Progressive Community - Maharishi University of Management. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali As-It-Is Introduction, Commentaries, and Translation Click here to forego this cumbersome introduction and go direct to the Translation A Plain Language Short Translation is Available Here What are the Yoga Sutras and who is Patanjali?
At least fifty different English translations of the Sanskrit Yoga Sutras have been completed, standing as a human testament to how such a profound, wise, and inspiring guidebook based on Universal Truth has stood the test of time and is still celebrated in variegated, rich, and diverse forms. In contrast to the more common type of knowledge often arises from book knowledge, external sources, and logical thought, Patanjali's work serves to turn the seeker on to the teacher, guide, knowledge, and laws that reside within our own HeartMind, which is of a universal nature. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali The Threads of Union Translation by BonGiovanni 1. on Contemplations 2. on Spiritual Disciplines 3. on Divine Powers 4. on Realizations Before beginning any spiritual text it is customary to clear the mind of all distracting thoughts, to calm the breath and to purify the heart. 1.1 Now, instruction in Union. 1.2.
