{"product_id":"sutras-stories-and-yoga-philosophy-1","title":"Sutras, Stories and Yoga Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a close reading of four Indian narratives from different time periods (epic, Upaniṣadic, pre-modern and contemporary): Ekalavya's story from the \u003ci\u003eMahābhārata\u003c\/i\u003e (MBh 1.123.1-39), the story of Prajāpati, Indra and Virochana from the \u003ci\u003eChāndogya Upanisad\u003c\/i\u003e (CU 8.7.1-8.12.5), the story of Śankara in the King's body from the \u003ci\u003eŚankaradigvijaya\u003c\/i\u003e, and A.R. Murugadoss's Hindi film \u003ci\u003eGhajini\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), respectively. These stories are thematically juxtaposed with Pātañjala-yoga, namely Patañjali's \u003ci\u003eYogasūtra\u003c\/i\u003e and its vast commentarial body. The sūtras reveal hidden philosophical layers. The stories, on the other hand, contribute to the clarification of \"philosophical junctions\" in the \u003ci\u003eYogasūtra\u003c\/i\u003e. Through sūtras and stories, the author explores the question of self-identity, with emphasis on the role of memory and the place of body in identity-formation. Each of the stories diagnoses the connection between self-identity and (at least a sense of) freedom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmploying cutting-edge methodology, crossing the boundaries of literary theory, story-telling, and philosophical reflection, this book presents fresh interpretations of Indian thought. It is useful to specialists in Asian philosophy and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261571354968,"sku":"9781138638389","price":204.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138638389_7056909a-d11f-4529-b9c6-47d6105e2374.jpg?v=1777260658","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sutras-stories-and-yoga-philosophy-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}