This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the a…
For serious yoga practitioners curious to know the ancient origins of the art, Stephen Phillips, a professional philosopher and sanskritist with a long-standing personal practice, lays out the philosophies of action, knowledge, and devotion as well as the processes of meditation…
A comprehensive sourcebook for the study and practice of Patanjali?s Yoga Sutras, yoga philosophy?s consummate classic text, by one of its most inspiring modern teachers. Extensive cross-referencing, a sutras-by-subject index, section by section previews and reviews, study guide…
"The Yoga Sutras, a classical text written by the guru Patanjali over 2000 years ago, is foundational to Yoga philosophy and practice. The 196 aphorisms offer a potent map for how to navigate through the challenges of life. They contain teachings on how to deal with loss, pain, …
"The Yoga Sutras, a classical text written by the guru Patanjali over 2000 years ago, is foundational to Yoga philosophy and practice. The 196 aphorisms offer a potent map for how to navigate through the challenges of life. They contain teachings on how to deal with loss, pain, …
"The Yoga Sutras, a classical text written by the guru Patanjali over 2000 years ago, is foundational to Yoga philosophy and practice. The 196 aphorisms offer a potent map for how to navigate through the challenges of life. They contain teachings on how to deal with loss, pain, …
"The Yoga Sutras, a classical text written by the guru Patanjali over 2000 years ago, is foundational to Yoga philosophy and practice. The 196 aphorisms offer a potent map for how to navigate through the challenges of life. They contain teachings on how to deal with loss, pain, …
"A classic work on yoga philosophy, originally published in 1941"--
"A classic work on yoga philosophy, originally published in 1941"--
"This anthology is meant to give lovers of yoga a reference book in which they will be able to easily find cherished passages from some of the most revered yoga scriptures and commentary in India's history"--Introduction.
"This anthology is meant to give lovers of yoga a reference book in which they will be able to easily find cherished passages from some of the most revered yoga scriptures and commentary in India's history"--Introduction.
This is philosophical guide of the most celebrated text of Hinduism. While usually treated as mystical and religious poetry, this new translation focuses on the philosophy underpinning the story of a battle between two sets of cousins of the Aryan clan.