Samādhi
A Commentary on the Yoga Sūtra of Sage Patañjali - Samādhi Pāda
For over two millennia, Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra has stood as the definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga - a luminous roadmap leading seekers toward the highest state of spiritual awakening: samādhi.
For over two millennia, Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra has stood as the definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga - a luminous roadmap leading seekers toward the highest state of spiritual awakening: samādhi. Composed of just 195 concise aphorisms, this sacred scripture distills the vast ocean of yogic wisdom into a timeless, practical manual for self-realisation. In every line lies a seed of truth that has guided countless sages, saints, and sincere seekers to liberation from the endless cycles of ignorance and suffering.
In Samādhi, Chardin offers a deeply insightful commentary on the first section of Patañjali's revered treatise. Drawing from years of study under a traditional teacher and direct experience of integrating these teachings into daily life, Chardin brings to light the profound essence of each sūtra, revealing not only their literal meaning but also their hidden spiritual depth. This book serves as a bridge between the ancient world of the master yogis and the modern seeker navigating today’s world of constant noise, distraction, and disconnection.
The Samādhi Pāda explores the inner mechanics of the mind, the nature of thought, and the means to still its restless waves. Patañjali begins with a single, world-shifting declaration - Yogah chitta vritti nirodhah (sūtra 1.2): “Yoga is the mastery over the modifications of the mind.” From this seed, an entire universe of understanding unfolds. Through the twin practices of abhyāsa (steady effort) and vairāgya (detachment), the seeker learns to transcend mental turbulence and rediscover the luminous stillness of pure consciousness - the true Self beyond ego, fear, and desire.
In an age defined by overstimulation, anxiety, and the endless pursuit of external fulfillment, Patañjali's teachings shine with renewed urgency. His wisdom reminds us that lasting happiness cannot be found in material success or fleeting pleasure but only in the serene depths of a mind that has become silent and transparent to the divine. Through the disciplines of meditation, devotion (īśvara-praṇidhānā), and ethical living, Patanjali offers a practical path to inner harmony and spiritual freedom available to all - regardless of background, belief, or creed.
Samādhi - A Commentary on the Yoga Sūtra of Sage Patañjali - Samādhi Pāda, is a living teaching. It invites the reader to embody stillness, devotion, and the radiant awareness that is the source of all peace. This is the path to samādhi, to true freedom, and to the divine essence waiting patiently within.
Chardin's commentary unfolds each sūtra with clarity, reverence, and accessibility. Sanskrit terms are carefully translated and explained, while the deeper implications of each verse are illuminated with practical insights for modern life. The reader is guided step-by-step through the stages of meditation, the obstacles that arise on the path, and the ways to transcend them. Both beginners seeking authentic understanding and advanced practitioners yearning to deepen their sādhanā will find this work an invaluable companion.
Ultimately, Samādhi - A Commentary on the Yoga Sūtra of Sage Patañjali - Samādhi Pāda, is a living teaching. It invites the reader to embody stillness, devotion, and the radiant awareness that is the source of all peace. This is the path to samādhi, to true freedom, and to the divine essence waiting patiently within.
Samādhi
A Commentary on the Yoga Sūtra of Sage Patañjali
Samādhi Pāda
(Release Date: June 10th 2026)
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