Four Chapters on Freedom: Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are among the most profound and authoritative texts in the entire tradition of yoga — a concise yet extraordinarily deep guide to the science of the mind and the path to liberation. In Four Chapters on Freedom, Swami Satyananda Saraswati — one of the most revered yoga masters of the 20th century and founder of the Bihar School of Yoga — offers a comprehensive and illuminating commentary on all 196 sutras, making this ancient wisdom accessible to the modern practitioner.

The title refers to the four chapters (padas) of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Samadhi Pada (on contemplation), Sadhana Pada (on practice), Vibhuti Pada (on accomplishments), and Kaivalya Pada (on liberation). Swami Satyananda’s commentary draws on the classical Sanskrit text, transliteration, word-by-word translation, and detailed explanation — providing both scholarly depth and practical guidance for those walking the yogic path.

This is not merely a philosophical text. It is a living guide to the transformation of consciousness — one that has been used by yoga teachers, students, and serious practitioners around the world for decades.

What This Book Covers

• The complete Sanskrit text of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with transliteration
• Word-by-word translation and detailed commentary on all 196 sutras
• The eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga): Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
• The nature of the mind (chitta), its modifications (vrittis), and how to still them
• The stages of samadhi and the path to kaivalya (liberation)
• Practical insights for integrating the sutras into daily sadhana (spiritual practice)

Who This Book Is For

• Serious yoga practitioners and teachers seeking a deeper understanding of the philosophical foundations of yoga
• Students of Vedanta, Samkhya philosophy, and Indian spiritual traditions
• Anyone drawn to the Bihar School of Yoga and the teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Readers of Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Format: Paperback  |  Author: Swami Satyananda Saraswati  |  Publisher: Bihar School of Yoga  |  ISBN: 9788185787183

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