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About the Book
Yoga Yajnavalkya Samhita— is a profound and timeless wisdom of yogic philosophy and practices. This book is structured in the form of a dialogue, which is a quite prominent format in ancient Indian scriptures. It is divided into twelve chapters and cumulatively contains 504 verses that address different aspects of yoga. These chapters systematically speak about various dimensions of yoga, including asanas or postures, pranayama or breath control, meditation and ethical guidelines to be followed in yogic practices. The text offers guidance on how to maintain a balanced and harmonious lifestyle, cultivate positive relationships, and contribute to the well-being of society. It also points up the importance of continuous self-reflection and learning, encouraging practitioners to remain humble and open to new insights and experiences. This makes the Yoga Yajnavalkya Samhita not just a historical artifact, but a living tradition that continues to inspire and guide yogis across generations.
Yajnavalkya was a rishi known for his intelligence that was at par with his sense of humor encompassed in wit and wisdom. Yajnavalkya’s knowledge is profound in the vedic text. Yajnavalkya as we know him is renowned for his unsurpassed spiritual wisdom and power. He is the famed author of the Shukla Yajurveda Samhita.
About the Author
Dr. N.K. Singh, 30 years research experience on Oriental Religion and Philosophy, has written several books on religion, philosophy and its allied subjects. He did his Ph.D. from Patna University, Patna. His works, especially on oriental studies initiated considerable interest on Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam, carrying high appreciation from scholars of Buddhist and Islamic countries. Presently, he is the Director of International Centre for Religious Studies, Delhi and Chief Editor of Global Religious Vision: a quarterly Research Journal since 1999. In 2000, he established the publishing house known as Global Vision Publishing House in Delhi for promoting research culture among Indian youth.
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