Sutras

Read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and other sacred aphoristic texts — foundational Sanskrit aphorisms on the practice of yoga, meditation, and liberation — with original text, IAST transliteration, and meaning in 28 languages. Free PDF.

Jainism Sutras→

Iriyavahiya Sutra: Repentance for Harm While Moving

A Jain prayer of repentance for harm caused to living beings while moving, seeking forgiveness for unintentional violence.

5 verses

Yoga Sutras→

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Sadhana Pada (Practice)

This selection from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras covers the five kleshas (causes of suffering) and the eight-limbed path (ashtanga) of yogic practice.

55 verses