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one of the best translations with good commentary, 5 July 2002
By niels - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Enlightenment: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - New Translation and Commentary (Paperback)
I have read five different translations of Patanjali's yoga sutras so far and I have appreciated all of them. This one is beautifully written and lacks outright erroneous translations or commentaries I have found in some others. Yes, the author mentions some of his other books containing "his" techniques to use, since Patanjali's sutras do not offer any techniques but are more like a compass or roadmap, without telling you what to use as transportation on these roads. I saw that one previous reviewer ranted about "new age pyramid scheme" which I find is an unfair and unfounded accusation against MSI. MSI is giving a high quality translation and commentary and has every right to offer up what he believes will get you there. I have not bought his book called Ascension yet, but having found a compass to the ocean of the soul in the Yoga Sutras, I wouldn't mind finding a rudder for my boat as well. I'll certainly spend [more] without worrying about a "pyramid scheme". I wonder what that reviewer would say about my Osho books, what with all the ugly media-hype about that guy! But after all, Osho was the one who reverendly pointed me to Patanjali in the first place.
I read one or two sutras every night before I turn out the light and this book just keeps pointing true north. It will be one of just a few books to be in my suitcase to anywhere.
Good luck to all seekers and fellow travelers!
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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This is the best thought-provoking guide to enlightenment., 21 Jun 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Enlightenment: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - New Translation and Commentary (Paperback)
This book shows the process of awakening to youself. From the moment you begin to question who you are and why are you here.. you are shown the steps that occur on your way to enlightenment. Wonderful and easily read. Makes sense for an enlightened person to translate another enlightened person's work!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Best of all MSI's books and a magnificent translation, 25 Feb 2005
By a spiritual practicioner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Enlightenment: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - New Translation and Commentary (Paperback)
This is that rare translation that gives you insight into the essence of a text. MSI was obviously partial to his (excellent and highly effective) ascension techniques. But this does not intrude on an impartial and manifold interpretation of this marvellous scripture that brings the text to new life.It has the spark that I look for in a translation of an ancient scripture, which I find in Pierre Ryckman's translation of Confucius' Analogs, and which I have not found in any translation of Plato so far. When Plato sounds fake and wooden, MSI's Patanjali and Ryckman's Confucius are infused with loving care by their translators that takes the book from the level of a re-recording to a rendition.
Those who dislike re-invention may find his take on the Yoga Sutras unkindly, but that would be to do a disservice to the luminous intention to inspire and uplift that this translation represents.
I highly recommend this book, the sole published fruits of MSI's scholarly efforts that I know of, and a marvellous translation.
For the more downbeat and cultish aspects of MSI's work, plus the Praise Ascension technique he talks about please refer to my review of 'First Thunder'.
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