The Yoga Sutra, widely regarded as the authoritative text on yoga, is a collection of aphorisms, outlining the eight limbs of yoga. These threads (as sutra translates from Sanskrit) of wisdom offer guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. Learn more about the sutras and Patanjali, the sage who wrote them. Yoga philosophy, often simply referred to as yoga, is one of the six main darshans, or the orthodox schools of Hinduism. The origins of this philosophy are unclear, but first references can be found in the Upanishads from the 1st millenium B.C.E. Yoga is a dualist philosophy, working with two fundamental realities: purusha, meaning pure consciousness, and prakriti, meaning matter. Every living being is a form of connection of these two realities and every living being is considered a union of body and mind. The path of yoga is guided by ethical principles, yamas and niyamas, and should ultimately result in moksha (spiritual liberation). The philosophers and practitioners of Yoga developed this theory and practice of self discipline which is very much required to remove physical and mental illness completely if practiced daily as per the instructions of the guru. The difficult problems of terrorism of today can also be eradicated by the practice of Yoga.
Dr. K. Prakash Dash, Associate Professor and Head of Political Science at A.S.D. (PG) College is a highly qualified obtained his all higher qualifications from Lucknow and Delhi University. Qualified UGC, NET teaching the subject for last twelve years. He is the Life Member of Indian Political Science Association. He has been active throughout his career till date in various academic activities and attended several seminars.
Introduction • Concept and Methods of Yoga; Modern Yoga; Goal of Yoga ; Guidelines for Life; Yoga Philosophy: A Foundation for Self- Regulation; The Five Yamas Of Yoga; Niyamas (Disciplines of Self-restraint and Personal Observances); Bottom-Up Influences on Self-Regulation; Yamas (Moral Disciplines and Restraints) • The Yoga Darshanas in Hindu Philosophy • The Darsanas Yoga; Vedanta—The Most Satisfactory System of Philosophy; Major Darsanas; Nyâya Darshana; Yoga, Hinduism, and Personality; Râja yoga and Eight Limbs • Yoga Philosophy and Teaching Origins of Yoga Philosophy; Thoughts On The Philosophy Of Healing; Philosophy of Yoga, Meditation and Japa Sadhana; Philosophical Foundation of Patanjali's Yoga • Ashtanga Yoga History of Ashtanga Yoga; The Evolution of Ashtanga Yoga; Development of Ashtanga Yoga ; Ashtanga Yoga – Origins, theory and Patanjali • Yoga in Philosophy and Practice The Meaning and Purpose of Yoga; Karma, Reincarnation and Maya; The Meaning or Meaninglessness of Mantras; Karma and Rebirth; Three Yogas; Bhakti Yoga; Jnana Yoga; Mantra Yoga; External Practices • Classical Yoga The True Meaning of Yoga; Bhagavad Gita; Yoga: Classical and Contemporary Perspective • Schools of Yoga Philosophy Three Bodies Doctrine; Kosha; Chakra; Nadi (yoga); Six Schools of Indian Philosophy • Principles of Vijnana Yoga • The Preparations for Yoga ; The Yoga Tradition; Relaxing the Body • Philosophy of Yoga Sutra Meaning and Purpose of the Yoga Sutras; Samadhi Pada I: Contemplation and Meditation; Sadhana Pada II: The Steps To Union; Interpreting the Yoga Sutras • Bibliography • Index
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