I’m not a Sanskrit scholar, but I’m aware of the widespread belief that the Yoga Sutras must be read through a commentary, by Vyasa or anyone building on Vyasa, or else many passages will be incomprehensible. This translation significantly weakens if not contradicts that belief. Thank you!
An understanding of Sankhaya philosophy is helpful. But reading the Bhagavad Gita which explains yoga philosophy and Sankhaya is found right there. This helps in understanding the yoga sutra s here without varying interpretations. Even the Buddha practiced Sankhaya. So early Buddhism is similar but without the Self concept.
