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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – translated by Charles Johnston (1917 edition), read by Kyle James Maclean
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are among the most important and enduring texts of Indian philosophy. Though remarkably brief—filling fewer than ten pages in the original—they distill the essence of practical wisdom into a precise and systematic guide for spiritual growth. Written in concise aphorisms, the sutras outline the discipline of yoga as a path from the restless, psychological self toward the realization of the higher, spiritual self.
First translated into English by Charles Johnston in 1917, this edition emphasizes the transformative theme of rebirth: the emergence of the spiritual being from the psychic nature. Patanjali describes both the obstacles of desire and illusion, and the practical means to overcome them through concentration, meditation, and ethical living.
Timeless in its clarity and depth, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali continues to inspire seekers of wisdom and self-realization around the world.
