Yoga Sastra: The Yoga Sutras Of Patenjali Examined: With A Notice Of Swami Vivekananda's Yoga Philosophy

Yoga Sastra: The Yoga Sutras of Patenjali Examined: With a Notice of Swami Vivekananda's Yoga Philosophy is a comprehensive book that delves into the ancient Indian text, the Yoga Sutras of Patenjali, and explores its teachings and philosophy. The author, John Murdoch, provides an in-depth analysis of the sutras and their relevance to modern-day yoga practice.The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the Yoga Sutras of Patenjali, which is a collection of 196 aphorisms that outline the path of yoga. Murdoch provides a detailed explanation of each sutra, along with his own commentary and interpretation. He also explores the historical context in which the sutras were written and their significance in the development of yoga as a spiritual practice.The second part of the book focuses on the yoga philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, a prominent Indian spiritual leader who played a key role in introducing yoga to the West. Murdoch provides an overview of Vivekananda's teachings, including his views on the nature of the self, the role of meditation in spiritual development, and the importance of karma yoga (selfless service) in daily life.Overall, Yoga Sastra: The Yoga Sutras of Patenjali Examined: With a Notice of Swami Vivekananda's Yoga Philosophy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of yoga philosophy and practice. It offers a thorough exploration of the ancient text of the Yoga Sutras and its relevance to modern-day yoga, as well as insights into the teachings of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.