The Yoga-System of Patanjali: Or the Ancient Hindu Doctrine of Concentration of Mind Embracing the Mnemonic Rules, Called Yoga-sutras, of Patanjali and the comment, called Yoga-Bhashya, Attributed to - Softcover
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About The The book delves into the challenges of interpreting ancient texts, particularly the Yoga-sutras attributed to Patanjali. It explores authorship and dating, suggesting a timeframe between the 3rd and 5th centuries AD. The text analyzes philosophical concepts and breaks down the Yoga-sutras into four books. It discusses substance (dravya) and its qualities (guna), comparing them to parts and groups. Evidence suggests Patanjali lived between the 4th and 5th centuries AD, while the Yoga-bhasya dates from the 4th to 7th centuries AD. Vacaspatimicra's work is dated to the 9th century AD, aiding in understanding Yoga and Nyaya development. About The James Haughton Woods (1864-1935) pioneered Asian studies at Harvard, shaping its academic landscape. After extensive studies in Europe and India, he returned to Harvard in 1903. He became a professor of Indian philosophy, translating Paul Deussen's work. Woods expanded his focus to Buddhism and East Asia, advocating for faculty positions and establishing the Harvard-Yenching Institute. His legacy endures through scholarly contributions and institutional developments. The Title 'The Yoga-System of Or the Ancient Hindu Doctrine of Concentration of Mind Embracing the Mnemonic Rules, Called Yoga-sutras, of Patanjali and the comment, called Yoga-Bhashya, Attributed to Veda-Vyasa and the Explanation, Called Tattva-Vaicaradi, of Vachaspati-Micra written/authored/edited by James Haughton Woods', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088567 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 423 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Psychology, Yoga. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms
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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: The book delves into the challenges of interpreting ancient texts, particularly the Yoga-sutras attributed to Patanjali. It explores authorship and dating, suggesting a timeframe between the 3rd and 5th centuries AD. The text analyzes philosophical concepts and breaks down the Yoga-sutras into four books. It discusses substance (dravya) and its qualities (guna), comparing them to parts and groups. Evidence suggests Patanjali lived between the 4th and 5th centuries AD, while the Yoga-bhasya dates from the 4th to 7th centuries AD. Vacaspatimicra's work is dated to the 9th century AD, aiding in understanding Yoga and Nyaya development. About The Translator: James Haughton Woods (1864-1935) pioneered Asian studies at Harvard, shaping its academic landscape. After extensive studies in Europe and India, he returned to Harvard in 1903. He became a professor of Indian philosophy, translating Paul Deussen's work. Woods expanded his focus to Buddhism and East Asia, advocating for faculty positions and establishing the Harvard-Yenching Institute. His legacy endures through scholarly contributions and institutional developments. The Title 'The Yoga-System of Patanjali: Or the Ancient Hindu Doctrine of Concentration of Mind Embracing the Mnemonic Rules, Called Yoga-sutras, of Patanjali and the comment, called Yoga-Bhashya, Attributed to Veda-Vyasa and the Explanation, Called Tattva-Vaicaradi, of Vachaspati-Micra written/authored/edited by Translator: James Haughton Woods', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088567 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 423 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Psychology, Yoga. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms 423. Seller Inventory # PB1111019799903
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