The Yoga Aphorisms of Narayana

The Yoga Aphorisms of Narayana
Author: Alfred Schmielewski
Publisher: Greg Henry Waters Group
Total Pages: 134
Release:
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Emperor Wu: " Which merits did I acquire by SO generously supporting the cause of Buddhism?" Bodhidharma: " None whatsoever, your Imperial Majesty." Emperor Wu: " What is considered by your reverence to be the first principle of the Holy Doctrine?" Bodhidharma: " Fast emptiness with nothing holy therein" Narayana: The Dharma of the Buddha, the Holy Doctrine, is like an empty space as fast as the Cosmos, with nothing whatsoever therein, but this nothing is not nothing. Maya and Lila are powers of Brahman. Brahman and Its powers are one. Therefore, and as all is the One, there is no essential difference between Brahman and Maya, Brahman and Lila, the Ocean of Wisdom and ignorance. Laotzu: "It was from the nameless that heaven and earth sprang." ( The Tao te Ching, first stanza.)

The Yoga Aphorisms of Narayana

The Yoga Aphorisms of Narayana
Author: Yogi Alfred Schmielewski- Narayana
Publisher:
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2017-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781549877384

The author of this small book is a Western Yogi who is well familiar with the esoteric cultures and the sacred literature of the Far and Middle East, of South East Asia and the West. The Author is neither a scholar nor a linguist but a practicing Yogi. This being the case, this book is in no capacity one more commentary on the famed Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali. The author describes his own experiences in Samadhi. His Yoga Aphorisms are an original text and not just a criticism or one more commentary. His Yoga aphorisms disagree with many of the fundamental premises of the Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali. Narayana's Yoga Aphorisms also disagree with some of the Brahma Sutras.The author contends that two of the most sacred foundation texts of Indian Antiquity, the Brahman Sutra and the Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali, may feature major discrepancies. These problems become apparent when the sacred texts are approached from a vista of strict nondualism. Many of the Brahma Sutras and the Yoga Aphorisms are mired in dualism and in theism. In the view of the author, many of the dualistic and theistic aspects of the sacred texts, which also include the Upanishads were invalidated by later developments. This is by Advaita Vedanta, by Hindu and Buddhist nondualism.

How to Know God

How to Know God
Author: Swami Prabhavananda
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0429677359

The aphorisms collected in this book, first published in 1953, were composed by Patanjali, a great Indian sage, over 1,500 years ago, and here translated into clear English prose. The accompanying commentary interprets the sayings for the modern world, and in doing so gives a full picture of what yoga is, what its aims are, and how it can be practised.

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali
Author: Patañjali
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1889
Genre: Hindu philosophy
ISBN:

Aphoristic work on the meditational fundamentals of the Yoga school of Indic philosophy.

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali
Author: William Quan Judge
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1912-01-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali by William Quan Judge is a comprehensive guide to the practice of yoga, as written by the ancient sage Patanjali. Judge provides a clear and concise explanation of each yoga aphorism, along with practical advice and exercises for incorporating them into daily life. Key Aspects of the Book "The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali": Ancient Wisdom: The book provides a detailed exploration of the yoga sutras, an ancient text that explains the principles and practices of yoga. Clear and Concise: Judge's writing style is straightforward and easy to understand, making the complex teachings of Patanjali accessible to readers. Practical Guidance: The book includes exercises and advice for incorporating yoga into daily life, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners. William Quan Judge was an Irish-American mystic and author who helped introduce Eastern spiritual teachings to the United States. He was a founding member of the Theosophical Society and wrote extensively on topics such as yoga, theosophy, and esoteric philosophy. The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is one of his most influential works, offering a deep dive into the principles and practices of this ancient spiritual tradition.

Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali

Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali
Author: Swāmi Āraṇya Hariharānanda
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1984-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1438405820

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali are universally acknowledged as the fundamental text on yoga and meditation in the Indian classical tradition. This English translation of Yoga Philosophy of Patañjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative and authentic that has been available in recent times. It is a serious and clear presentation of Patañjali's sutras and Vyāsa's Bhāsya, providing these basic texts both in the original Sanskrit and in readable and accurate English. These classical works are augmented by the commentary of Swami Hariharananda Aranya, a scholar and yogi of great repute, who, in his lifetime, was the foremost exponent in India of the Sāṃkhya Yoga system of which the Yoga Aphorisms of Patañjali are the principal work.

The Encyclopedia of Yoga and Tantra

The Encyclopedia of Yoga and Tantra
Author: Georg Feuerstein
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2022-08-16
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1611801850

The ever-increasing popularity of Yoga and related practices makes a desktop reference like this indispensible. With over twenty-five hundred entries and extensive illustrations, it combines comprehensiveness with accessibility. The book is arranged and written in a manner that will inform rather than overwhelm the lay reader, while at the same time offering valuable references for the professional researcher and the historian of religion. This new edition includes information about contemporary Yoga teachers. It also provides fuller descriptions and illustrations of Yoga poses, and features additional cross references.