Demystifying Patanjali

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What happens as we grow spiritually? Is there a universal process that all spiritual seekers experience on their journey to Self-realization? About 2200 years ago, the Indian spiritual master Patanjali outlined this journey, presenting a clear step-by-step guide for truth seekers and saints to achieve divine union, which he termed "yoga." His profound aphorisms, known as Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, serve as a world scripture. However, many scholarly translations have obscured his insights with convoluted language, making it challenging for readers to grasp his original meaning. Thankfully, modern yoga master Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi, has clarified Patanjali's teachings. In this work, Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Yogananda, shares his guru's accessible explanations of Patanjali's aphorisms. Kriyananda reveals that during his three and a half years with Yogananda, he received invaluable insights into these sutras and was able to ask questions about various subjects covered by Patanjali. His reflections and teachings have significantly contributed to this book, making the wisdom of Patanjali more approachable for contemporary readers.