The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: The Book of the Spiritual Man by Charles Johnston
English | December 18th, 2019 | ISBN: 138794200X, 1071091999 | 76 pages | EPUB | 0.76 MB
English | December 18th, 2019 | ISBN: 138794200X, 1071091999 | 76 pages | EPUB | 0.76 MB
This ancient text represents one of yoga's most influential and important works. Dating back to India of the second century B.C., the yoga sutras constitute a complete manual for the study and practice of the philosophical system. The sutras, or threads, are aphorisms of wisdom that offer guidelines to living a meaningful and purposeful life. This volume explains the eight limbs of the discipline: restraint, observances, posture, breath control, withdrawal from the senses, attention, meditation, and stillness.
Little is known about the life of Patanjali beyond the assumption that he was a contemporary of the Buddha. Charles Johnston, an immensely learned scholar of Eastern traditions, offers modern readers a straightforward translation of Patanjali's writings. This easy-to-follow interpretation will prove a rewarding companion to yoga students, participants in teacher-training programs, and students of Eastern philosophy.
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