Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati
100: Kapil Math, 2012. 4th Edition. Hardcover. Text in English. 736 pp. Worn dust jacket and covers. Dust jacket glued to the covers. Bumped corners.
People gibly speak of Yoga without realising that it forms an integral part of a composite Samkhya-yoga philosophy, the oldest philosophical system in the world. Samkhya provides the theoretical base without which one can neither fathom the terse aphorisms of Patañjali and their masterly interpretations by Vyasa nor derive full benefit through practising them mechanically. In the last two millenniums many learned commentators have elaborated on these texts. Swami Hariharananda Aranya's commentary with futher elucidation by his disciple and worthy successor Swami Dharmamegha Aranya is refreshingly different reflecting as it does, their own realisations, which make Samkhya yoga a living precept today.
The book has been hailed a classic since its publication in 1963. It has gained in content and popularity with each new edition. This time additions include, among others, Bhasvati, another unique commentary of the author in Sanskrit on the same ancient texts and its first ever Eng|ish translation. His thought provoking 'Concept of lsvara in Samkhya Philosophy' is also included.
Thus enriched, the book should be valuable to scholars and spiritual seekers. Good / Good. Item #4007
ISBN: 8187594004
Price: $80.00