Mediation As Spiritual Culmination: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali, 2-volume Set

📦 Product Details

• Author: Swami Sarvagatananda
  
• Publisher: Vedanta Press & Bookshop
  
• Publication Date: July 2, 2009
  
• Edition: 2008 Edition
  
• Language: English
  
• Hardcover: 1,611 pages
  
• ISBN-10: 8175053097
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8175053090
  
• Item Weight: 3,400 g 

📖 About the Book

Meditation as Spiritual Culmination: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is an in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the foundational texts of classical Indian yoga philosophy. Presented in a two-volume set, the work examines the teachings and practices of yoga as a path toward mental discipline, self-realization, and spiritual liberation.

Through explanations of Patanjali's aphorisms, Swami Sarvagatananda explores key concepts such as concentration, meditation, self-control, detachment, and the stilling of mental fluctuations. The book highlights the importance of disciplined practice, ethical living, and contemplative awareness in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

The work connects traditional yogic philosophy with the broader Vedantic understanding of spiritual realization, offering readers an opportunity to study the deeper purpose of meditation beyond physical exercises. Its extensive coverage makes it a valuable resource for serious students of yoga, meditation practitioners, spiritual seekers, and readers interested in classical Indian philosophy.

✍️ About the Author

Swami Sarvagatananda was a respected monk and spiritual teacher of the Ramakrishna Order, associated with the Vedanta Society of Providence, Rhode Island. He devoted much of his life to teaching Vedanta, meditation, and Indian spiritual philosophy. His teachings emphasized disciplined spiritual practice, self-knowledge, and the practical application of traditional wisdom in everyday life.