MyHinduPage.org Review. Patanjali Yoga Sutras is a scripture par excellence written by one of the greatest sages who walked on earth. This exposition on yoga, though esoteric and terse in its original form reveals completely the mystical potentials that can be developed by aspirants on the path to Self-Knowledge. So farsighted was the ancient Sage Patanjali, who wrote this scripture around 2,300 years ago that there is no sectarian name of God from any of the traditions that was in India at that time. Always referred to with Universal qualities such as the Brilliant One, The Almighty or The Divine One, this ancient scripture is a must for all those who believe in the Universality and inclusiveness of the path to Spiritual Enlightenment. This book expresses much of the translation of this book that was originally done by Christopher Isherwood, but in much more contemporary English. Enjoy this wonderful scripture and inspire yourself on the path to Spiritual Enlightenment.
Review by Henry Traum on Amazon.com
This is an enlightening translation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
This book is easy to read and contemplate on. The English word choices are
thoughtful and consistent. Mr. Shearer also writes a wonderful introduction
to the translated text. I once attended a philosophy lecture on Yoga by a college professor who claimed mastery of Tantric Yoga and the Sanskrit language. During lecture, he commented that the Sutras of Patanjali were difficult and "certainly not bed time reading material." I couldn't have disagreed more with the Professor knowing that Mr. Shearer's translation is easy to read, assimilate, and makes wonderful reading anytime night or day, as I have done many, many times.
I recommend this translation to my Yoga students and I also give it as gifts. Enjoy!
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