Patanjali’S Yoga Sutras (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) by Swami Vivekananda on Yoga

‘YOGA SUTRA’ has its roots in the depth of spirituality, It is an ancient form of living and one cannot deny its relevance and significance in today’s world, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, translated from Sanskrit to English by Swami Vivekananda is a guide to anyone who is interested in walking down the spiritual path. The Sutras discussed in the book are almost 4,000 years old and Swamiji has tried its best to present them in his native form. There are four main chapters in the book: Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada. These Padas take us through yogic teachings, some of which include the importance of meditation, ethics, physical postures, ways to increase concentration, attaining liberation of both mind and body through yoga and ultimately it takes us to the path of self-realization. The book does not only theorize spirituality and yoga, but also reinstates its practice in our daily life, because philosophy and spirituality are void without practice. There is an in-depth and insightful commentary on each of the chapters. The book defines the original philosophic and historic perspective on Yoga and does not limit itself to the physical practice of yoga, but goes beyond it, The book elevates our day-to-day life in a kind a fulfilling manner. In today's world the significance of this book is highly contextual and can change an individual's perspective towards life.

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SWAMI VIVEKANANDA (12 January 1863 - 4 July 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk. He was a chief disciple of the 19th century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. He was a major force in the contemporary Hindu reform movements in India, and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India. Vivekananda founded — the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is perhaps best known for his speech which began with the words “Sisters and brothers of America” in which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893. He later travelled to the United States, representing India at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions. In India, Vivekananda is regarded as a pattiotic saint, and his birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day. He died on 4 July 1902.