Demystifying Patanjali: The Yoga Sutras: The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda as Presented by his Direct Disciple, Swami Kriyananda

Swami Kriyananda does a great job explaining the scriptures in a way that is clear and applicable to daily life. This translation of the scripture is excellent as well. This is a must read for anyone who would like any direction at all on their spiritual journey.

If you're a follower of Paramahansa Yogananda, and if you're looking for the most authentic information about Patanjali, then this is the book for you. I read this book in a day, or so, because the information was so fulfilling and easy to understand with information applicable to daily life. I recommend this read!!!

I find this book easy to understand. Terms are defined, and the author provides a lot of historical context for his presentation. Since it's the first book I've read on Patanjali's teachings, I don't know how it compares with others. I gave it four stars for its clarity, depth, and presentation.

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My conscious had some pangs of regret when I heard that the author was a shyster. But what the heck...he’s only human ? Demystified for sure !

Excellent. I am rereading and making notes in my computer of all the important things to remember. Easy to understand.

Lots of good info in the book. Look past the authors personal feelings and just pull out the golden nuggets. Well worth the money.

Easy to read and understand

Après avoir lu la Bhagavad gita de Yogananda qui un ouvrage fabuleux je m'attendais a beaucoup mieux... Je ne conseille donc pas ce livre

Was enormously simplified and enriching

Excellent book on Patanjali. Easy to understand.

Certainly a very good translation of the Yoga Sutras, which probably came from Yogananda, and it's priceless. But commentaries are almost dispensable (boring): they don't add to the eternal knowledge expressed in the Sutras themselves, there's an egotistical point of view and short sighted preconceptions. Worth it, if you don't pay attention to those!

Good, thanks.