It is a manual for transcending all artificial notions of self and the universe we live in. Distracted and surprised, i needed a moment to see that what he was really wanting was for me to know was how. Studying the sutras could be done alone, or with yoga friends. In that sense, these are some of the most important sutras in the text. This study guide can be used with any translation of the sutras that you prefer.
Through sustained concentration free of interruptions, the mind eventually becomes so absorbed in that one entity that it enters a thoughtless state. The yoga sutras start with the phrase and now and end with the words that is all. A translation in the light of vedanta scripture, a 104 page booklet by a. I wrote this book and offer it to the yoga community to spread knowledge of the foundations of yoga. Apr 01, 2014 with this post we will begin adding abbot georges commentary on patanjalis yoga sutras to our blogs rotation of articles. The goal of this rendition of the yoga sutras is to make the principles and practices of the yoga sutras more understandable and accessible. My mom says that she likes to think of this sutra as now the practice of yoga is shared, instead of begins, and i think thats a really nice idea about yoga. Poetic and exaggerated as that may sound, it is neither, but. Its as if this ancient teaching were actually just a practical joke with the punch line at the end. Publication date 20140118 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. This is a pdf of the first edition of the yoga sutras of patanjali. T he text known as the yoga sutras of patanjali is a repository of transcendental knowledge. It forms part of the corpus of sutra literature dating to indias mauryan period.
Samadhi pada 1 is the first section of the yoga sutras of patanjali. About 10 years ago, i was walking into a studio to teach an evening workshop when an old friend stopped me and asked me how i was doing. This book by dr taimni is a comprehensive work giving the text of the yogasutra in sanskrit transliteration in roman followed by a translation and commentary. The following goes into vivekanandas commentary on the yoga sutras in nikhilananda 1953. The book that fully contains and distills the ages of experience of master yogis is the yogasutra of patanjali. The science of yoga by ik taimni pdf book download 8freebooks. Vedic literature, hinduism scriptures, dharma texts, hinduism texts, patanjali yoga sutras taimni. In the samadhi pada, patanjali gives us the aim of yoga in theoretical terms, explaining it as the restraint of the chitta vrittis, or restraint of the mind. Some of you have asked questions about them and so i decided to give you an overview of what they are all about. Yoga sutras of patanjali raja yoga ashtanga yoga purpose. All through the day, your mind is in one of these modulations. Also, other yoga sutra information translations by seven authors, sutras in devanagari and audio. Patanjalis yoga sutras describe that merely focusing on a single object is not meditation, but concentration.
There are many great books and commentaries but the three that i. Text of each sutra with english wordforword, and translation. To hear the pronunciation of this sutra, please listen to this audio recitation by d. Yoga sutras translated by swami vivekananda the gold scales. Ananda balayogi bhavanani 2 and chanted with reverence and understanding in order to facilitate the development of a deep sense of quiet, inner contemplation. Ultimately we only become whole when we are truly capable of helping others with the. Patanjali yoga sutras 5 world is taken out of corresponding atoms and goes back to those atoms. The above idea may provide a clue to the secret of successful meditation and shows us why in the case of most people meditation is not able. Spiritual head of the himalayan institute, pandit tigunait is the successor of swami rama. The yoga sutras were compiled prior to 400 ce by patanjali who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from older traditions. Taimni authored a number of books on eastern philosophy, including a modern interpretation of patanjalis yoga sutras. Study guide for patanjalis yoga sutras the yoga sutras of patanjali is the classic text of yoga theory and practice. The yoga sutras are a roadmap to spiritual progress. We can be serene even in the midst of calamities and, by our serenity, make others more tranquil.
It is a process of systematically encountering, examining, and. T he title of the work is patanjalis yoga sutras, at times translated as the yoga aphorisms of patanjali. Extensive practical explanations of the yoga sutras of patanjali. It is a direct handtohand lineage, and it is always about sharing. The yoga sutra, widely regarded as the authoritative text on yoga, is a collection of aphorisms, outlining the eight limbs of yoga. All yogic theory emerges from practice and experience. Sutras the powers chapter 4 kaivalya pada 34 sutras the freedom. In this basic literature of yoga, the yogasutras of patanjali stand out as the most. Sri sri ravi shankar shares the story of how patanjali wrote the yoga sutras before explaining each yoga sutra in detail. This is a 6day course which includes a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential advanced asana workshops. The yoga sutras of patanjali was translated into old javanese by indonesian hindus, and the text was called dharma patanjala.
The story has deep meaning which he leaves it to us to unlock. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of philosophy. These threads as sutra translates from sanskrit of wisdom offer guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. If this is the law of nature, so it is with thought. The quickest, easiest way to remove the nine obstacles and banish their five unpleasant companions is to focus on the only object that never changes. Taimni iqbal kishen taimni, 18981978 was a professor of chemistry at the allahabad university in india, and an influential scholar in the fields of yoga and indian philosophy. The solution is relearning our connection to the now. The 6th, 7th and 8th limbs combined together is called samyama. Translation study and download yoga online yoga international. The surviving text has been dated to about 1450 ce, however it is unclear if this text is a copy of an earlier translation and whether other translations existed in indonesia. This is my favorite sutra from patanjalis yoga sutras. Sri sri shares that patanjali laid conditions to share the knowledge of yoga with disciples and what happened when a few disciples broke those conditions. In this basic literature of yoga, the yoga sutras of patanjali stand out as the most authoritative and useful book on yoga.
Sanskrit pronunciation guide sanskrits breadth of expression comes in part from using the entire mouth for pronunciation, and from elongating accented vowels. When you click on a sponsored product tzimni, you will be taken to an amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it. If youre happy after getting the science of yoga i. But, if there are those moments when you are not sleeping, not remembering old things, not imagining, or looking for proof, then that moment yoga has happened. In the book, the patanjali sutras perhaps ad 300 are accompanied by vyasas commentary about ad 540650 and by the sankara subcommentary perhaps ad 700 to allow comparison. The purpose of kriya yoga, the yoga of action, is to reduce afflictions and obtain samadhi. With this post we will begin adding abbot georges commentary on patanjalis yoga sutras to our blogs rotation of articles. Taimni the science of yoga centre for yoga studies. If you want the print version, it is available on amazon or you can contact me directly.
Taimni, who was a professor at allahabad university in india. The yoga sutras quotes showing of 39 we are not going to change the whole world, but we can change ourselves and feel free as birds. And it speaks to everyone at all levels at once even the most basic level, although the average abtightening westerner may have to concentrate a minute or two in order to appreciate. With study in the yogasutra, a practitioners practice will become full and complete. The author also starts each sutra with the sanskrit and the translation before the commentary. Syllabus the essence of the yoga sutras expanding light. The yoga sutras of patanjali, the book of the spiritual man.
The yoga sutras of patanjali are a collection of 196 indian sutras aphorisms on the theory and practice of yoga. Publication date 1912 topics johnston, charles, 1867 from old catalog publisher. Yoga is the act of restraining or freeing the mind from the clutches of its modulations. Yoga is from the sanskrit root meaning union, and a sutra is a thread or aphoristic verse. To deepen your yoga practice, i would highly recommend studying the sutras. The yoga sutras of patanjali succinctly outlines the art and science of yoga meditation for selfrealization. In this basic literature of yoga, the yogasutras of patanjali stand out as the most authoritative and useful free ebook. Patanjalis yogasutras have evolved into one of the six classical schools of. But when i first started reading the sutra, i didnt take this verse that seriously. Yoga sutras of patanjali swami jnaneshvara bharati page 2 of 63 04 yoga sutras of patanjali interpretive translation presented by swami jnaneshvara bharati. The great work by saivite natha siddha patanjali ca 200 bce, comprising some 200 aphorisms delineating ashtanga eightlimbed, raja kingly or siddha perfection yoga.
It cannot be that the same law acts differently in different places. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. With the basic understanding of what yoga is all about, it will become easier to grasp some of the other concepts presented in the yoga sutras. This piece of text is known as the yoga bible, and is compiled into four chapters containing 196 sutras, or words of wisdom. Notes from bimonthly yoga sutra study group meetings. Yoga sutras institute the yoga sutra of pantanjali. The yoga sutras succinctly outlines yoga meditation for selfrealization. With the commentary of vyasa and the gloss of vachaspati mishra reprint ed. Sutras 511 then identify the specific vrtti modifications,spins, disturbances, fractuals, agitations, and corruptive influences of the mindfield. Correct understanding, false understanding, imagination, sleep, and memory are the five categories of modifications of the mind. Learn more about the sutras and patanjali, the sage who wrote them. We may begin by noting that the yogasutra of patanjali which has become quite popular even in the west gives. The yoga sutras are an efficient tool to help the sincere sadhaka remember and understand.
Has a human body with snakes above shoulders teaches each student separately when was the yoga sutras compiled. Then sutras 12 to the end provide their attenuation and removal cessation so that one can eventually stabilize the realization of seedless samadhi nirbija samadhi. The examples and vocabulary helps you feel these hidden ancient truths. The nine obstacles breed five more yoga international. Taimni was a biochemist and his scientific viewpoint helps aid westerners to understand the subtleties of patanjalis yoga sutras. Everything you need to know about patanjalis yoga sutras.
It covers the the field of evolution,the unfoldment of consciousness, the practical approach to a spiritual way of the unravelling of the great mystery of existence, and the culminating experience of samadhi, the goal of the kingly. Jacob needleman the yoga sutras were cast in their present form in india around the third century b. Graduate of ananda yoga teacher training 200hour, or graduate of a yoga alliance approved 200hour yoga teacher training. Sanskritenglish translation pdf the arlington center. In its 196 sutras the author has condensed the essential philosophy and technique of yoga in a manner which is a marvel of condensed and systematic exposition. Samadhi means absorption, unitive awareness or contemplation. Yoga sutras was compiled from the yoga teachings found in the 4 vedas. The nine obstacles breed five more study and download yoga. Patanjali created no new yoga, but rather, systematized existing yoga into the yoga sutras. The descriptions attempt to focus on the practical suggestions of what to do to regulate the mind, so as to attain direct experience beyond the mind.