who was patanjali - #23900
I am trying to get a better understanding of my Ayurvedic studies, but honestly, I'm a bit confused about the origins and teachings. Like, who was Patanjali? I’ve seen his name pop up everywhere, especially when I read about yoga and Ayurveda. The other day, I was in a class and someone mentioned Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras, but it felt like everyone just knew, ya know? I mean, I get that he’s super important in these traditions, but what exactly did he do? Is he the one that kinda put these ideas down on paper or something? I remember reading that he lived a really long time ago, but like, how did he influence all that we learn in Ayurveda today? I often hear about balancing doshas and that kinda stuff, but I can’t help but think it must connect back to someone like Patanjali, right? Any simple breakdown on who he was and why it matters in our practice would be super helpful. Thanks in advace!
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