Patanjali | Vibepedia

Patanjali was a renowned author, mystic, and philosopher in ancient India, credited with compiling the Yoga Sutras, a classical yoga text, and Mahābhāṣya, a seminal work on Sanskrit grammar. His exact identity and timeline remain shrouded in mystery, with estimates suggesting he may have lived between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE. Patanjali's works have had a profound impact on Indian philosophy, influencing thinkers like Adi Shankara and Swami Vivekananda, and continue to shape modern yoga and spiritual practices, as seen in the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and Paramahansa Yogananda.