Question

The first book on yoga was written by Patanjali in the year ________ . ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The first book on yoga was written by Patanjali in the year 2nd century BC.

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Explanation:

The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are a collection of 196 Sanskrit sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga. The Yoga Sutras were compiled sometime between 500 BCE and 400 CE by the sage Patanjali in India who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The first book on yoga was written by Patanjali in 200 BCE.

Explanation:

• Patanjali was an Indian sage also known as the 'Father of yoga', is thought to have written a variety of Sanskrit writings, the most famous of which being the Yoga Sutras, a canonical yoga treatise that dates from 200 BCE to 200 CE and incorporates material from earlier traditions.  
• They make up the Pātañjala yogaśāstra together with his commentary.
• Though there had long been references to yoga in Hindu literature, it was thought that they were too diverse and difficult for the general population, so Patanjali produced the Yoga Sutras as a manner of combining previous teachings into a framework that was easier to follow and understand.  
• There are 196 sutras in India (aphorisms).