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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The VBh. portion. In most of the places PYSBV gives more clarity to the ideas when compare with other sub-commentaries. evidences show that Vivara峁嘺k膩ra was well-versed in Medical Science and Grammar. After examining all these subjects, one is forced to say that, the author is not inclined to any of the philosophies. Even though there are a number of evidences to prove the author's inclination to other philosophies such as Ved膩nta, Ny膩ya, P奴rvam墨m膩msa, etc., he is neither an advocate of those philosophies nor an ardent follower of the same. He tries to synthesis the necessary aspects of those philosophies and emphasises the main premise of Yoga philosophy i.e., the practical aspect. Anyhow, the author advocates devotion to God and whenever he gets an opportunity to highlight the importance of the same he utilises it effectively. Finally one can safely conclude that, PYSBV is an important work which has unique place in the philosophy of Yoga. 331
