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Book SynopsisThe 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.
Trade Review"Georg Feuerstein is a scholar with a heart and a spiritual explorer with a keen intellect." * John White, author of The Highest State of Consciousness *
"This is certainly one of the most profound and original contributions to the understanding of classical yoga." * Professor Mircea Eliade, University of Chicago, author of Yoga: Immortality and Freedom *
"The great value of this youthful work is in its thoroughness of approach." * Dennis Littrell, reviewer, Feb 2008 *
Table of ContentsPreface to the American Edition
Preface to the Original EditionIntroduction Patañjali and the Exegetical Literature
Some Philosophical Concepts of Kriya-Yoga
Overview of Topics Discussed by Patañjali
Annotated Translation Chapter One: Samadhi-Pada
Chapter Two: Sadhana-Pada
Chapter Three: Vibhuti-Pada
Chapter Four: Kaivalya-Pada
Continuous Translation Word Index to the Yoga-Sutra
Bibliography
Guide to the Pronunciation of Sanskrit
Index
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