Four Chapters On Freedom - English

The complete Sanskrit text of the Yoga Sutras by Rishi Patanjali is included in this text, along with translations, transliterations, and comments. The 196 aphorisms of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are categorized into four chapters or books (Sanskrit Pada): Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada, and Kaivalya Pada.

Every word in a sutra has meaning, and to grasp them for a modern reader requires both a profound knowledge of Sanskrit and the wisdom of an enlightened teacher. This in-depth analysis of every sutra clarifies the meaning of the text and the raja yoga path. In these pages, serious aspirants to yoga and seekers of spirituality will find priceless guidance.