Yoga Sutras (Aphorisms) of Patanjali
Dedication THIS BOOK IS LAID UPON THE ALTAR OF MASTERS’ CAUSE, AND IS DEDICATED TO THEIR SERVANT H. P. BLAVATSKY.… Read More »Yoga Sutras (Aphorisms) of Patanjali
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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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Patanjali
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Amritanada Upanishad
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Nadabindu Upanishad
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Amritabindu Upanishad
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Theosophy and Eastern Yoga
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