Islamic yoga!!
Why are Patanjali's classical Yoga Sutras suddenly called YogI Sutras? How can somebody mis-spell a classic? Imagine calling Milton's 'Paradise Lost' as 'Paradise Loser'. Weird. Or may be not. May be it's plain ignorance.
Most egregious in terms of the ignorance begins with the use of an Islamic tomb (Taj) on the cover of a most sacred Hindu classic. Yes, in spite of countless Hindu motifs, pictures, and sculptures being very easily accessible. Did the author ever hear of AUM?
Hindu spiritual practices were brutally punished by the Islamic conquerors as what they called "false religion" of non-believers and the practitioners slaughtered by the thousands. No offence meant to a practising Muslim yogi, if any at all, but why, say, publish a Bible with a picture of the Kaaba at Mecca on its cover?
Stop muddling up. If one does not know, then learning instead of writing is often a better option. Barbara Miller and many others have done good jobs in translating the timeless Sutras. Spare this wacky Shah Jahan school of Islamic Yoga.
Strays away
I have read many translations of Patanjali now. These interpretations in some instances stray far from the sutra meaning. In other instances, the cross references with Christian and Biblical references may help those not familiar with things Eastern. There is no reference to the original Sanskrit words and roots that I find essential in understanding the meanings. I believe that this is a good first book for those who have little exposure to Indian scripture. I would hope people would find their interest piqued enough by this book to go deeper.
Incredibly Insightful!!
I give this book a TEN because it has aided me in my own
spiritual journey. It is amazing how the mind works. Dr.
Condron's book gives incredible insight to the cause and
effect actions of the mind. I didn't realize all that unfolds
as I practice concentration and meditation. It's like opening
a door to paradise. Greg Hoeflicker
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