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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Book • 1991
This book presents Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in a modern translation with commentary by Swami Prabhavananda.
It encapsulates the essence of yoga, going beyond physical postures to include philosophical and practical aspects.
The translation is accompanied by the Devanagari text and transliteration, making it accessible to both Indian and Western readers.
The commentary by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood helps in understanding the non-technical and up-to-date phraseology used in the book.
It encapsulates the essence of yoga, going beyond physical postures to include philosophical and practical aspects.
The translation is accompanied by the Devanagari text and transliteration, making it accessible to both Indian and Western readers.
The commentary by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood helps in understanding the non-technical and up-to-date phraseology used in the book.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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as one of the most revered yogic writings, discussing yoga philosophy.

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as the subject of a study he led for yoga students.

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as a wonderful book that defends a theistic interpretation of Ishvara in Patanjali's scripture, the Yoga Sutras.


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, comparing its list of eight limbs of yoga to the six principles of Pilates.

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in relation to Abu Rayhan al-Biruni's translation of it into Arabic.


Filip Holm

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when referring to a chapter in the book about a technique where the body lifts off.


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as a text studied alongside the Bhagavad Gita.

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as one of the ancient texts mentioning the concept of a seer, the process of seeing, and creation.

Yogiraj SatGurunath Siddhanath

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when discussing the eight limbs of yoga and the foundations needed before meditation.


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when introducing the five Yamas and integrating them with the Mahayana Buddhist precepts.

Michael Stone

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como una referencia importante en el yoga donde se definen los ocho pasos para alcanzar la iluminación.

Xuan Lan

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in the context of comparing and contrasting Hindu scriptures with Jewish texts during his spiritual journey.

Rabbi Aryeh Siegel

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in relation to Patanjali's teachings on cities.

Neil Schuitevoerder

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when discussing the relationship between the state of mind and the environment.

Shayamal Vallabhjee

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when discussing his spiritual journey.


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when discussing the philosophy of yoga and mind mastery.


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