Kriya Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Siddhas

by Marshall Govindan

Patanjali's Yoga-Sutras are universally considered to be among the two or three most important texts in the field of yoga. Patanjali refers to his yoga as "Kriya Yoga": the "yoga of action with awareness". Until now, commentators have treated it as a philosophical reference, and have largely ignored its implications for yogic practice. They have also ignored the fact that it is also an esoteric work, and that only initiates, with sufficient prior experience, can grasp its deeper meaning.

This new translation and commentary provides a practical guide to Self-realization or enlightenment. It clearly explains how to apply Patanjali's profound philosophical teachings in everyday life, in any situation with a unique "practice" section after each verse's commentary. There is also comparison with "Thirumandiram" a classic work of the siddha tradition.

"Marshall Govindan's Kriya Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Siddhas is a valuable addition to the study of Yoga in general and the Yoga-Sutra in particular. I can whoehearedly recommend it... In particular, the growing number of students of Kriya Yoga throughout the world will find his treatmant indispensable, but others will benefit from it." From the Foreword by Dr. Georg Feuerstein, Ph D. author of "The Sutras of Patanjali" and the "Encyclopedia of Yoga".

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Co-author with his wife Jan Ahland of works on yoga.

Reviews

[Eugene Pustoshkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Хорошая книга, дающая тамильско-шиваитскую интерпретацию Йога-сутр. Неряшливость издания с многочисленными опечатками и недоработками в переводе портит впечатление. Такие книги надо переводить с большей внимательностью. Автор книги щедро обращаетсям к работам Шри Ауробиндо и Матери, подчеркивая эволюционный аспект духовности. Много ссылок на Георга Фёрштайна (который был в дружеских отношениях с другом мастером дхармы, Кеном Уилбером).

[Benito · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es difícil escoger un glosador de los Sutras, pero MG, desde su formación a caballo entre oriente y occidente, la espiritualidad y la ciencia, probablemente ofrece una de las visiones-traducciones-interpretaciones más asumibles y enriquecedoras para el occidental contemporáneo.

[Raja Ram Marni · Rating 4 out of 5]

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