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 6 - Conclusion
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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PYSBV clearly shows favouritism towards NyÄya methodology. In rare occasions, the arguments appear weak and are not fit to the context. VivaraṇakÄra does not merely incline to the theoretical aspect of Yoga. PYSBV gives ample importance to practical aspect. The evidences in PYSBV clearly indicate that VivaraṇakÄra is a Yogic teacher who knows each and every stage of Yogic practice. VivaraṇakÄra believes in astrology and thinks that the stars influence the destiny of human beings. He advices to use the siddhis for the well-being of the world. VivaraṇakÄra warns the practitioner to not become a victim to the temptations. The explanations given in PYSBV force one to say that VivaraṇakÄra belonged to a period when Buddha and other teachers of philosophy were treated as God. VivaraṇakÄra clearly shows that, the Buddha and so on do not come under the head of God. In PYSBV, one can see a number of references to other philosophies such as Buddhism, NyÄya, VaiÅ›eá¹£ika, VedÄnta etc. VivaraṇakÄra has special interest to the doctrines of PÅ«rvamÄ«mÄmsa. The contradictions with the ideas of VBh. are comparatively less in PYSBV. Anyhow, there are some exceptions in this. In some places, VivaraṇakÄra deviates from the 330
