Bihar School of Yoga translation of Hatha Yoga Pradipika - worth the extra cost?

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#1

http://www.amazon.com/Hatha-Yoga-Pradipika-Swami-Muktibodhananda/dp/8185787387

there are many versions of the HYP, many of them much cheaper than the $30 Amazon charges for this text, but they are much shorter versions (under 200 pgs) and the Bihar School of Yoga version is 642 pgs.

In general I've heard only good things of Bihars books, their Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha book is said to be excellent as well and and I'm thinking of ordering that one.

I know there are many versions of the Vedas, Upanishads, and HYP available online but I'm looking for a good english, hindu-scholar, translation so I don't have to read on a computer screen all the time.

Is this version and translation worth the extra money? I look at buying these books as a long-term investment so I'd like to get the best versions and translations out there.

the thread "a request" about the 3 types of translations of the Upanishads got me thinking about this. there are so many versions, translations, and authors out there and it's quite confusing. Thanks for any help in this matter.

Om shanti shanti shanti

#2

Hey Chitta Control,

I do not know Bihar School’s version of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, however, I have many of their books at home and can tell you, that their books are very well written and useful! I bought them in India, where they are really cheap, maybe you could ask somebody to look for them, if you know someone going over there.
If not, 30$ is not the world for a good book. I can definatly recommend you Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, it is great!

#3

thanks for your response Vegan-Love!!!

#4

It is not the best edition available, get the Lonavla version with 10 chapters by Gharote.

#5

I have very little to compare it to but it’s an interesting read at the very least.