Yoga Commentary

Written almost two millennia ago, Patañjali's work focuses on how to attain the direct experience and realization of the purusa: the innermost individual self, or soul. As the classical treatise on the Hindu understanding of mind and consciousness and on the technique of meditation, it has exerted immense influence over the religious practices of Hinduism in India and, more recently, in the West.

The three short treatises translated herein on the subject of the famous Six yogas of Naropa (Naro'i Chos Drug) are compositions by authors representing sub-schools of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The first is a translation of the Instructions (gdams) portion of in the hagiography (rnam thar) or literally Life and Liberation Narrative of Naropa entitled Mhas grub mynam-med dpal-ldan Na-ro-pa'i rnam-par thar=pa dri-med legs-bsad bde-chen 'brug-sgra which may be rendered "The well-narrated immaculate biography of the peerless sage Naropa or the voice of thunder of the Great Bliss. ...

This book is a spiritual memoir on the life and explorations of Anthony “Prem” Carlisi, as well as a source of practical, applicable information about the practices of Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. The synergy of these three sciences are what Prem believes to be the key to living a healthy, rooted, and ecstatic life!

This edition of The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is presented as a valuable bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding. Earlier translations and commentaries on the Sutras of Patanjali have played a crucial role in introducing this monumental work to the West. Yet the landscape of spiritual inquiry has changed over the years. Readers today bring new questions, new challenges, and a renewed desire for clarity, relevance, and direct experience. In revisiting Johnston’s earlier work and that of older translations and commentaries, this edition: Updates antiquated language and ...

The Living Gita is a translation of, and commentary on, the Bhagavad Gita by Sri Swami Satchidananda, one of the world’s most respected Yoga masters. The Gita is the summary and essence of Eastern spiritual wisdom, drawn from the Hindu tradition. When Swami Satchidananda arrived in the West in 1966, he recognized the need to make the teachings of Yoga and this classic text accessible to modern readers and listeners. He soon began giving talks on the Gita, which became the foundation for The Living Gita, first published in 1988.

Beyond the physical postures lies the ancient, guarded science of the soul. Are you ready to awaken the fire within? For decades, the modern world has treated yoga as a mere physical exercise - a routine of stretching, sweating, and striving for the perfect pose. But the ancient masters did not practice yoga to sculpt their bodies; they practiced it to completely liberate their minds and awaken the dormant, high-voltage energy of the cosmos resting within them. In The Hatha Yoga Pradipika: Awakening the Inner Fire, author Naveen Goyal invites you to step off the noisy, crowded surface of ...

Stop Trying to "Fix" Your Life. Start Understanding Your Mind. The Ancient Map to Inner Peace in a Chaotic Modern World. We live in an era of paradox. We have mapped the human genome and explored the edges of the solar system, yet we often cannot find our car keys - or more importantly, our peace of mind. We are the most connected generation in history, yet we face a global epidemic of loneliness. We are the gods of technology, but we remain the slaves of our own impulses. What if the manual for your mind was written 2,000 years ago? The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is not just an ancient ...

Discover the Ultimate Science of Freedom In a world addicted to chaos, distraction, and relentless noise, true peace is not found by escaping your life - it is found by mastering it. Hidden within the vast tapestry of ancient Indian wisdom lies a profound, nearly forgotten masterpiece: the Yoga Yajnavalkya Samhita. Unlike other texts that demand you abandon the world for a Himalayan cave, this profound dialogue was spoken in the bustling court of a king. It is a revolutionary, step-by-step manual designed specifically for the householder - the individual seeking cosmic illumination while ...

Read by the authors. The power of faith intersects with the practicality of counseling in this unique partnership of a faith/worship leader and a therapist as they offer a pathway for readers to find help, hope, healing, and freedom while navigating life’s struggles. No one is immune from...

Most books on yoga and nonduality focus on techniques, altered states, or the promise of awakening. The Nondual Yoga Sutras begins from a quieter and more radical insight: awareness was never bound. Inspired by the structure of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras, this book offers a contemporary, recognition-based re-expression of the text through a nondual lens. Rather than presenting yoga as a path of attainment, it explores yoga as clarity. An honest seeing into what is already present beneath experience. Across four movements—Recognition, Misidentification, Expression, and Integration—the ...

Uncover the Ancient Secret of Shakti. A Narrative Journey into the Heart of the Divine Mother. Are you ready to walk the bridge between the human and the divine? In a world obsessed with power and plagued by uncertainty, the ancient Markandeya Purana stands as a lighthouse of resilience. It is the only major Purana that does not ask you to renounce the world, but to master it through the power of Shakti. In The Markandeya Purana: The Saga of Shakti, author Naveen Goyal offers a stunning, narrative retelling of this timeless scripture. Moving beyond dry translation, this book breathes life ...

Unlock the ancient spiritual architecture of the oldest scripture known to humanity - and discover the ultimate map to your own consciousness. We live in an age of deafening noise. We are drowning in information, digital notifications, and shallow distractions, yet we are starving for profound wisdom. We have mastered the external world, but we have lost our connection to the sacred. What if the cure to modern anxiety, burnout, and disconnection has been waiting for us for over three and a half millennia? In The Rigveda: Rediscovering the Roots of Indian Consciousness, author Naveen Goyal ...

When the world feels too heavy to carry, where do you find the strength to rise? Discover the ancient rescue mission that offers a modern lifeline for the soul. We all know the feeling of sinking. Whether it is the pressure of modern life, the weight of anxiety, or the deep, quiet fear that we are drifting away from our true purpose, the sensation of being submerged is universal. Thousands of years ago, the sages of India told a story about this exact feeling. They described Mother Earth (Bhudevi) sinking into the dark waters of the cosmic ocean, held captive by greed and despair. But they ...

Before there was light, there was sound. Discover the ancient world’s ultimate manual for sonic mysticism. We live today in the Kali Yuga - an age of deafening noise, digital bombardment, and relentless distraction. Our nervous systems are exhausted. We are desperate for peace, yet we have forgotten how to truly listen. Thousands of years ago, in the lush, silent forests of the ancient Indian subcontinent, the Vedic sages discovered a profound truth: the universe is not made of dead matter; it is a symphony of vibrating energy. They realized that to cross the terrifying abyss between the ...

Step out of the high heavens and into the vibrant, beating heart of ancient India. For centuries, the Rigveda, Samaveda, and Yajurveda have been celebrated as the aristocratic texts of the cosmos - grand, sky-gazing hymns dedicated to maintaining the order of the stars and pleasing the high gods. But what about the ordinary human being? What about the farmer standing in a cracked field praying for rain, the mother tending to a feverish child in the dead of night, or the traveler fearing the shadows of the primeval forest? Enter the Atharvaveda. In The Atharvaveda: The Ancient Song of Life, ...

Are you searching for a truth that lies beyond the chaos of modern life? Do you feel an inner calling to answer the most profound question of all: "Who Am I?" For centuries, seekers have turned to one of the brightest jewels of Indian philosophy, Adi Shankara's Vivekachudamani, for its direct and uncompromising path to spiritual liberation. Yet, for many modern readers, the depth of this ancient text can feel dense and inaccessible. Naveen Goyal's “The Vivekachudamani: The Crest-Jewel of Timeless Wisdom” bridges this gap, transforming a profound philosophical masterpiece into an ...

Discover the Cosmos Within: Awaken the Sleeping Goddess and Master the Supreme Science of Yoga. Modern yoga has largely forgotten its most magnificent secret: you are not merely stretching physical muscles; you are meant to be commanding the cosmic fire. For centuries, humanity has searched the external world for the Divine - climbing distant mountains, bathing in freezing rivers, and getting lost in labyrinths of dry philosophy and rigid dogma. But what if the ultimate temple is the very body you inhabit? What if the universe is not a place you live in, but a reality you are? In The Shiva ...

What if you had only seven days to find the meaning of life? This is not a theoretical question. It is the urgent, desperate plea of a great king cursed to die, and it ignites the most profound and beautiful story ever told. The Srimad Bhagavatam, an ancient and revered epic, is more than just a scripture; it is a living river of wisdom, a literary incarnation of the Divine designed to quench the deepest thirst of the soul. But for centuries, its profound beauty has often been veiled by complex language and dense philosophy. Until now. In Srimad Bhagavatam: Timeless Tales from the Bhagavata...

Discover the profound wisdom that has guided seekers for over 1,500 years towards liberation and self-realization. Have you ever wondered who you truly are beneath the layers of thoughts, emotions, and experiences that seem to define your daily existence? Do you find yourself seeking answers to life's deepest questions about consciousness, suffering, and the nature of reality itself? What if the key to understanding your essential nature and achieving lasting freedom has been preserved in one of humanity's most systematic and profound philosophical texts? A Journey Through Ancient Wisdom ...

The Tao of Non-Doing: A Carefree Commentary on the Natural Effortless Way of the Master Lao Tzu For this book, I have taken some liberties. To start off with, the "Tao Te Ching" is a sacred text within the Taoist tradition of China, not the Advaita or non-dualistic tradition of India. But I was struck by how eloquently Lao Tzu describes the state of non-doership that is a prominent marker in Advaita of awakening. Classic Advaita, including the contemporary non-dual offerings, tends to be on the dry side. I very much enjoyed Lao Tzu's lively and poetic approach. Working from the brilliant ...