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Historical Exposition • Theoretical Framework

An Introduction to Pātañjala Yoga Sūtras

Explore the comprehensive scholarly narratives tracing the mythic genesis, aesthetic doctrine of Rasa, theater architecture, semiotics of Abhinaya, and textual transmission.

PART 01 OF 10

The Philosophy of Yoga & Darśana

Classical Yoga constitutes one of the six orthodox darśanas of Indian philosophy. Formulated systematically by Maharṣi Patañjali, it provides an ontological and psychological map to quiet the fluctuating modifications of consciousness (citta-vṛtti-nirodha) and reveal the pure witnessing consciousness (Puruṣa) in its intrinsic radiance.

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