Patanjali

Patanjali is name of several authors and sages in India. Patanjali is also one of the 18 siddhas in the Tamil siddha (Shaiva) tradition.

1. Patanjali was the famous Indian philosopher and writer who flourished in 2nd Century BC. He is best known for his work Yoga Sutra, in which he codified Yoga philosophy.

2. Patanjali ( 240 - 180 BC) was a Sanskrit Grammarian of ancient India. He wrote Mahabhashyam, a commentary of Panini.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Man's life is subject to afflictions from ignorance, desire, aversion, ego, and attachment - ignorance being the root cause of all afflictions.

3. Patanjali is also the author of a medical text called Patanjalatantra. He flourished in 8th Century.

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