Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
The Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali is the foundational text of classical yoga philosophy. It defines yoga as the stilling of mental fluctuations and presents an eightfold path: ethical restraints, observances, posture, breath control, withdrawal, concentration, meditation, and samādhi. The text analyzes mind, suffering, karma, practice, detachment, powers, and liberation, offering a disciplined method for realizing puruṣa as distinct from prakṛti.
Samadhi Pada
Samadhi Pada
51 verses
Sadhana Pada
Sadhana Pada
55 verses
Vibhuti Pada
Vibhuti Pada
55 verses
Kaivalya Pada
Kaivalya Pada
34 verses
