Patanjali Bücher

Diese Übersetzung der Yoga Sutras von Patanjali bietet einen tiefen Einblick in die indische Psychologie und erforscht die Tiefen des menschlichen Geistes. Swami Prabhavananda hat sich besondere Mühe gegeben, die Philosophie und Praxis des Yoga in einer verständlichen und zeitgemäßen Sprache darzustellen, die von allen interessierten Lesern geschätzt werden kann.

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.

This remarkable approach to the classic Yogic text offers a full translation of Book One of the Yoga Sutras, accompanied by insightful commentary. It also serves as a sophisticated art book, featuring stunning full-color paintings that act as meditative guides, reflecting the author's extensive study and translation of the Yoga Sutras. The sutras are presented in their original Devanagari, along with transliteration, translation, and accessible commentary rooted in Melissa Townsend's 30+ years of spiritual practice, including meditation, yoga asana, and the study of various Eastern and Western philosophies. Townsend, a Brown University graduate, combines her academic background with her experience as an internationally known psychic, ensuring that her writing is clear, practical, and relatable. Her warm and knowledgeable tone brings this important yogic text into focus, while the artwork elevates the experience. The paintings are profoundly beautiful—meditative, mysterious, and visionary. Townsend reflects on her journey with the Yoga Sutras, revealing that the process of creating the artwork was guided by a force beyond her control. Ultimately, the work of the Yoga Sutras is to guide individuals toward Enlightenment, with each sutra holding both explicit and infinite meanings, beautifully expressed through the accompanying artwork.

This pocket edition offers a convenient format for this ageless guide and companion to the student on the Yogic path. Includes the full text of this classic Yoga work, along with brief commentary from a revered master of Raja Yoga.

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.

A fresh translation of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, with word-for-word meanings and precise commentary. New insight into the advanced practices of meditation, kriya yoga and raja yoga. - A gift from a great yogin-

Patňdžali bývá nazýván otcem jógy a je mu připisována učebnice jógy z doby asi 200 let př. Kr., zvaná "Jógasútra", která představuje jeden z nejvýraznějších literárních odkazů staré Indie. Zároveň jde patrně o nejstarší písemný záznam shrnující základní principy jógy, prazáklady jógy.

Pataňdžaliho Jógasútry predstavujú kľúčové dielo jógovej filozofie. Stručne a výstižne opisujú podstatu ľudskej existencie. Prinášajú jasné posolstvo o tom, čo by sme ako ľudské bytosti mali hľadať a o čo sa usilovať. Preklad z vydavateľstva Sattva vychádza z anglických prekladov Jógasútier z pera Edwina F. Bryanta, B. K. S. Iyengara, T. K. V. Desikachara, Svámího Vivékánandu, Svámího Prabhavánandu a Christophera Isherwooda. Výsledný text tvorí komparatívny preklad všetkých uvedených textov. Vážny adept jógy vie, že toto filozofické dielo je také zásadné, že obmedzovať sa na jednu verziu nepostačuje. Nesnažíme sa predstaviť jediné správne znenie. Našim cieľom je priniesť takú verziu tohto starého textu, ktorá bude napísaná zrozumiteľným a súčasným jazykom pre moderného človeka.

De Yogasoetra van Patañjali is de belangrijkste tekst van de yogatraditie. Ze bestaat uit moeilijk te begrijpen spreuken. In vergelijking met de vorige editie van dit werk is de vertaling toegankelijker gemaakt. Enkele onnauwkeurigheden zijn verbeterd. Aan het yogadenken ligt een oude organische filosofie ten grondslag. Die filosofie wordt Samkhya genoemd. Ze leert dat de werkelijkheid besloten ligt in een kiem. Wanneer die kiem zich ontvouwt ontstaat niets nieuws. Wat eerst onzichtbaar was wordt dan zichtbaar. Dat is alles. Zo wordt wat een mens ten diepste wil zichtbaar door zijn handelen. Al handelend openbaart de mens wat hij in wezen is. Door zijn gedachte dat leven niets anders is dan onbewuste roerselen die tot bewustzijn komen, is Patañjali de voorloper van de dieptepsychologie. In zijn achtvoudige yogapad leert hij mensen zich van hun innerlijke belemmeringen te ontdoen om zo innerlijke vrijheid te vinden.