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The Integrity of the Yoga Darśana: A Reconsideration of Classical Yoga
Contributor(s): Whicher, Ian (Author)

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 ISBN: 0791438163     ISBN-13: 9780791438169
Publisher: State University of New York Press
OUR PRICE: $36.05  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 1998
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Hinduism - General
- Philosophy | Eastern
- Health & Fitness | Yoga
Dewey: 181.452
LCCN: 98026388
Series: Suny Series, Religious Studies
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 5.92" W x 8.98" L (1.25 lbs) 440 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Hindu
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
The Integrity of the Yoga Darsana centers on the thought of Patanjali, the great exponent of the authoritative and Classical Yoga school of Hinduism and the reputed author of the Yoga-Sutras. In this textual, historical, and interpretive study, Whicher offers a plausible and innovative reading of the intention of the Yoga-Sutras, namely that Yoga does not advocate the abandonment or condemnation of the world, but rather supports a stance that enables one to live more fully in the world without being enslaved by worldly identification. Challenging and correcting misperceptions about Yoga drawn by traditional and modern interpretations of the Yoga-Sutras, the author argues for a fresh vision of the spiritual potential present in this seminal text, thereby contributing to our understanding of the meaning and practical relevance of Yoga and its reception today.
 
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