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A practical training method, and not merely a text of revelation and worship such is the true status of the ancient Sanskrit text Bhagavad Gita. The special contribution of the Gita is yoga, practical methods for expanding individual consciousness to realize the kingdom as the supreme Self. The Gita explains why the difficulties are inevitable, and gives practical methods for penetrating to the truth beyond them. In the Indian style, the inspired texts are ...
The text translated here is an historical find: an unknown commentary on the Yoga sutra-s of Patanjali by Sankara, the most eminent philosopher of ancient India. Present indications are that it is likely to be authentic, which would date it about AD 700. The many references to Yoga meditation in his accepted works have sometimes been regarded as concessions to accepted ideas of the time, and not really his own views. If he has chosen to write a commentary on yoga ...