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You must choose which Patanjali to teach from one verse's claim
For decades, you've practiced yoga, invoking Patanjali's name. Now, imagine that name might belong to four different people, and your tradition was assembled by an 11th-century scholar-king.
You must choose which Patanjali to teach from one verse's claim
This episode explores the complex identity of Patanjali, a name central to yoga, grammar, and medicine. It delves into how a single verse, composed centuries after the original texts, shaped the understanding of this influential figure.
Person: Patanjali
Period: 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE (Yoga Sutras)
Text: Yoga Sutras
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