A classic work of Indian philosophy that succinctly spells out how the
mind works and what is needed to attain liberation
Compiled in the second or third century CE, the Yoga-Sutra is a road
map of human consciousness--and a particularly helpful guide to the mind
states one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual
practices. It expresses the truths of the human condition with great
eloquence: how we know what we know, why we suffer, and how we can
discover the way out of suffering.
Chip Hartranft's fresh translation and extensive, lucid commentary bring
the text beautifully to life. He also provides useful auxiliary
materials, including an afterword on the legacy of the Yoga-Sutra and
its relevance for us today.