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The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali

A New Translation with Commentary

Author: Chip Hartranft and Pataanjali   Series: Shambhala Classics

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This classic of Indian philosophy spells out succinctly what happens to the mind during meditation - and shows how to use the mind to attain liberation. It is a road-map of consciousness, particularly of the states one encounters in meditation, yoga and other spiritual practices.

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This classic of Indian philosophy spells out succinctly what happens to the mind during meditation - and shows how to use the mind to attain liberation. It is a road-map of consciousness, particularly of the states one encounters in meditation, yoga and other spiritual practices.

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A classic work of Indian philosophy that succinctly spells out how the mind works and what is needed to attain liberationCompiled in the second or third century CE, the Yoga-Sutra is a road map of human consciousness-and a particularly helpful guide to the mind states one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. It expresses the truths of the human condition with great eloquence- how we know what we know, why we suffer, and how we can discover the way out of suffering.Chip Hartranft's fresh translation and extensive, lucid commentary bring the text beautifully to life. He also provides useful auxiliary materials, including an afterword on the legacy of the Yoga-Sutra and its relevance for us today.

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Critic Reviews

“"Extraordinarily clear. . . . Hartranft makes Pata”

ñjali's complications seem somehow obvious."—Shambhala Sun



"A Yoga Sutra for the twenty-first century . . . translated into plain (but not boring) accessible language. . . . If there's a more succinct explanation of the enduring value of Patañjali's work, I'd sure like to hear it."—Yoga Journal

"Chip Hartranft has given us a fresh, authoritative, and brilliant new translation of and commentary on the Yoga-Sutra, and an entire generation of American yogis should be deeply grateful. His work successfully combines intellectual precision with emotional accessibility—a powerful marriage seldom even attempted with this notoriously difficult text. Hartranft is careful always to leave Patañjali's own genius in the foreground, and as a result the astounding intellectual architecture of the Yoga-Sutra shines through. Bravo!"—Stephen Cope, author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self



"Much of contemporary yoga in the West has emphasized breathing and the body. These invaluable practices have been separated from the comprehensive ethical and meditative approach of the great teacher Patañjali. Recently there has been an increased interest in correcting this limitation. Chip Hartranft's brilliant new translation of and commentary on Patañjali's masterpiece moves interested yogis decisively in this direction. It is a clear and inspiring work of immense value for all serious practitioners."—Larry Rosenberg, author of Breath by Breath and Living in the Light of Death

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About the Author

Chip Hartranft's work bridges the traditions of yoga and Buddhist meditation. Heis the founding director of The Arlington Center, dedicated to the integration of yoga and dharma practice, and has taught a blend of movement and stillness to students in the Boston area since 1978. A student of yoga chiefly in the Krishnamacharya traditions, Chip has also practicedvipassanameditation for many years. He leads annual retreats in the United States and abroad, blending yoga movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. More information, including how to contact Chip Hartranft and The Arlington Center, can be found at

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Product Details

Publisher
Shambhala Publications Inc
Published
1st April 2003
Pages
144
ISBN
9781590300237

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