks iyengar, as well as a foreword by godfrey devereux, author of dynamic yoga.
The yoga sutras of patanjali, the book of the spiritual man. Aug 23, 2016 yoga sutras by patanjali is a major work in yoga, this audiobook is about control of mind and the true goal of yoga. Therefore, salvation is, first, freedom from sin and the sorrow which comes from sin, and. Buy the yoga sutras of patanjali book online at best prices in india on. This great authority on yoga refers to aum as a cosmic sound continuously flowing in the ether, unutterable by any human voice, and fully known only to the illuminated. To access the yoga sutras and these learnings is to elevate our practice. The sutras not only provide yoga with a thorough and consistent philosophical basis, the y also clarify many important esoteric concepts which are common to all traditions of indian.
It is a monumental tome covering in detail every aspect of the sutras. Patanjalis yogasutras have evolved into one of the six classical schools of indian philosophy and are the most quoted and most adopted of any yogic system. In all, this is a all in one book for yoga philosophy. How yoga works the 18 books of the foundation series. Although little is known about patanjali most scholars estimate that he lived in india circa 200300 b. Patanjalis yoga sutras have evolved into one of the six classical schools of indian philosophy and are the most quoted and most adopted of any yogic system. This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of raja yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. Some of the translations are slightly different to satchindanandas version, which gives a fresh light to me, anyway on some of the sutras. Intro to yoga philosophy patanjali, the yoga sutras, and. The yoga sutras of patanjali by ravi shankar 1994 videos.
I love how jaganath carrera expresses himself, and his interpretation and commentaries on the beloved sutras. A complete sourcebook for the study and practice of patanjalis yoga sutras by jaganath carrera paperback. Jun 24, 2017 i have at least 5 versions of yog sutra swami hariharanand aarany, swami vivekanand, edwin f. Buy the yoga sutras of patanjali book online at low prices. A longtime disciple of sri swami satchidananda, he has taught all facets of yoga at universities, prisons, yoga centers, and interfaith programs. Buy the yoga sutras of patanjali book online at low prices in. In the yoga sutras of patanjali, aum om is spoken of as the symbol of ishvara or god. Iyengars unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of yoga for all, which has made yoga. Union, here as always in the scriptures of india, means union of the individual soul with the oversoul. Yoga sutrasbook i wikisource, the free online library. Includes an appendix with just the sutras to easily read through the sutras without commentary. With great respect and love by mukunda stiles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sri swami satchidananda reverend jaganaths commentary on the yoga sutras of. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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