The Integrity of the Yoga Darshana: A Reconsideration of Classical Yoga

Name: The Integrity of the Yoga Darshana: A Reconsideration of Classical Yoga
Brand: D.K. Print World Ltd
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By Ian Whicher

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The Integrity of the Yoga Darshana centres on the thought of Patanjali, the great exponent of the authoritative and Classical Yoga school of Hinduism and the reputed author of the Yoga-sutras. In this textual, historical, and interpretive study, whicher offers a plausible and innovative reading of the ‘intention’ of the Yoga-sutras, namely that Yoga does not advocate the abandonment or condemnation of the world, but rather supports a stance that enables one to live more fully in the world without being enslaved by worldly identification. Challenging and correcting misperceptions about Yoga drawn by traditional and modern interpretations of the Yoga-sutras, the author argues for a fresh vision of the spiritual potential present in this seminal text, thereby contributing to our understanding of the meaning and practical relevance of Yoga and its reception today. “A superb piece of work, this book provides an original, constructive, and insightful interpretation of the Yoga system.”

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Number of Pages:: 438
Release Date:: 2000-05-03
Publication Date:: 2000-05-03
Publisher:: D.K. Print World Ltd
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 8124601542
ISBN13:: 9788124601549
Weight:: 750 g

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