This is a commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in the light of modern thought. The translation by I.K. Taimni is a very scholarly commentary on THE yoga classic: the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. Taimni not only explains each sutra, but also puts them in the context of Indian philosophy in general. As a scientist he also uses graphs to explain his interpretation and relates his insights to the scientific insights of his day (20th century).
This is not the most meditative translation you will find, but perhaps the most comprehensive.
Full review: Yoga Sutras by Patanjali – Science of Yoga – Taimni
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Indeed, I have found Taimni’s work to be a unique combination of scholarship, intuitive knowledge, and the facility with language to get his point across. Worth continual study for the yogi.
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