The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography

David Gordon WhitePrinceton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691197074

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The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography

David Gordon WhitePrinceton University Press

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ISBN-10: 0691197075 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691197074 · 2014 · 1st Edition

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David Gordon White provides a meticulous historical examination of the Yoga Sutra, tracing its transformation from a relatively obscure Sanskrit text into the foundational scripture of global postural yoga. By analyzing the work's reception across centuries, the author reveals how its meaning has been continuously reinterpreted to suit the evolving spiritual and cultural needs of diverse audiences.

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Publisher: Princeton University Press
1st Edition2014
Pages: 288Language: English

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Author: David Gordon White

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Inferred: Religious StudiesInferred: Reception HistoryInferred: Postural YogaInferred: Textual Criticism

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Cornerstone of: Yoga Philosophy Studies

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