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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

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

From New York Times Jul. 26, 2018

One former high-level executive at Patanjali, who worked at the company for several years, spoke to me on condition of anonymity, saying he feared retaliation.

From New York Times Jul. 26, 2018

This idea has been expressed in a few words by Patanjali, the great Hindu evolutionist who lived long before the Christian era.

From Five Lectures on Reincarnation by Swami Abhedananda

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