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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than ten pages of large type in the original. Yet they contain the essence of practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and detail. The theme, if the present interpreter be right, is the great regeneration, the birth of the spiritual from the psychical man: the same theme which Paul so wisely and eloquently set forth in writing to his disciples in Corinth, the theme of all mystics in all lands.We think of ourselves as living a purely physical life, in these material bodies of ours. In reality, we have gone far indeed ...

This is Charles Johnston's translation of and commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Johnston's interpretation of this seminal yogic text focuses on "the birth of the spiritual from the psychical man." - Summary by Maggie Russell

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a key text in yoga philosophy, offering a comprehensive guide to mental discipline and spiritual growth. Comprising 196 sutras in four chapters, it outlines the nature of the mind and introduces yoga as the practice of quieting mental fluctuations. The text details the eightfold path (ashtanga yoga), which includes ethical guidelines, postures, breath control, and meditation, all aimed at achieving samadhi (deep meditative absorption) and kaivalya (liberation). It also discusses the supernatural powers that may arise through practice, emphasizing that the ...

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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than ten pages of large type in the original. Yet they contain the essence of practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and detail. The theme, if the present interpreter be right, is the great regeneration, the birth of the spiritual from the psychical man: the same theme which Paul so wisely and eloquently set forth in writing to his disciples in Corinth, the theme of all mystics in all lands. We think of ourselves as living a purely physical life, in these material bodies of ours. In...

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than ten pages of large type in the original. Yet they contain the essence of practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and detail. The theme, if the present interpreter be right, is the great regeneration, the birth of the spiritual from the psychical man: the same theme which Paul so wisely and eloquently set forth in writing to his disciples in Corinth, the theme of all mystics in all lands. We think of ourselves as living a purely physical life, in these material ...

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a foundational text on yoga philosophy, outlining the path to spiritual enlightenment through self-discipline and mental clarity. It consists of 196 sutras (aphorisms) divided into four chapters: Samadhi (Meditation), Sadhana (Practice), Vibhuti (Powers), and Kaivalya (Liberation). Patanjali describes the Eight Limbs of Yoga, including ethical disciplines (yamas), self-discipline (niyamas), postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), withdrawal of senses (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and ultimate absorption (samadhi).** The text ...

This is Charles Johnston's translation of and commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Johnston's interpretation of this seminal yogic text focuses on "the birth of the spiritual from the psychical man." - Summary by Maggie Russell