The Path of Yoga: Commentaries on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

DETAILS : 

• Author : Osho
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osho Media International
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2013
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd Revised edition
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8172611056
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8172611057
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 450 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Path of Yoga is a profound and often provocative commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, delivered with the characteristic wit and radical insight of Osho. While many academic translations of Patanjali can feel dry or overly technical, Osho breathes life into these ancient aphorisms, treating them not as a philosophy to be studied, but as a "science of the soul" to be lived.

Osho describes Patanjali as the "greatest scientist of the inner world," comparing his precision to that of a mathematician. The book focuses on the first steps of the Ashtanga (Eight-fold) Path, emphasizing that Yoga is a method of total transformation rather than just physical exercise. Osho deconstructs the ego, the nature of desire, and the mechanics of the mind, guiding the reader toward a state of "no-mind" or Samadhi. His commentaries are famous for their ability to bridge the gap between Eastern mysticism and Western psychology, making the 2,000-year-old sutras feel startlingly relevant to the modern seeker.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Osho (1931–1990), also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, was a charismatic and controversial spiritual master who gained a global following for his rebellious approach to traditional religion. Born in India, he was a brilliant professor of philosophy before becoming a full-time spiritual teacher.

Osho’s teachings defy easy categorization. He advocated for a "total" way of living that combines the silence of meditation with the celebration of life—a concept he termed "Zorba the Buddha." He was a prolific orator, and his books are transcriptions of his extemporaneous talks given over decades. Known as the "Master of Masters," he spoke on every major spiritual tradition, from Zen and Sufism to Hasidism and Tantra. Despite the controversies surrounding his movements in the 1980s, his insights into human consciousness and his "Active Meditations" continue to influence millions of people worldwide.