The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali

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A New Translation and Commentary

By Georg Feuerstein, PhD

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The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali by Georg Feuerstein, PhD, offers a deep exploration and interpretation of the foundational yoga text, the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali. This book examines the philosophical underpinnings, spiritual teachings, and practical guidance found within the sutras, aimed at guiding readers towards spiritual development and self-realisation. Feuerstein's work provides insightful commentary, making an ancient text accessible to modern readers interested in the practice and philosophy of yoga.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration into ancient wisdom if you're intrigued by the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of yoga. This work is particularly appealing to those seeking an in-depth understanding of yogic traditions and their applications to modern life. Readers with an interest in exploring deeper connections between mind, body, and spirit will find it enriching and thought-provoking.

The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali

The landmark scripture on classical yoga, these aphorisms by the sage Patañjali constitute a complete course in the philosophy of yoga and the attainment of self-realization.

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Approximately two thousand years old, The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali is the landmark scripture on classical yoga. The translation and commentary provided here by Georg Feuerstein are outstanding for their accessibility and their insight into the essential meaning of this ancient and complex text.

A scholar of international renown who has studied and practised yoga since the age of fourteen, Feuerstein also brings to The Yoga-Sutra of Patañjali his experience as a professional indologist. His faithful and informed rendering of the aphorisms (sutras) is based on extensive personal research into the Sanscrit sources. Each word is explained so that the entire text becomes readily available to the Western reader and student of yoga.

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Georg Feuerstein is lauded as a knowledgeable scholar and spiritual explorer, offering a profound contribution to understanding classical yoga. The book is noted for its originality and thorough approach, praised by notable figures in the field of consciousness and yoga studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892812622

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 1989

Country: United States

Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 196

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About the Author

Georg Feuerstein was an internationally recognized yoga scholar who began studying yoga at the age of fourteen. He also wrote The Essence of Yoga, Lucid Waking and The Philosophy of Classical Yoga.