The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a vital work for all practitioners of Yoga. This edition of the book The original four books of Patanjali- The author's introduction and interpretations of each of these four books- Relevant illustrations to enhance the reader's experience
Patanjali emphasizes that spirituality is an exact science and teaches that enlightenment can be achieved. Johnston's deep understanding of Vedanta reveals the essence of Patanjali's sutras, the birth of the Spiritual Man. Charles Johnston's translation of the Yoga Sutras has gone through three stages of evolution, and this latest version is a reproduction of the second revised edition with additional revisions made in 2022.
About Patanjali was a Hindu author, mystic, and philosopher known for writing several Sanskrit works, including the Yoga Sutras. He may have lived between the 2nd century BCE and the 4th century CE. There is speculation about whether the same person wrote all the works attributed to him due to several known historical authors with the same name.
Charles Johnston was an Irish writer, journalist, naturalist, Sanskrit scholar, and theosophist. He wrote books on Indian philosophy and Theosophy, and his wife was the niece of Madame Blavatsky. Johnston translated works from Sanskrit and Russian and was a member of the Theosophical Society in America. He was also a keen bird observer and member of the Linnean Society of New York.
Language
English
Pages
115
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
March 10, 2024
The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali (Illustrated): The Book of the Spiritual Man
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a vital work for all practitioners of Yoga. This edition of the book The original four books of Patanjali- The author's introduction and interpretations of each of these four books- Relevant illustrations to enhance the reader's experience
Patanjali emphasizes that spirituality is an exact science and teaches that enlightenment can be achieved. Johnston's deep understanding of Vedanta reveals the essence of Patanjali's sutras, the birth of the Spiritual Man. Charles Johnston's translation of the Yoga Sutras has gone through three stages of evolution, and this latest version is a reproduction of the second revised edition with additional revisions made in 2022.
About Patanjali was a Hindu author, mystic, and philosopher known for writing several Sanskrit works, including the Yoga Sutras. He may have lived between the 2nd century BCE and the 4th century CE. There is speculation about whether the same person wrote all the works attributed to him due to several known historical authors with the same name.
Charles Johnston was an Irish writer, journalist, naturalist, Sanskrit scholar, and theosophist. He wrote books on Indian philosophy and Theosophy, and his wife was the niece of Madame Blavatsky. Johnston translated works from Sanskrit and Russian and was a member of the Theosophical Society in America. He was also a keen bird observer and member of the Linnean Society of New York.