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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man
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Charles Johnston's translation and commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the classical Sanskrit aphorisms outlining the practice of yoga, meditation, and the path toward spiritual liberation. It suits readers interested in Hindu philosophy, contemplative practice, and the theosophical interpretation of Eastern texts.
Patañjali
Patanjali was the name of one or more author(s), mystic(s) and philosopher(s) in ancient India. His name is recorded as an author and compiler of a number of Sanskrit works. The greatest of these are the Yoga Sutras, a classical yoga text. Estimates based on analysis of this work suggests that its author(s) may have lived between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE.
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