{"product_id":"four-chapters-on-freedom-commentary-on-the-yoga-sutras-of-patanjali","title":"Four Chapters on Freedom: Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFour Chapters on Freedom: Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satyananda Saraswati\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYoga Sutras of Patanjali\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eFour Chapters on Freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSwami Satyananda Saraswati\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complete Sanskrit text of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with transliteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord-by-word translation and detailed commentary on all 196 sutras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga): Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of the mind (chitta), its modifications (vrittis), and how to still them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stages of samadhi and the path to kaivalya (liberation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical insights for integrating the sutras into daily sadhana (spiritual practice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious yoga practitioners and teachers seeking a deeper understanding of the philosophical foundations of yoga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of Vedanta, Samkhya philosophy, and Indian spiritual traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone drawn to the Bihar School of Yoga and the teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of \u003cem\u003eLight on Yoga\u003c\/em\u003e by B.K.S. Iyengar and \u003cem\u003eThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\u003c\/em\u003e by Sri Swami Satchidananda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback  |  \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swami Satyananda Saraswati  |  \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bihar School of Yoga  |  \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788185787183\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe path to freedom begins with understanding the mind. Order your copy of \u003cstrong\u003eFour Chapters on Freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e today from NYBooksHub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NYBooksHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793297027327,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2809\/2159\/files\/61rvvPBC9LL._SL1400.jpg?v=1783172872","url":"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/four-chapters-on-freedom-commentary-on-the-yoga-sutras-of-patanjali","provider":"NYBooksHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}