There are countless interpretations and commentaries on the Yoga Sutras, originally compiled by Patanjali thousands of years ago
I found Swami Satchidananda’s version to be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that con per good way. He uses a few modern examples throughout the text preciso help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published mediante 1978 and the addirittura Personally, I’ve only read 2 others before reading this version, so my point of reference may be considered narrow.
I found Swami Satchidananda’s version preciso be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that in per good way. He uses a few modern examples throughout the text puro help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published con 1978 and the examples he uses still apply (both ironic and sad).
I read one or two sutras before each yoga practice
His attempt onesto explain the overall concept of “never-ending consciousness” that is verso key part of the spirituality of Yoga felt a bit incomplete, or at the very least, confusing. His use of the word God esatto symbolize said consciousness made it hard esatto distinguish between the Christian concept of God and the yogic concept of consciousness/God/Light . etc.
Swami summarizes and skips over insecable sutras entirely within Books 3 & 4. Notably, these are the 2 of the 4 books that most authors summarize because they have less day-to-day useful knowledge, so his choice is common.
Personally, I am very happy that I took the time esatto read this interpretation of the Yoga Sutras and I’d widely recommend it to others, especially those delving into the world of teaching Yoga. That being said, this isn’t per be-all end-all translation (niente affatto book is), so I implore you sicuro read other Yoga Sutras commentaries as well. . more
After finally finishing it, I know I need sicuro go back puro it and study the sutras with some intensity. There is much wisdom bestowed sopra these pages, and there were many moments while reading, I gained clarity on the way I interact and respond with my environment.
Highly recommended for any devoted yoga practitioner, but also for those who are interested durante asian philosophy. quiz tendermeets Although yoga is not defined by one religion, the influences of Hinduism per After finally finishing it, I know I need onesto go back sicuro it and study the sutras with some intensity. There is much wisdom bestowed mediante these pages, and there were many moments while reading, I gained clarity on the way I interact and respond with my environment.
If you are looking for per complete commentary on the Yoga Sutras, this is not the book for you
Highly recommended for any devoted yoga practitioner, but also for those who are interested in asian philosophy. Although yoga is not defined by one religion, the influences of Hinduism and Buddhism are apparent. I liked how Satchidananda used present day examples puro explain the sutras and did not hesitate puro incorporate science. . more
Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher pratica weekend. Well worth the read in this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years ago), and also some provocation – always good to question rather than accept with blind faith. I understand there’s another version from per feminist perspective – I’ll search it out. Also, the expansion of final sutra of the final (4th) book reminded me of something I was told per Pikangikum one time, that I absolutely did not get, had esatto do with b Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher pratica weekend. Well worth the read in this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years spillo), and also some provocation – always good to question rather than accept with blind faith. I understand there’s another version from verso feminist perspective – I’ll search it out. Also, the expansion of final sutra of the final (4th) book reminded me of something I was told mediante Pikangikum one time, that I absolutely did not get, had onesto do with being durante per particular state, where you were not responsible for your actions. Seeing it here mediante another context has me rethinking, but still not yet understanding. I wish I could go back onesto Pik. I suppose I can. Per good topic for dialogue.
