The Light of the Soul

About this book

Patanjali's short aphorisms about the mind leave ample room for interpretation. Alice A. Bailey reads them through the psychological and spiritual scheme of Western esotericism.

The Light of the Soul presents a translation and extended commentary on the Yoga Sutras, discussing concentration, meditation and the difficult training of attention. Bailey connects the ancient text to Theosophical ideas about spiritual evolution and subtle bodies, moving well beyond the meanings recognised by many traditional interpreters. The contrast between a concise classical source and an expansive modern commentary makes the book particularly useful for studying yoga's changing reception.