Patanjali
[ puh-tuhn-juh-lee ]
noun
flourished late 2nd century b.c., Indian scholar and philosopher: sometimes regarded as the founder of yoga.
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The mystical school of Yogis was established by Patanjali, the founder of one of the six philosophical systems of ancient India.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyWith the sage Patanjali, he held the universe to have the power of perpetual progression.
Vikram and the Vampire | Richard F. BurtonHe has expertly mastered the various pranayamas 7-1 of the ancient eightfold yoga outlined by Patanjali.
Autobiography of a YOGI | Paramhansa YoganandaAn opportune memory came to me of one of Patanjali's yoga aphorisms-that on ahimsa (harmlessness).
Autobiography of a YOGI | Paramhansa YoganandaThe ancient rishi Patanjali defines "yoga" as "control of the fluctuations of the mind-stuff."
Autobiography of a YOGI | Paramhansa Yogananda
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