The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sri Swami Satchidananda
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sri Swami Satchidananda
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Author: Sri Swami Satchidananda

Narrator: M.A. Jayashree, Indunil Peiris

Unabridged: 9 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/05/2024

Synopsis

Swami Satchidananda's popular translation and commentary of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali now in unabridged audiobook form, with additional features and bonus tracks included in this 9-1/2 hour program. Each sutra chanted in Sanskrit by Dr. M. A. Jayashree, renowned for her flawless pronunciation and classical articulation of the Sanskrit, which is replete with meaning and the yogic vibration English translation of each sutra read by Indunil Peiris Swami Satchidananda's illuminating commentary read by Rev. Sam Rudra Swartz Bonus tracks: sutra-by-sutra chanting and translation only The Yoga Sutras are a complete manual for the study and practice of Yoga. Through his translation and commentary on the classic text, Sri Swami Satchidananda shares his practical, down-to-earth advice on mastering the mind and achieving physical, mental, and emotional harmony in life through applying the ancient, yet timeless techniques of Raja Yoga. Part one of the audiobook presents each sutra, its translation, and any commentary. Part two presents the bonus tracks: each sutra with its translation, but without commentary, for those who would like to memorize and develop their skills in reciting the sutras. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©1978, 1984, 1990 Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville (P)2014 Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville

Reviews

Goodreads review by Liz on May 24, 2012

I can't recall a time in my life where a "required" reading has changed my life immeasurably. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as explained by Swami Satchidnanda is a mandatory part of most yoga teacher trainings, and thankfully it was for mine. This is not a book that you read from cover to cover like......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on July 28, 2014

Good introductory translation. Excellent for first-time readers of the Sutras. If you want to dive deeper in, though, I suggest Edwin Bryant's translation. If you'd like a Buddhist perspective, check out Chip Hartranft's.......more

Goodreads review by Abby on July 24, 2019

The very first sutra sets up the book so well, “If the restraint of the mental modifications is achieved, one has reached the goal of yoga.” (pg. 3) I like this because it shows that even though a person may not be able to move through all the asanas perfectly, they can still perform yoga by control......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on August 24, 2012

This book is the best translation of Patanjali's works that I found. It is because the author is living with the wisdom of The Yoga Sutras. This book contains the the translations of The Yoga Sutras, and the explanation about the meaning and the goal of each sutras, and Sri Swami Satchidananda's exp......more

Goodreads review by Jung on June 22, 2022

** World Yoga Day ** International Day of Yoga JUN21 complete [URL not allowed] --- Learn the true meaning of yoga. When you hear the word “yoga,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re from the modern West, it’s probably an image of someone stretching. But if you dig into yoga’s ancie......more

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