Patanjali Yoga Sutras: Essence and Sanskrit Grammar - available in paperback, hardcover, eBook
|
Description
The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali are a fundamental text on the practice of Integrated Living, Attaining Fitness and Joy, and preparing oneself for Liberation. Even today, such practices are alive in Ashrams, Gurukuls and Villages. Many enlightened Masters have taught and are teaching such values across the globe. It is hoped that this book, re-interpreted in the context of modern thinking and lifestyle will encourage Educational Institutions, the Medical Fraternity and Administrators worldwide to see how well the practice of Yoga, especially Pranayama and Meditation can be approached and deployed with success. Mankind's prayer and Gurudev Sri Sri's vision of "a disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, obsession-free memory, ego that includes all, and soul which is free from sorrow" can then be easily realized. This book is also written with a view to its adaptation in Sanskrit Grammar colleges, as the words in each Sutra have been identified with cases. The original Sanskrit text is given with a Latin transliteration and an English commentary. |
Table of Contents
Table of Topics. 6 Preface. 7 Blessing. 8 Introduction. 9 Prayer. 10 Samadhi Pada 1st Quarter. 11 Sadhana Pada 2nd Quarter. 35 Vibhooti Pada 3rd Quarter. 59 Kaivalya Pada 4th Quarter. 83 Yoga Sutras for Chanting. 101 Sanskrit Word Index. 109 The Sanskrit Alphabet 121 Pronunciation of Sanskrit Letters. 122 Place & Effort of Enunciation. 123 Devanagari Latin ISO 15919 Chart 124 References. 125 Asana Pranayama. 127 The Tamil Siddha Bogar. 127 Agnistoma. 127 Yogis in my Life. 128 Epilogue. 129 |
Preview
Samadhi Pada 1st Quarter समाधिपादः samādhipādaḥ Subtle Aspects GRATEFULNESS. The INSPIRATION Contemplation and Preparation अथ योगानुशासनम् । atha yogānuśāsanam । 1 अथ योग-अनुशासनम् । 1.1 Now the Directive for a Yogic Life Let us now see how to live a yogic life. Let us understand how to keep physically fit and mentally alert so that wisdom may dawn. We shall now study the principles to be implemented for attaining a joyous, peaceful and productive state of existence. atha = now yoga = life of perfection, of union with divine, being fit and capable anuśāsanam = directive, guiding principle, self-discipline Yogic Life = a mature, pragmatic and cheerful life. A sensible and sensitive living. Being able to shoulder responsibility, care for the society at large, and be tranquil and peaceful at the same time. योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः । yogaścittavr̥ttinirodhaḥ । 2 योगः चित्त–वृत्ति–निरोधः । 1.2 Yogic Life entails a Calming of the Processes in the Mind What is the definition of a Yogic Life? A yogic life is that wherein excessive thought processes in the mind get moderated. When the work of senses is subdued, greater clarity, strength and vitality is achieved. We are thus able to live smoothly, gracefully, brilliantly. |
