Yoga Scripture · Śāstra
Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali
Root text of classical (aṣṭāṅga) yoga.
Period: c. 2nd–4th c. CE
Language: Sanskrit
Tradition: Pātañjala Yoga
📖 Source text (Śāstra)Dating and attribution reflect scholarly consensus; uncertain points are marked accordingly.Historically Documented · High
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Root text of classical (aṣṭāṅga) yoga.
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