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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

A Patanjali spokesman categorically denied that any of these events took place.

From New York Times Jul. 26, 2018

In the opinion of Hindu writers and pundits Patanjali was the author of three works, viz.,

From Five Years of Theosophy by Various

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