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Patanjali

American  
[puh-tuhn-juh-lee] / pəˈtʌn dʒə li /

noun

  1. flourished late 2nd century b.c., Indian scholar and philosopher: sometimes regarded as the founder of yoga.


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He rarely performed, although he later brought his spiritual quest into his music in compositions such as "Patanjali," named for the great yoga master.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

The teachings of the sage Patanjali, who lived circa 400 BCE, regarding ancient Yoga traditions and beliefs were compiled into approximately 200 Yoga sutras.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022

In between, he told me, he oversees Patanjali and its associated trusts and charitable activities.

From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2018

In 2010, Rajeev Dixit, one of Ramdev’s closest advisers, who taught him about swadeshi economics and helped make Patanjali a national brand, died suddenly.

From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2018

Such are the Yoga sutras, or aphorisms, as enunciated by Patanjali.

From Cosmic Consciousness by Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall

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