The Essence of the Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali present a brilliant system for the direct experience of freedom. When the study and practice of Yoga increase and identity with our thoughts begins to diminish, the assurance of our true, natural state awakens. The path of Yoga then becomes established as the principle that guides our actions and serves as the basis for the removal of doubt, the elimination of suffering, and the fulfillment of inner transformation.

The Essence of the Yoga Sutras is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Patañjali's aphorisms. Inside this book you'll find: An introduction and overview of the Yoga SutrasA short introduction to the Sanskrit language including an alphabet chart and pronunciation guideThe Yoga Sutras with devanagari, Roman transliteration, word-by-word analysis, and translationA translation of the complete commentary on the sutras by VyasaChapter summaries, an appendix of the sutras with devanagari and transliteration for chanting, an alphabetical index of the sutras, and a complete glossary