Yoga Guru · Ācārya
Maharishi Patañjali
Also known as Patañjali
Compiler of the Yoga Sūtras; date and identity debated by scholars.
Period: c. 2nd c. BCE – 4th c. CE
Associated with: India (textual)
Tradition: Pātañjala Yoga
📜 Historicity debatedThis figure's dates or identity are debated by scholars. Traditional accounts are presented as such.Confidence: Low
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