The Yoga Sūtra (Sanskrit → English)

A text to be understood through experience – not through theory

The Yoga Sūtra is a central, yet often misunderstood text of the yogic tradition. At first, it may appear abstract and obscure — but for those who engage with it deeply, it reveals itself as a precise manual for self-realization.

In this book, Grischa takes an independent approach: rather than relying blindly on existing commentaries, each sūtra is freshly translated from the Sanskrit — logically, experientially, and without ideological bias.

The Yoga Sūtra is not a beginner’s text — no more than Chopin is for someone just learning to play piano. Yet sooner or later, every serious practitioner must come into contact with it. Without a solid understanding of the Yoga Sūtra, one's practice often remains shallow — like a musician without knowledge of music theory.

This book is for those who see yoga not as a lifestyle, but as a transformative discipline. It requires patience, perseverance, and a willingness to rethink — and to let go of oversimplified explanations.

This book invites you to read the Yoga Sūtra with fresh eyes: clear, logical, and free from religious overtones. It opens the door to deep and fundamental inquiry.

Over three-quarters of the text has been extensively reworked in this manner. For serious practitioners, this already offers material for many years of study and contemplation. Experience from numerous yoga intensives shows: this approach brings clarity, depth, and orientation unlike most other commentaries. Once the time is right, the entire work — especially Chapter Four — will be fully completed and can be provided as an extension.

Bonus material

This book also includes a sanskrit alphabet chart as well as number of correctly transliterated Vedic and non-Vedic chants such as "vandé gurūṇām", "pūrṇam adah, pūrṇam idaṁ...", "gaṇānāṁ tvā".

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