Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study)
by Susmi Sabu | 2013 | 55,404 words
This essay studies the enduring and relevance of Yoga in India, highlighting its evolution from a comprehensive philosophy to primarily a physical practice. It further underscores the importance of studying Yoga texts to understand its historical trajectory. Special attention is given to the Patanjala Yogasutra Bhashya Vivarana, a significant work ...
Vivaranakara on animal sacrifice
In the fourth chapter, it is clearly stated that, the 305 practice of injury to animals etc. are prohibited. Even if it is for the sake of sacrifice and being done in such sacrifices as agnistoma, etc. is considered to be having the nature of dark. Though meant for the sake of sacrifice, injury is undesired and obtains what is intended for it. But still he encourages the sacrifices that involve injury to the animals. As for it he says that, injury without giving up the undesired result does not fail to fulfil the great result of the fruit of the sacrifice.