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Yoga and Meditation in the tradition of the Bihar School of Yoga

Books :: Classical Texts

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Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Without doubt the most comprehensive and practical commentary so far published in the English language and already considered a standard work. Sanskrit text, English translation and a full and detailed commentary on Swatmarama’s classic treatise on Hatha Yoga. Illustrated throughout and with a full Sanskrit glossary
720pp. illustrated

Four Chapters on Freedom
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
An important work for both student and teacher alike and one which is often recommended as a standard work on the subject.
Sanskrit text, English translation and Swamiji’s incisive commentary on what is perhaps the most well known of all the classical works, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Includes a detailed introduction and full Sanskrit glossary.
399pp.

Nine Principal Upanishads
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Sanskrit text and English translation on nine of the most important and well known Upanishads. Each Upanishad is prefaced by Swamiji’s summary thus allowing the reader to approach the text with a basic understanding of the teachings contained therein.
262pp.

Ishavasya Upanishad
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Sanskrit text, English translation and detailed commentary on this most important "principal" Upanishad, considered to be the seed of Indian philosophy in general and of Vedanta philosophy in particular. Includes a useful introduction to the essence and wisdom of the Upanishads.
82pp.

Prashnopanishad
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Sanskrit text and English translation of this important "principal" Upanishad. In addition to Swamiji’s detailed commentary, Shankaracharya’s classic commentary is also reproduced. Includes a detailed introduction to the Upanishads in general, together with practical notes on the sadhanas (spiritual practices) referred to in the text.
274pp.

Nirvanopanishad
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Sanskrit text, English translation and commentary on this little-known Sannyasa Upanishad which outlines the progress / teachings / vision of a paramahamsa parivrajaka sannyasin (self-realised mendicant monk).
84pp.