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The Yoga-Darshana is a book that presents the ancient Indian philosophy of yoga as outlined in the Sutras of Patanjali. The book also includes the commentary or Bhasya of Vyasa, a renowned Hindu philosopher. The author, Ganganatha Jha, provides a comprehensive and accessible translation of the text, which is divided into four chapters or padas. The first chapter introduces the concept of yoga and its various forms, while the second chapter focuses on the practice of yoga, including the eight limbs or steps of yoga. The third chapter explores the supernatural powers that can be attained through yoga, and the final chapter discusses the ultimate goal of yoga, which is liberation or moksha. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy and practice of yoga and provides a thorough understanding of its principles and teachings.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.