The yogasutra of Patanjali a new introduction to the Buddhist roots of the yoga system /

This book offers a systematic and radical introduction to the Buddhist roots of Ptajala-yoga, or the Yoga system of Patajali. By examining each of 195 aphorisms (stras) of theYogastra anddiscussingtheYogabhya, it shows that traditional and popular views on Ptajala-yoga obscure its true nature. The b...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gokhale, Pradīpa, 1953- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Delhi : Routledge India, 2020.
Subjects:
Patañjali. > Yogasūtra.
Yogasūtra (Patañjali)
Yoga > Early works to 1800.
Patañjali > Yogasūtra.
Yoga > Ouvrages avant 1800.
Yoga
Early works
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • CONTENTS
  • List of illustrations
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • 1 On meditative absorption ( Samādhipādaḥ )
  • 2 On means ( Sādhanapādaḥ )
  • 3 On supernormal powers ( Vibhūtipādaḥ )
  • 4 On isolation ( Kaivalyapādaḥ )
  • 5 Concluding observations
  • Appendix I: Buddhist conceptions of meditation, yoga and bodhisattva's spiritual journey vis-à-vis Pātañjala-yoga
  • Appendix II: Asaṅga on forms of supernormal knowledge and powers (abhijñās and ŗddhis)
  • Appendix III: Discrepancies between Patañjali's aphorisms and Vyāsa's interpretations
  • Glossary
  • Aids to reading romanized Sanskrit
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Similar Items