Nov 20, 2014 the 156 verses of the yoga sutras create an exquisitely sophisticated map of mind and consciousness, and to attempt to separate ten that are the most important is as foolish as digging to china. Also resulting from that dharmameghah samadhi, the three primary elements or gunas will have fulfilled their purpose, cease to transform into. Discover the yoga sutras of patanjali as its meant to be heard, narrated by tanzeela bashir. The ten most important sutras judith hanson lasater. Take a deep dive into the heart of yoga as you explore the words of patanjali in this online workshop. That, a short lecture on the story of shiva and shakti, and a chakra meditation made up the entire philosophical portion of my. Sadhana is the sanskrit word for practice or discipline. The yoga sutra, book 2, sutra 3, breaks the problem down into five distinct habits of the mind. Aug 28, 2007 atha yoga anushasanam now, the teachings of yoga. The yoga sutras of patanjali, by charles johnston, 1912, full text etext at. Even samadhi, supposedly the highest achievement in yoga, exists in stages. Each sutra is translated from sanskrit to english, and includes a brief explanation to demonstrate the wisdom behind patanjalis infamous teachings. Patanjali lays out the aim of yoga and the reason to walk the path. This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and pr.
The implication is that the two were passed down together through the ages hand in hand, but it wont surprise anyone who has researched the history of yoga asana to find out that thats not really the. I gave it two star bcos an english speaking student who doesnt know any indian language can have an overview of patanjali yoga sutras through this book. The yoga sutras of patanjali, by charles johnston, 1912, at. However, i will attempt to discuss ten of the sutras which i find definitive for the study of yoga. Even so, the sutra reminds us to carry on and gives us some suggestions and ideas for things we might do to help us overcome challenges big and small. Some translators refer to these yoga sutras as raja royal, or yoga for kings yoga.
Moral injunctions, fixed observances, posture, regulation of breath, internalization of the senses toward their source, concentration, meditation, and absorption of consciousness in the self, are the eight. In pronunciation 6, 7, 8 and 9, i taught you how to pronounce the 195 aphorisms of patanjalayogasutras wronglywritten patanjali yoga sutras the yoga aphorisms by the sage patanjali. The yoga sutra is as fresh today as it was 2200 years ago when it was discovered by the sage patanjali. Its quite possibly one of the most famous opening lines in all of hindu spiritual literature, but most eager students, intent on getting to the juicier parts of the teachings, sail past the first word, now in sanskrit. The yoga sutras were compiled sometime between 500 bce and 400 ce by the sage patanjali in india who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions. The yoga sutras were scribed over 2500 years ago, compiling all previous yoga related vedic texts into one concise yoga treaty.
An overall insight into the many facets of patanjalis yoga sutras. When one is not in selfrealization, the seer takes on the identity of the fluctuations of mind thought patterns. Moral injunctions, fixed observances, posture, regulation of breath, internalization of the senses toward their source, concentration, meditation, and absorption of consciousness in the self, are the eight constituents of yoga. When the mind develops the power to remain focussed on both, objects large paramamahattava, or of subatomic size parmaanu equally well in absolute stillness, then we can truly say that mastery vashikarah over nature has been attained through the transcendence antah of ones asya mind. A calm, clear, inwardflowing mind is the key to mastery over both the outer and the inner world. Doc 4 chapters of freedom yoga sutras four chapters on freedom book consists of four parts, samadhi pada, sadhana pada, vibhuti pada, and kaivalya. If one sutra becomes a living reality for you, you do not have to necessarily read the other sutras. The yoga sutras of patanjali are often cited in modern yoga classes, but how much do you really know about the origin and purpose of this work of philosophy. Samadhi refers to a blissful state where the yogi has got meditative absorption. Also resulting from that dharmameghah samadhi, the three primary elements or gunas will have fulfilled their purpose, cease to transform into further transformations, and recede back into their essence. Below are 20 sutras that are particularly relevant to our modern yoga practice. Gunas and liberation or kaivalya previous beginning main.
Patanjalayogasutras patanjali yoga sutras sanskrit. Like a gentle guiding hand, the yoga sutras warn you of the pitfalls on your spiritual journey and offer the means to overcome them. This desire is the eternal root of natures creation. We should concentrate and absorb our self into the spirit purusha instead of misidentifying with our prakritic self. Yoga sutras of patanjali in english translation by.
Divided into four chapters, the yoga sutras offer many dictums of selfrealization and techniques for spiritual evolution aimed at both body and mind. This course is open to anyone who would like to explore and study the sutras, for. Yoga sutras of patanjali in english translation by omdevaji summary of the yoga sutras of sage patanjali. So reads the first stanza sutra of patanjalis 2,000yearold yoga guidebook, the yoga sutra. Using it as a guide, we can unlock the hidden power of yoga, and experience the promise of yoga in our life. Check out these 11 yoga books to read for some inspiration and insightful selfstudy. Why modern yoga s favourite philosophical text isnt what you thought. The first yoga for example, is seen as encompassing the fourth through the seventh gunasthana.
I required this book for a 200 hour yoga teacher training. I have read it several times and return to it often. Kaivalya pada yoga sutras book iv patanjali theosophy trust. Patanjalis yogasutra the guide of yoga, with translation and. The author relates and gives examples to apply and suit the modern day, without losing the essence of the sutra. What has become known simply as the yoga sutras sutra means thread or almost equally as common, as the yoga darshana the vision of yoga, is actually a compendium of an ancient preexisting oral yoga tradition consisting of both practical advice and theoretical context. The third book of the sutras has fairly completed the history of the birth and growth of the spiritual man, and the enumeration of his powers. Samadhi pada defining what yoga is and enlightenment sadhana pada the connection between student and higher self vibhuti pada dedication to the practice and selfdiscipline kaivalya pada liberation or freedom from suffering. The nile and central mexico were creating weapons, the people of the indus valley. Patanjali yoga sutras with commentary in english chapter 4. Without a doubt, the yoga sutras of patanjali is an essential book for yoga teachers to read. Avidya, the primary cause of our difficulties, is the habit of the mind to disconnect from the present and to wander into worlds of its own. According to feuerstein, the yoga sutras are a condensation of two different traditions, namely eight limb yoga aa.
In the first book of the yoga sutras patanjali talks about the process of separating our identity from our thoughts. Must read if you are embarking on deeper yoga studies. Creative collaboration on an illustrated version of the virtuous ancient wisdom book called the yoga sutras by master patanjali. This is the second document of, i hope, a very long series of documents dedicated to sacred scriptures in sanskrit. I think this book will be a pleasure for all students of yoga philosophy. Psychic and spiritual powers may be inborn, or they may be gained by the. Join david for a 22 talk video course on the yoga sutras book 1 and book 2 where he breaks down each sutra and relates it to the practice of ashtanga yoga. Mar, 2021 the yoga sutras of patanjali are a collection of 196 sanskrit sutras aphorisms on the theory and practice of yoga. Many interpretations of samadhi and its etymology are had. Mar 25, 2021 buy second hand books by directly contacting seller on bookflow. Jun 17, 2020 according to yogapedia, the four books of the yoga sutras of patanjali are. This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of raja yoga, the path of concentration and meditation.
According to yogapedia, the four books of the yoga sutras of patanjali are. The yoga sutras of patanjali made easy for the sincere seeker. Patanjalis sutras are, however, the most popular and widely recognized techniques for. The yoga sutras of patanjali by mahatma pattabhi audiobook. I didnt realize the value of having multiple books to aid in understanding the sutras. Patanjali divided his yoga sutras into 4 chapters or books sanskrit pada. The yoga sutras of patanjali is often cited as the philosophical counterpart to todays physical yoga practices. It lays out the consequences of not practicing yoga, as defined in yoga sutra 1. I first discovered the yoga sutras the way many yogis do. The yoga sutra was compiled sometime between 500 bce and 400 ce by the sage patanjali in india who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions. A beautiful interpretation of the yoga sutras of patanjali, this is that contains the wisdom of the sutras in a very comprehensible and easy to understand manner.
In the final book of the yoga sutras called kaivalya pada, patanjali reveals the nature and implications of liberation kaivalya. Patanjalis greatest gift to modern yogis is his ashtanga yoga, the eightfold structured path that helps man to rise out of ignorance and become closer to selfrealization sutra 11. This wisdom text is composed of terse, and at times obscure, revelations. The yoga sutras of patanjali by sri swami satchidananda. Any book on patanjali yoga sutras will be accepted, even enc. All of the subconscious mental impressions discussed in the last section 4.
In yoga, this text is a collection of aphorisms by patanjali called the yoga sutras. Yoga sutras of patanjali book 4 by baba hari dass books. Everything you need to know about patanjalis yoga sutras. This disconnection causes the other four habits to arise.
Karma yoga kriya yoga, action yoga and ashtanga yoga eightfold or eightlimbed yoga. The binding of the perceiving consciousness to a certain region is attention dharana. This complete system and methodology is outlined in the yoga sutras of patanjali. Written in sanskrit, where the word sutra means a thread, the four yoga sutras are not the oldest nor the only authoritative text on practicing yoga.
In simple, down to earth language reverend jaganath takes this classical text on yoga and makes it approachable as well as pleasurable for anyone and everyone. And then it will be seen that unfaith and despair were but weapons of the. I am so happy that this 4th book of patanjalis yoga sutras via baba hari dass is available, and that the set is now complete. The goal of this translation is to enhance personal understanding and appreciation of the yoga sutras while presenting an easily understandable explanation of each sutra. It is the universal cause of all that exists since the beginning of time.
The yoga sutras contain 196 sutras, divided between four chapters. At least main sutras should b in original language than the translation could b in english or hindi or in any other language. The four chapters of patanjalis yogasutra in a new, commented wordbyword translation by dr. This sutra and those that expand upon it are the most important to presentday yogic action. Dec 21, 2018 patanjalis yoga sutras are not to be read like a book. It was one of our two workshops on the yoga sutras. In a world of tshirts proclaiming namaste bitches and a focus on the physical side of yoga rather than a full practice, it is important to build a foundation of pure awareness.
The hindu scriptures say that it is the desireless desire of spirit to enjoy its singular nature in many forms that spawns this drama of the universal cosmic dream. The kriya yoga part is contained in chapter 1, chapter 2 sutras 127, chapter 3 except sutra 54, and chapter 4. This new edition of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path. Patanjali best quotes yoga sutras book 4 yogananda. There is no more straightforward, simple english way to say it. Understand that this is a book of cannon and as such is subject to the. The yoga sutras of patanjali reveal the living essence of yoga theory and practice. This is the isolation of the self in itself, free from ignorance and dualistic notions. All of the subconscious mental impressions discussed in the last section are made of the same stuff.
The yoga sutras of patanjali book 4 all 34 chapters. The project gutenberg etext of the yoga sutras of patanjali by charles. What i found, is that though the book is a wealth of information and offers deep insight on the sutras, it is not necessarily a book for first time readers of the sutras. In sutra 118, we are acquainted with asamprajnata samadhi the subject of samadhi is too often studied in a casual and incoherent manner without realizing that the yoga sutras is a scientific treatise in which each word has a specific meaning without any chance of substituting alternate words or expressions for the same idea. My students got through it but were left perplexed often. The yoga sutras 20 particularly relevant yoga sutras. Elsewhere the seer conforms to the modifications of the mind. Isvara is the sanskrit word for pure awareness, and is represented by the sound of om, the universal vibration that connects us all.
That is, when we are wrapped up in our thoughts, unable to stay present, we become our thoughts. Yoga sutras of patanjaliyoga sutras of patanjali book 1the yoga sutra of. This helped me identify the strengths, weaknesses and how certain translations complemented each. Emerson quotes sir isaac newton as saying that he made his great discoveries by intending his. Dissecting the meaning of sanskrit and varying translations. Now yogendraji had never seen a pistol, nor used one but these young boys. And then it will be seen that unfaith and despair were but weapons. The yoga sutras and the story of patanjali is all about discipline. The patanjali yoga sutras are a practical textbook to guide your spiritual journey. The yoga sutras contain 196 sutras, divided between four chapters, discussing the aims and practice of yoga, the development of yogic powers and finally, liberation. The journey of the yoga sutras including the 8 limbs from ancient india to the yoga studios of today offers more than a few surprises.
The yoga sutras of patanjali by swami satchidananda. There are 10 talks in book 1 and 12 talks in book 2. Also, it was to share what i call the trilogy of the yoga sutras. Yoga sutras of patanjali in english translation by omdevaji. Some translators refer to these yoga sutras as raja royal, or yoga for kingsyoga. Yogadisamuccaya compendium of yoga views is a 228 verse sanskrit work on yoga. Sep 14, 2012 lovely book as an introduction to yoga theory and history.
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