WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW, BUT FIRST... here are seven ways to explain this sūtra from seven different, respected, and renowned authorities known for their work with Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras.
T.K.V. Desikachar: Here begins the authoritative instruction on Yoga.
B.K.S. Iyengar: With prayers for divine blessings, now begins an exposition of the sacred art of yoga.
Sri Swami Satchidananda: Now the exposition of Yoga is being made.
Chip Hartranft: Now, the teachings of yoga.
Gregor Maehle: Now then authoritative instruction in yoga.
Swāmi Hariharānanda Āranya: Now then yoga is being explained.
I.K. Taimni: Now, an exposition of Yoga (is to be made).
B.K.S. Iyengar: With prayers for divine blessings, now begins an exposition of the sacred art of yoga.
Sri Swami Satchidananda: Now the exposition of Yoga is being made.
Chip Hartranft: Now, the teachings of yoga.
Gregor Maehle: Now then authoritative instruction in yoga.
Swāmi Hariharānanda Āranya: Now then yoga is being explained.
I.K. Taimni: Now, an exposition of Yoga (is to be made).
HERE'S A SHORT VIDEO FOR...
- how to chant this sūtra,
- how to notate with marks (svaras) denoting a high, middle, or low note when chanting, and
- a word-for-word break down of this sūtra.
