Mar 23, 2020 the yogasutras of patanjali in sanskrit. In the year 2008 i became a kriyaban initiated in the kriya yoga techniques as taught by paramahansa yogananda. 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. The secret of self realization i k taimni theosophy world. The last half of the yoga sutras dwells on the advanced states of samadhi including samyama and here taimni shines with detailed advice, unlike most other authors of similiar commentaries. Taimni the most famous exponent, and in fact, the creator of the yogic discipline, was patanjali, the great indian philosopher and spiritual leader. The yoga sutras of patanjali was translated into old javanese by indonesian hindus, and the text was called dharma patanjala. Aug 17, 2019 the yogasutras of patanjali in sanskrit. 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 to achieve its real aim, namely, progressive contact with the deeper levels of the mind owing to increasing penetrating power of perception. Patanjalis yoga sutras have evolved into one of the six classical schools of indian philosophy and are the most quoted and most adopted of any yogic system. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. Over fifty different english translations of the yoga sutras are extant, standing as a human testament to how universal truth is celebrated in terms of a rich diversity.
Mar 26, 2020 the yogasutras of patanjali in sanskrit. A translation in the light of vedanta scripture, a 104 page booklet by a. The yoga sutras were compiled sometime between 500 bce and 400 ce by the sage patanjali in india who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions. Vedic literature, hinduism scriptures, dharma texts, hinduism texts, patanjali yoga sutras taimni. The yoga sutras are a roadmap to spiritual progress. However, in the present usage all the yoga postures practiced in a yoga session are also called asanas. The yoga sutras of patanjali the threads of union translation by bongiovanni1. May 21, 2019 the yogasutras of patanjali in sanskrit. Transgressions are injury, falsehood, theft, incontinence, envy. Each cluster of interrelated sutras is presented as a module, and each module has its own study guide in. This is the second document of, i hope, a very long series of documents dedicated to sacred scriptures in sanskrit. The secret of self realization i k taimni english french espanol the secret of self realization i k taimni. The alpha and the omega, vol 1 discourses on the yoga sutras of patanjali, during the early 1980s it was planned to publish the yoga.
I have been a student of self realization fellowship since 1979. Theres so much more to yoga than what happens on the mat. Like a gentle guiding hand, the yoga sutras warn you of the pitfalls on your spiritual journey and offer the means to overcome them. But we can only stop it if we can stop misunderstanding where it comes from. For example, in chapter one of the yogasutra, there are 51 sutras.
Yoga link june winter 2011 1 light on the yoga sutras of patanjali ii. Full version of the yoga sutras of patanjali in english translation. We handpicked 30 essential sutras to return to again and again. When the yogi performs samyama on any quality his mind becomes one with that quality for the time being as has been explained in i41. Oral tradition states that the period may be even longer. My husband was out, two of our three kids were sick with colds, i had a work deadline the next morning, and one of the dogs found and tore into a dirty diaper, spreading the contents all over the room. Taimni, who was a professor at allahabad university in india. From this comes the cessation of the kleshas impediments to yoga and karma. Text of each sutra with english wordforword, and translation. Purusha and prakriti are explained in much detail as to why the former would become involved with the latter, as well as the. Building on that foundation, the advaita vedanta system is practiced, particularly relating to the states of waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and the fourth state.
Jun 27, 2019 the yogasutras of patanjali in sanskrit. Patanjali yoga sutras with three commentaries internet archive. As mentioned previously, the word asana literally means a sitting posture. These lay the practical and philosophical foundations of raja yoga in aphorisms that clearly mark out the path to selfrealization. Discussion on the attainment of dharmamegha samadhi, the five kleshas listed in sutra 2. Also, other yoga sutra information translations by seven authors, sutras in devanagari and audio. Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali, 14day intensive. In this basic literature of yoga, the yogasutras of patanjali stand out as the most authoritative and useful book on yoga. The examples and vocabulary helps you feel these hidden ancient truths. A beginners guide the yoga sutras were composed nearly 2,000 years ago and have become one of the classic yogic texts. T he title of the work is patanjalis yoga sutras, at times translated as the yoga aphorisms of patanjali. Easy and simple to use layout with page animations. The author also starts each sutra with the sanskrit and the translation before the commentary. Their influence has been profound throughout the centuries and they are just as relevant for yoga philosophy and practice today as when they.
Notes from bimonthly yoga sutra study group meetings. Ayi atha yoganuaasanam atha now yoga process of yoking. Taimni authored a number of books on eastern philosophy, including a modern interpretation of patanjalis yoga sutras. Highly recommended for anyone that is interested in the spirit, mind, sense relationship. Taimni was a biochemist and his scientific viewpoint helps aid westerners to understand the subtleties of patanjalis yoga sutras. The yoga sutras of patanjali introduction, commentaries, and translation what are the yoga sutras and who is patanjali. Each video is between 4 and 14 mins long occasionally there are two sutras in a video.
When transgressions hinder, the weight of the imagination should be thrown on the opposite side. In this webinar course, ravi ravindra will explore the heart and purpose of yoga as expressed in the yoga sutras, with special emphasis on section 2. Yoga means union of the parts of ourselves, which were never divided in the first place. The following goes into vivekanandas commentary on the yoga sutras in nikhilananda 1953. A sample teaching teaching the yoga sutras in a humble and wonderful call and response fashion. Taimni, who was a professor at allahabad university in india, is eminently suited to interpret the yogasutras of patanjali, having. Patanjalis yoga sutras are among the most important writings of the yoga school, and have remained relevant for 2,300 years because of their wisdom and inspiration. Experienced american buddhist teacher michael roach, who holds the distinguished title of geshe comparable to a ph. Taimni is professor of chemistry and physics of he highlights some of the more.
Ultimately we only become whole when we are truly capable of helping others with the. 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. If you could take up a stone, and project it into space, and then live long enough, that stone would come back exactly to. Patanjalis yogasutras have evolved into one of the six classical schools of. Aug 20, 2019 the yogasutras of patanjali in sanskrit. 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. 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 author dr. Taimni the theosophical publishing house adyar, chennai, india wheaton, il, usa. Yoga literally means to yoke, from th e root yuj, which means to join.
It cannot be that the same law acts differently in different places. The yoga sutras of patanjali is an ancient indian sacred scripture. Ananda balayogi bhavanani 3 unconscious mind yogah chitavritti nirodah 1. Yoga sutras were being practiced as early as 3000 bce. If this is the law of nature, so it is with thought. Patanjalis yogasutras have evolved into one of the six classical schools of indian philosophy and are the most quoted and most adopted of any yogic system. Yoga sutras of patanjali by swami satchidananda buy at the science of yoga by i. The sutras show us how to be our true selves and appreciate every moment even when life gets crazy. 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. This statement, though, apparently, very nice, is also absurd, because there is no such thing as motion in a straight line. One of the great philosophical and religious treatises of the hindu world, which is enjoyable internationally by all. Sanskritenglish translation pdf the arlington center. Yoga sutras of patanjali, 14day intensive, mar 30 apr 12.
The yoga sutras of patanjali were composed by the famous indian sage sometime between the first and third centuries ce. Taimni free pdf download here please contact me if you have any questions. Apr 12, 2020 introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali, 14day intensive, via live video straming here is a great opportunity for you to get introduced to the underlying concepts of yoga. In the tradition of the himalayan sages, this ancient, oral yoga system, recorded by patanjali in the yoga sutras is accepted as a preliminary step.
Taimni are a fantastic reference to a true and very detailed translation of this important work. These discussions can help greatly in developing a deeper understanding of your true nature and also eliminate stress and anxiety from your lives. When you need a little push in the right direction or a fresh perspective, the yoga sutra is your guidebook for living with intention. In this basic literature of yoga, the yoga sutras of patanjali stand out as the most authoritative and useful book on yoga. May exercises like this lead to a better presencing and focus in spiritual practice in order to. Patanjali yoga sutras 5 world is taken out of corresponding atoms and goes back to those atoms. You may have seen it on the bookshelf at your local studio, on the reading list for teacher trainings, or heard it alluded to in class. The yoga sutras contain 196 sutras, divided between four chapters, discussing the aims and practice of yoga, the development of yogic powers and finally, liberation.