The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali Translated

This is a translation and presentation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, one of the most influential texts in classical yoga philosophy. Its significance lies in defining the theory and discipline of yoga, and readers will find short aphorisms with commentary on meditation, mental restraint, and liberation.

Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood collaborated on several influential translations and adaptations of Hindu sacred and philosophical texts, including the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. Their work played a major role in presenting Vedanta and Indian spirituality to twentieth-century Western readers.