History of Yoga:: History of Sciecne Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization Volume XVI Part 2

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sarya Prakash Singh
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Centre for Studies in Civilisations
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 October 2014
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 845 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8187586443
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788187586449
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2600 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

History of Yoga is a profound scholarly undertaking forming part of the prestigious multi-volume series, History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization. This specific volume (Vol. XVI, Part 2), authored by Satya Prakash Singh, offers a comprehensive historical and philosophical survey of Yoga, tracing its evolution from its nebulous origins in the Vedic and Pre-Vedic eras to its systematization in the classical period and beyond

Unlike popular manuals that focus on physical postures, this volume treats Yoga as a core constituent of Indian civilization. It explores Yoga as a rigorous psychological and spiritual science aimed at the transformation of consciousness. The text meticulously examines the intersection of Yoga with the Vedas, Upanishads, Buddhist and Jain traditions, and the foundational Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Satya Prakash Singh was a distinguished scholar of Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy. He was widely respected for his ability to interpret ancient Vedic symbolism through the lens of modern thought. His work is characterized by "hermeneutic depth"—the ability to uncover the hidden meanings behind ritualistic language. As a researcher, he contributed significantly to the Project of History of Indian Science, Philosophy and Culture (PHISPC), ensuring that the spiritual dimensions of Indian history were documented with the same academic rigor as its material achievements.