Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)

by Makarand Gopal Newalkar | 2017 | 82,851 words | ISBN-13: 9780893890926

This page relates ‘Conclusion’ of the English translation of the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali: an ancient Indian tradition spanning over 5000 years old dealing with Yoga:—Meditating the mind on the Atma leading to the realization of self. This study interprets the Yogasutras in light of both ancient and modern commentaries (e.g., Vyasa and Osho) while supporting both Sankhya and Vedanta philosophies.

Conclusion

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Part 1 - Misery and its eradication—Basis of various philosophies

Part 2 - Universal applicability of Pātañjala-Yogasūtras

Part 3 - Gist of four Pādas of Pātañjala Yogadarśana

Part 4 - Etic and Emic Approach

Part 5 - Relevance of Pātañjala Yogadarśana in modern times

Part 6 - Medicine should be disease specific

Part 7 - Comparative analysis of commentaries on Pātañjala Yogasūtra

Part 8 - Scope for Further Research

Part 9 - Yogasūtras [Conclusion]

A comparative analysis and study of commentaries on Pātañjala-Yogasūtras by Vyāsa (ancient) and its rendering by Svāmī-Hariharānanda-Araṇya, and that by Osho(modern) reveal that applicability of Pātañjala-Yogasūtras as a solution to eradication of human misery is doubtless. It is not bound by limitations of interpretation based on any particular time frame. In that sense it’s efficacy is timeless.

In chapter I, we have discussed nine most popular schools of Indian Philosophy. As we have seen there, eradication of human misery is the focus of these philosophies.

Last Updated: 11 July, 2021