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Yoga: Discipline of Freedom The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali
(Hardcover, 1996)
Author: Barbara Stoler Miller, Patanjali
This concise and poetic translation by Barbara Stoler Miller, known for her translation of THE BAGHA...
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0520201906
ISBN-13: 9780520201903
Nov 1996
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
114 pages
Language: English |
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Synopsis
This concise and poetic translation by Barbara Stoler Miller, known for her translation of THE BAGHAVAD GITA, gives an objective and lucid take on the ancient text of the Yoga Sutras attributed to Patanjali, capturing the simplicity of the 195 aphorisms on the heart of yogic spiritual and physical disciplines that make up the Yoga Sutras. Though the original text consisted of only 195 short passages, it has created many challenges in translations over the last two millennia because of the complexity of the subject matter. With the background of an academic and the heart of a poet, Miller makes the material accessible to all. Her desire to objectively introduce the insights of Patanjali allows the reader to fully appreciate the profound philosophical ideas. Miller introduces the 2000-year-old text with a researched analysis that takes into account the mythical origins of Patanjali as well as the historically accurate context. Her fluid translation and concise commentary get to the core of the insights without becoming bogged down in esoteric details. Her non-threatening approach creates a luminous introduction to the idea of spiritual freedom and the dilemma of cognitive obstacles. Includes a glossary of key Sanskrit terms and metaphysical concepts.
| Size | | Length: | 114 pages | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 6.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 12.8 oz |
Industry Reviews
"...Miller's translation is her masterpiece, a great swan song. It is a most extraordinary translation."
Ad - Wendy Doniger
"This excellent text translated and with commentary by the noted late scholar, is a valuable contribution to forwarding the understanding of Indian philosophy and the practice of yoga."
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