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Despite their shared foundations, a significant doctrinal distinction separates the two systems. Classical Sāṅkhya does not acknowledge the existence of God, whereas Yoga does—though its conception of God differs markedly from conventional theistic views. The Īśvara of Yoga is not a creator deity in the familiar sense, but rather an eternally liberated, omniscient Puruṣa (soul)—the original teacher (Ādi Guru), forever untouched by the entanglements of material existence. According to both Sāṅkhya and Yoga, the material universe—real and not illusory—emerges from Prakṛti (unmanifest primordial matter) through a series of transformations. Liberation is attained by realising that the Puruṣa (soul) is entirely distinct from this material realm.

The foundational text of the Yoga school is the Yoga Sūtra, composed by the sage Patañjali. Over the centuries, it has been translated and commented upon by countless scholars. In this free EPUB edition, we present the renowned translation and commentary by one of the most revered modern mystics—Swami Vivekananda. His interpretation is of particular value, not only because he was a master of Sanskrit, but also because he was a realised Yogi. This rare combination offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of Yoga through the insights of a true practitioner.

Swami Vivekananda’s translation originally appeared in The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Volume I (under the title Raja Yoga), which is now in the public domain. We are honoured to present this