The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: the Book of the Spiritual Man

This is a classic, authoritative translation and commentary. It's free because it's in the public domain. I personally found it easier to understand than any other translation and commentary. I even prefer it over the version of my beloved hero Swami Vivekananda.The audible version published by Om Shanti Audio is taken from this version. I wholeheartedly recommend that recording. You might prefer to read this kindle version before you buy the audible book. Either way, this will clear up many of your questions about Patanjali and yogic philosophy.

This book was a requirement for my 200-hr YTT. It brought together many of my past spiritual and psychological readings and learnings. I think it may be harder for someone to grasp if they haven't done some sort of extensive meditation and yoga practice but the reading displays the truth of mind and collective consciousness. I recommend it as a essential reading to any spiritual-reading library.

A nearly two thousand year old seminal book of Indian practical philosophy, it contains timeless wisdom that speaks to the heart of truth-seekers of every age and clime. Make no mistake, the knowledge expounded here, if cultivated with inner love and attention, can help the seeker rise to undreamed of heights and transcend the illusory landscape that presently contains us. Though one hundred years old (published in 1912) today, this poignant English rendition and insightful commentary are just as relevant today as they will be to readers of the English language a thousand years hence.I almost gave the book 4 stars thinking of all the typographical errors that could have been attended to by those who scanned and rendered the book to Kindle format. But I'd be sadden to despair if by doing so anyone would be turned away from reading this penetrating interpretation by Charles Johnston, a British Sanskrit scholar in the civil service during Mohandas Gandhi's India.In a later addition to this review, I will endeavor to point out the most egregious typographical errors found in the book, that all may be better served by its purposeful existence. I found an old hardcover edition that I believe will shed light on some the puzzling errors contained in the Kindle edition.

A group I am in is studying the book - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda. For some reason I was not connecting with this translation. I looked for a different one on Amazon and saw this free version for the Kindle. This one is great. My subconscious can see the truth of what is being conveyed through this translator's words. When you want to read any of the great books - The Gita, Vedas, Tao... - remember to try different versions.

Well, a free book is a good deal, and I have a real fascination with the Yoga Sutras, so I took the chance. I have other translations that are commented on by Indian scholars that take slightly different angles, but having this in my kindle is super handy.

Actually ended up listening to audiobook version of this book on Librivox so that I could finish it in the car. Good read if you enjoy trying to understand other systems of belief. Many of the ideas within these writings are in line with some Christian beliefs, though some are foreign and mysterious.

Bad formatting, not readable on a phone, may be ok if reading on a large desktop screen. I think it's all images of text, can't increase font sizes.

All about man and consciousness. And the rules governing the mind. I would recommend this book for every beginner on the path to enlightenment.

La edición no está mal, es una de las primeras en realizarse para el mundo occidental. Buen tamaño y precio, desgraciadamente está lleno de errores ortográficos y algunos sintácticos. Me cobraron mas en el envío que el propio libro. Que suerte vivir en Canarias

Only 87 pages! For Rs. 700/-. Don't buy it.

Just summary of 4 books, not great information

Ne corresponds pas du tout à l'édition annoncée ! C'est une autre édition qui n'a rien à voir, avec peu de commentaires (on est loin de 400 pages)