4179 - How to know god.
Author: Swami prabhavaanada
Description: This celebrated translation renders Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras—a foundational text on yoga and meditation—into clear, accessible English. Through terse aphorisms, it explores the nature of mind, practice, and the achievement of spiritual liberation. The accompanying commentary interprets these 2000‑year‑old teachings for modern readers, emphasizing mental control, ethical living, and stages of yogic progress toward inner peace and encountering the divine . ⸻ Keywords: Yoga Sūtras, Raja Yoga, mental discipline, meditation, Patañjali, spiritual liberation, inner peace, ethical living, aphorisms, mind control ⸻ Ideal for: Yoga practitioners, meditation students, seekers of contemplative and spiritual practices, and readers seeking a practical yet profound guide to mind-training and self-realization ⸻ Age: 16 years and up – suitable for mature teens and adults ready for philosophical insight and meditative depth ⸻ Theme: Mind mastery, spiritual growth, liberation (kaivalya), overcoming mental obstacles, the eight-limbed path of yoga ⸻ Tone: Reverent, instructive, clear, and contemplative, with a Western-friendly interpretation that maintains the spiritual power of the original  ⸻ Book Type: Scriptural translation; spiritual-philosophical manual; meditation guide ⸻ Length: Approx. 256 pages.