Yoga as philosophy and religion

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Yoga is far more than physical exercise; it is a comprehensive system of philosophy, spirituality, and self-discipline that has shaped Indian thought for millennia. In Yoga as Philosophy and Religion, Surendranath Dasgupta presents a monumental study of yoga as a coherent philosophical system rather than a collection of disparate practices. He traces the development of yogic thought from the Vedic period through the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the Vedanta school. Dasgupta argues that yoga is a method of spiritual realization, not just a set of poses. He examines the distinction between the various paths — Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge), Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion), and Karma Yoga (the path of selfless action) — and explains how each leads toward the ultimate goal of moksha, or liberation. His analysis is both historically rigorous and philosophically deep, making it one of the most authoritative English-language treatments of the subject. \ This EPUB edition is perfect for students of Indian philosophy, practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of their practice, and anyone interested in the intellectual history of Eastern spirituality. Experience one of the most important scholarly works on yoga in a portable digital format.