Origin of yoga

Who Was Maharshi Patanjali?

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Maharshi Patanjali, despite all the legends associated with him, is in unison related to the Naga cult and Shaivait tradition. This only means that he was not from the Vedic tradition. The Yoga he expounds is the accumulation and proposition of the Samanik Vrata or Yoga. He gives importance to the Vratas, calling the mahavratas or supreme vows.

The Early History of the Yoga

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The ancient Vedic people sought happiness through rituals and prayers to their gods, focusing on material pleasures. Over time, they realized outer efforts alone weren’t enough for true fulfillment and eternal happiness. They integrated Samanic principles into their practices, adapting and presenting them as Yoga. They preferred the term Yoga over the original term Vrata because it suited them better.