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The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are 196 Indian sutras. The Yoga Sutras were compiled around 400 CE by Sage Patanjali, taking materials about yoga from older traditions. Together with his commentary they form the Pātañjalayogaśāstra.

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Who is Rishi/Acharya Jaigīṣavya mentioned by Vyasya in his commentary on Yogasutras?

While reading Vyasabhashya of Yogasutras, I have just found that at the end of 2nd chapter, Vyasa mentioned Jaigīṣavya and took the opinion of him on the importance of Pratyahara, 5th component of Ashthanga Yoga: ।।2.55।। शब्दादिष्वव्यसनमिन्द्रियजय…
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Hoarding wealth and resources

This question is inspired from the current demonetization that is happening. I remember that Patanjali Yoga Sutras talk about Aparigraha which means non-accumulation. This refers to non-accumulation of thoughts and emotions i.e. not holding onto…
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What is actual difference between Pranan and Prana?

Can anyone site Yogic references with Pranan and Prana? As of now, I know Prana is a Vayu among 10 Vayus but few days back I came across the word Pranan and it is stated its different from Prana vayu. If so, what is the difference between them and…
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