{"product_id":"the-yoga-sutras-of-maharishi-patanjali-simple-contemplative-translation-of-yoga-sutras-paperback","title":"The Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali: Simple contemplative translation of Yoga Sutras - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYogachariya Jnandev Giri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yoga Sutras are important for all serious Yoga Aspirants to\u003cbr\u003e study, these sutras (verses) contain timeless wisdom that can\u003cbr\u003e help us to navigate our way through samsara (our experience of\u003cbr\u003e the world) and ultimately find some inner peace. I hope these\u003cbr\u003e pages can encourage us to keep reflecting on the true meaning\u003cbr\u003e of our life and the many paths of yoga sadhana (disciplined\u003cbr\u003e practice) that Yogamaharishi Patanajli reveals to us as a way to\u003cbr\u003e Moksha (ultimate freedom).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work on Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali is my simple\u003cbr\u003e contemplative translation in my own understanding. There are\u003cbr\u003e many translations and commentaries on Yoga Sutras. Some\u003cbr\u003e of them are beautiful linguistic translations while others are\u003cbr\u003e scholarly work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yoga Sutras are considered to serve as the foundation of\u003cbr\u003e all yogic techniques. Maharishi Patanjali, also widely known\u003cbr\u003e as the father of Yoga, compiled 195 sutras, which serve as a\u003cbr\u003e framework for integrating Yoga into a daily routine and leading\u003cbr\u003e an ethical life. The exact date of the compilation of the Yoga\u003cbr\u003e Sutras is not known. However, it is believed that they were\u003cbr\u003e written somewhere around 2000 BC. The core of Patanjali's\u003cbr\u003e teachings lie in the 'Ashta-anga' or eight-fold limbs of yoga.\u003cbr\u003e The path shows the way to live a better life through yoga.\u003cbr\u003e This practical system attempts to understand the nature of the\u003cbr\u003e mind; it's different states of being, the impediments to spiritual\u003cbr\u003e growth, it's afflictions and the methods of refining and stilling the\u003cbr\u003e mind in order to attain 'Samādhi', which means absolute bliss, \u003cbr\u003e deep joy, oneness with the super-consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central doctrine of Yoga philosophy is that nothing exists beyond the\u003cbr\u003e mind and its consciousness, which is the only ultimate reality.\u003cbr\u003e The objective of this philosophy is to uproot misconceptions\u003cbr\u003e about the existence of external realities from the minds of\u003cbr\u003e men\/women. It is believed that it is possible to reach this stage\u003cbr\u003e of self-realisation through regular practice of certain yogic\u003cbr\u003e meditative processes, which culminate in complete withdrawal\u003cbr\u003e and detachment from all false sources of knowledge. This\u003cbr\u003e inculcates an inner sense of balanced calm and tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 18, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51794766561568,"sku":"9781999585037","price":18.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cda355d231d197b2689dd5a624b17828.webp?v=1780733342","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-yoga-sutras-of-maharishi-patanjali-simple-contemplative-translation-of-yoga-sutras-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}