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Yoga Sutras Overview
All 196 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — with word-by-word meaning, translation and commentary — the foundational text of classical yoga.
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Samadhi Pada
51 sutras · The nature of yoga and samadhi
योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः — Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind.
Sadhana Pada
55 sutras · Practice; kriya yoga and ashtanga
अभ्यासवैराग्याभ्यां तन्निरोधः — Cessation is achieved through practice and dispassion.
Vibhuti Pada
56 sutras · Powers and siddhis
देशबन्धश्चित्तस्य धारणा — Dharana is binding the mind to a place.
Kaivalya Pada
34 sutras · Liberation
पुरुषार्थशून्यानां गुणानां प्रतिप्रसवः कैवल्यम् — Liberation is the return of the gunas to their source.
How to use
Step by step
- 1Pick a Pada (Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti, Kaivalya).
- 2Read sutra-by-sutra.
- 3Tap words for meaning.
- 4Follow the classical commentary.
Benefits
Why devotees love this
- All 196 sutras.
- Word-by-word.
- Vyasa Bhashya summary included.
- Free.
Common use cases
When people use Yoga Sutras Overview
- 1Yoga teacher training prep.
- 2Personal ashtanga sadhana.
- 3Meditation study.
- 4Sanskrit study through a compact text.
Common mistakes
Avoid these
- Reading the Vibhuti Pada for siddhi shortcuts — Patanjali warns against attachment to siddhis.
- Skipping Samadhi Pada as too abstract.
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Text per Vyasa Bhashya; translations from standard editions.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Patanjali's Ashtanga is different from Hatha Yoga (which comes from later texts like Hatha Yoga Pradipika).
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