Essay name: Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study)
Author:
Susmi Sabu
Affiliation: University of Kerala / Department of Sanskrit
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 attributed to Adi Shankaracharya.
Chapter 5 - Observations
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word in a scholastic manner.炉
There are a number of references
to grammar in the second chapter that signifies the accuracy of
words. For instance, while explaining the word alinga, the author
33 gives a detailed grammatical explanation. In the portion which
deals with the practice of samyama, VBh. also gives an
elaborative grammatical explanation to the word 'rutaj帽膩na.
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PYSBV clearly shows favouritism towards Ny膩ya
methodology. The arguments furnished to prove the existence of
God 35 will confuse the reader as it reflects the views of a
Naiyyayika. Here the author presents the arguments following the
Navyany膩ya methodology profoundly to prove the existence of
God.
36 In rare occasions the arguments appear weak and are not
fit to satisfy a reader. For example, while proving the existence of
God, Vivara峁嘺k膩ra denies the svabh膩vav膩da.37 There, the answer
given by Vivara峁嘺k膩ra is not convincing.
The Philosophical outlook of PYSBV
A comprehensive narrative on the practical aspect of Yoga
Vivara峁嘺k膩ra is not inclined merely to the theory of
Yoga. PYSBV gives ample importance to practical aspect. For
example, while explaining the nine types of yogins, various means
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