Patanjali Yoga Sutras - English
Maharshi Patanjali, one of the six sages who wrote Shad Darshan (the six-philosophical theses,) is a highly regarded Sanskrit scholar with multifaceted dimensions. His Yog Sutras(also known as Yog Darshan) that primarily deals with sadhana or spiritual practices is in the form of sutras. These sutras are “simple yet effective aphorisms that have strung the philosophy,” says Swami Mukundananda ji. The Yog Sutras are not only ancient but also very practical. Modern Psychologists too are discovering its utility in guarding or in regaining mental health.
In this preamble to Patanjali Yog Sutras, Swamiji introduces us to one of the primary requisites for spiritual progress, while answering these questions in a lucid manner - Who is Patanjali? What was the purpose of his birth? How did Yog Sutras come about? What are the elements of Yog Sutras?.
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Patanjali Yoga Sutras_Part49
Explore the concepts of Samadhi,and their significance in professions and imagination. Learn from examples of Leo Tolstoy and Alexander Dumas on the power of focus. Discover the importance of absorption in the spiritual path through Ram Krishna Paraman's encounter with a painter. Understand the u...
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Patanjali Yoga Sutras_Part50
An Indian king encounters Greeks and learns a lesson about humility when seeking refuge with a villager. The importance of gradual progress, improvement, and setting achievable targets is discussed, emphasizing internal growth and motivation. Surrendering and offering the fruits of one's efforts ...
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Patanjali Yoga Sutras_Part51
This audio excerpt delves into Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, specifically aphorism 3.9, focusing on the concept of restrained transformation in the mind. It explains this state as occurring when intentionally cultivated, "imposed" impressions gain dominance over distracting, worldly impressions. The s...
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Patanjali Yoga Sutras_Part52
This audio excerpt delves into Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, exploring the path to samadhi or complete absorption. It emphasizes that this state is achieved through single-minded devotion and the refinement of the body, senses, and mind, moving from a latent potential to full glory. The speaker uses a...
