The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the foundation text of Raja Yoga, one of the six orthodox astika schools of Hindu philosophy. The 196 sutras are divided into four forms - Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga - the last of which is the highest (or royal) practice. This is a large print edition of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offering clear easy to read version. This edition offers text printed in fot size 14. Maharishi Patanjali is a saint who is believed to have lived some time during the 2nd century BCE. Known for his Yoga Sutras work Patanjali was also a scientist and a doctor whose clarity and wisdom was remarkable.