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The Patanjali Yogasutra is a foundational text of Yoga philosophy and practice. Composed by the sage Patanjali, it consists of 196 aphorisms that outline the principles and path of Yoga. The Yogasutra defines Yoga as the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind, aiming for self-realization and union with the divine. It presents the eight limbs of Yoga, including ethical principles (Yama), personal observances (Niyama), physical postures (Asana), breath control (Pranayama), withdrawal of senses (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana), and absorption (Samadhi).
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