Patanjali Bücher

Das Yogasutra des Patañjali ist einer der bedeutendsten Klassiker des Yoga und bildet die Grundlage für alle modernen Yogalehren. R. Sriram, einer der renommiertesten Yogalehrer im deutschsprachigen Raum, hat sich viele Jahre lang mit diesem Text beschäftigt und ihn neu übersetzt. Er verdeutlicht in seinen Erläuterungen, dass die 2000 Jahre alte Lehre viele Lösungsmodelle für Fra-gen enthält, die sich in unserem modernen Leben stellen. Seine klare Sprache und anschaulichen Beispiele machen die Aussagen des Yogasutra lebendig und gut nachvollziehbar und lassen R. Srirams große Erfahrung in der Vermittlung dieses Textes erkennen. Das Glossar am Ende des Buches ermöglicht das schnelle Auffinden der wesentlichen Begriffe. Ein unerlässliches Buch für Yoga-Praktizierende und für alle, die sich für die altindischen Lehren der Befreiung interessieren.

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali are universally acknowledged as the fundamental text on yoga and meditation in the Indian classical tradition. This English translation of Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative and authentic that has been available in recent times. It is a serious and clear presentation of Patañjali’s sutras and Vyaμsa’s Bhasya, providing these basic texts both in the original Sanskrit and in readable and accurate English. These classical works are augmented by the commentary of Swaμmi Hariharaμnanda A÷ran|ya, a scholar and yogi of great repute, who, in his lifetime, was the foremost exponent in India of the Saμm3khya Yoga system of which the Yoga Aphorisms of Patañjali are the principal work.

Patanjali, a pivotal figure in Hindu philosophy, is renowned for his contributions to two significant texts. The Yoga-sutras systematically categorize Yogic thought across four volumes, exploring themes such as psychic power, the practice of yoga, profound contemplation (Samadhi), and ultimate separateness (Kaivalya). Additionally, the Mahabhashya serves as a comprehensive defense of the grammarian Panini, countering critiques from Katyayana while also addressing some of Panini's own aphorisms. Together, these works highlight Patanjali's influence on both yoga and grammar.

The 195 yoga sutras complied by great sage and philosopher Maharishi Patanjali are the basis of yogic techniques and serve as framework for integrating yoga into daily routine for a healthy and worthy life. The exact date of compiltation of these sutras in not known but it is believed that these were written around 200 B.C.