The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali: A New Translation with Commentary (Shambhala Classics)

Return to Book Page. The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali: In just short aphorisms, this classic work of Indian philosophy spells out succinctly how the mind works, and how it is possible to use the mind to attain liberation. Compiled in the second or third century CE, the Yoga-Sutra is a road map of human consciousness—and a particularly helpful guide to the mind states one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual In just short aphorisms, this classic work of Indian philosophy spells out succinctly how the mind works, and how it is possible to use the mind to attain liberation.

Compiled in the second or third century CE, the Yoga-Sutra is a road map of human consciousness—and a particularly helpful guide to the mind states one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. It expresses the truths of the human condition with great eloquence: Chip Hartranft's fresh translation and extensive, lucid commentary bring the text beautifully to life. He also provides useful auxiliary materials, including an afterword on the legacy of the Yoga-Sutra and its relevance for us today.

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The Yoga-Sutras of Patanjali: A New Translation with Commentary (Shambhala Classics)

Lists with This Book. Jul 16, Jokoloyo rated it really liked it. I am not rating the content. It is an ancient and very influential text of Yoga practice, there is no way I am worthy to rate the extremely deep wisdom of the book. I like the new translation. Not only the translation gives ordinary readers who don't understand Sanskrit the opportunity to read The Yoga Sutra, but with word-by-word direct translation sections Hartranft gives readers the chance to make their own interpretations.

Well, after reading the verses of the first of four parts, I believe I am not rating the content. Well, after reading the verses of the first of four parts, I believe Hartranft's translation work of Yoga Sutra, and stop diligently reading the word-by-word translation sections. Nov 15, annemm rated it it was amazing Shelves: Who needs another translation and commentary of the Yoga Sutras? I'm glad I got one more.

Not only is the translation illuminating and the commentary worth pondering line-by-line like the sutras themselves, the volume repeats the English translation by itself, without commentary and without the Sanskrit text. This appendix allows you to read the sutras all the way through without pause.

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There's also a comparison of Buddhism with Yoga, which have intertwined histories in India. Plus the most comp Who needs another translation and commentary of the Yoga Sutras?

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Plus the most complete Sanskrit glossary i've seen, plus you can go online for more material. Aug 30, Natasha rated it liked it. There are some interesting themes that were deepened in my yoga teacher training. Dec 23, Knit Spirit rated it liked it. Pretty intense to read.

I will need a second reading. Jul 18, Saheli rated it it was amazing. It is a wonderful book. Very deep, and practical. Aug 07, Debbie rated it liked it. I found it somewhat difficult to read I found it somewhat difficult to read as I am new to the terminology but the inserted English references were helpful. This needs to be reconsidered in light of "The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography" by David Gordon White.

White has many surprising findings that contradict many of the assumptions that have been made of this text since Swami Vivekananda revived the Yoga Sutras and brought it to the West. One of the most important revelations is that the book might actually originally have had a Buddhist orientation. A significant number of modern scholars think commentator Vyasa revised it specifically to make it more palatable to Hindus, and may even have written the fourth and last section himself.

Especially noteworthy is that the Isvara of Patanjali is not a Creator God or a god of divine intervention, but closely resembles "Buddha nature" of Mayahana Buddhism.

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That suggests that the critics here complaining of the author's Buddhist interpretations are quite wrong. If you are a serious student, pick up D. White's book, which is better in Kindle format, then read or reread Hartranft. I bought this book because it is one of my reads for my hr yoga teacher training.

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