Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is a key text of yoga philosophy, written in a question-and-answer format and deals with the theory and practice of yoga and the psychological question of the liberation of the soul from attachments. This book is a new rendering into English of the Arabic translation and commentary of this text by the brilliant eleventh-century polymath al-Bīrūnī, which is important for yoga studies as the earliest translation of the Sanskrit and is of unique value as an Arabic text within Islamic studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Publisher: New York University Press

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, a cornerstone text in yoga philosophy, have been widely embraced by yoga practitioners and students across the globe. Crafted in a question-and-answer format, this profound work delves into the theory and practice of yoga, as well as the psychological quest for the liberation of the soul from attachments. This remarkable book presents a fresh English translation and commentary of the Arabic version of the Yoga Sutras, meticulously crafted by the renowned eleventh-century polymath al-Bīrūnī. Given the diverse historical variations of the Yoga Sutras, al-Bīrūnī's Kitāb Bātanjali holds significant importance in the realm of yoga studies, serving as the earliest translation of the Sanskrit text. Moreover, its significance extends to Islamic studies, as it navigates the intellectual and philosophical complexities inherent in this translation, presenting a unique perspective to medieval Muslim readers. This edition is exclusively available in English.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 161 x 238 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479804139