Prominent experts on the subject of yoga analyse various yoga concepts as propounded by ancient seers in this volume. Beginning by providing an understanding of the concept of yoga and its meaning, the book examines the method of karma yoga as described in the Bhagavadgita and nada yoga as obtained from the Upanishads. It explains the concept of yama and pranayama. It analyses the concept of dhyana as detailed in the Puranas, as presented by the Jaina tradition and as perceived by the Mahayana tradition. It also provides the meaning of the doctrine of samadhi. It details the understanding and place of yoga in the twentieth century. It throws light on some rare unpublished manuscripts on yoga in the process.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.K. Dalai
Professor Dr. B.K. Dalai born (1956) M.A. (Sanskrit, Linguistics, Sahityashastri) and Ph.D., (Indian Philosophy), Double Gold Medallist recipient of several awards and Honours is presently working as the Director and Head of the Department of Center of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Pune. Previously he has served in Deccan College Post-Graduate Research Institute, Pune, Pondicherry Central University, and Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. Some of his important Research Publications are: Problem of Inherence in Indian Logic Containing the Eng. Trans. of Samavayavada of Tattvacintamani with commentary in English, Nyayasiddantadipa of Sasadhara, Bibliography of Ancient Indian Polity, Nyayasiddhantamanjari of Janakinatha (English Trans. with studies), Ultimate Reality and Meaning (Edited). He has edited four volumes of concordance of conceptual upanisadic terms published by Center of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Pune. He is the Editor of Journal of Indian Intllectual Traditions, Cass, University of Pune. Forthcoming Publications of B.K. Dalai: Jain theory of Meaning, Jain Philosophy of Language, Indian Theory of Language (Edited: Some 30 Authorities on the subject have contributed to this Volume), Bhuvanesa-Laukika-nyayasahasri (Exposition of 1000 lokanyayas in Sanskrit with Introduction in English).
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