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Yoga as Philosophy and Religion by Surendranath Dasgupta is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical and religious aspects of yoga. The book delves into the origins and development of yoga, tracing its roots in ancient Indian philosophy and examining its evolution over time. It also explores the various schools of yoga, including Hatha, Raja, and Jnana, and their respective teachings and practices.The author provides a detailed analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of yoga, including its metaphysical and epistemological foundations. He also discusses the role of yoga in Indian religion, particularly in Hinduism, and its relationship to other religious traditions.The book is structured in a clear and accessible manner, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the complexities of yoga as both a philosophy and a religion. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of yoga, as well as those interested in Indian philosophy and religion more broadly.1924. This little volume is an attempt at a brief exposition of the philosophical and religious doctrine found in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra as explained by its successive commentaries of Vyasa, Vacaspati, Vijnana Bhikshu and others. The scope of this work is limited to a brief exposition of the intellectual foundation, or the theoretical side, of the Yoga practices, consisting of the philosophical, psychological, cosmological, ethical, religious, and other doctrines which underlie these practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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