The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Charles Johnston, Foundational Texts of Classical Yogic Philosophy

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translated and interpreted by Charles Johnston, presents one of the foundational texts of classical yoga philosophy: a concise guide to disciplining the mind, overcoming distraction, and realizing the true Self beyond ordinary thought and sensation. Organized as brief aphorisms, the work describes yoga as the stilling of the fluctuations of consciousness, then outlines the obstacles, practices, ethical restraints, meditative stages, and spiritual powers that arise on the path toward liberation. Johnston’s version frames Patanjali’s teaching as both a practical psychology and a mystical science, emphasizing concentration, detachment, moral purity, and inward contemplation as the means by which the seeker passes from restless mental activity into clarity, insight, and final freedom. Please consider supporting my work by downloading the full audiobook at one of the following websites: AGM Website - https://altrusiangrace.store/products... Bandcamp - https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/ Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/B0HB6819D2... Spotify - http://open.spotify.com/show/0mGjRmEX... VISIT THE NEW AGM WEBSITE! Go to either https://altrusiangrace.com OR https://altrusiangrace.store/ for all my audiobooks, merch, news and more! You can now hire my voice for your projects! You can preview my available voices on Eleven Labs at https://altrusiangrace.store/pages/hi... THE GNOSTIC TAROT and THE NECROTAROTCON card decks now available! https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell... *FOLLOW THE AGM PODCAST at https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vc6Y7i... *JOIN MY PATREON at   / altrusiangracemedia   *BECOME A YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBER at    / @altrusiangracemedia   *JOIN THE CULT OF STARRY WISDOM at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/s... *MY AUDIOBOOKS FOR AUDIBLE AND SPOTIFY - https://altrusiangrace.blogspot.com/p... *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON DASHERY at https://altrusiangrace.dashery.com/ *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3peS9j3 *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON TEEPUBLIC at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/altr... *SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW CHANNELS - AGM STORYTIME at    / @agmstorytime   AND MAGNA VORAGO at    / @magnavorago   As an Amazon Associate I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases and it helps to support my channel. #audiobook #patanjali #yogasutras Please consider LIKING the video, SUBSCRIBING to the channel, and SHARING the links! These simple actions go a long way in supporting AGM and is truly appreciated! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Places to follow and support Altrusian Grace Media~~ Old Website ► https://altrusiangrace.blogspot.com/ Bandcamp ► https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com Twitter ►   / altrusiangrace   Rumble ► https://rumble.com/c/c-375437 YouTube ►    / altrusiangracemedia   AGM Storytime ►   / @agmstorytime   Odessy ► https://odysee.com/@altrusiangracemed... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To kindly donate directly to my channel: www.paypal.me/altrusiangrace