Patanjali's Yoga Sutra

Patanjali's Yoga Sutra

by Swathi Soft Solutions

6 ratings
71 reviews
$5.99 Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 19, 2012
  • August 21, 2026

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Explore the Yoga Sutras with a lucid English translation and expert commentary. Learn to chant each sutra with clear audio renditions in classical and simplified modes, perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

βœ“Sanskrit script and English transliteration
βœ“Expert English translation and commentary
βœ“Classical and simplified audio chanting
βœ“Repeat mode for learning to chant
βœ“Text-and-audio navigation
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What's New in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra

2.0

August 21, 2026

First release for iOS. All 195 sutras with Devanagari, transliteration, Desikachar's translation & commentary, and chanting by Mekhala Desikachar. Offline, ad-free.

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Unlocks all 195 sutras, full text & chanting audio

User reviews

Too many bugs

Krishnamacharya’s teaching are such a valuable resource, it is a shame that the app is so full of bugs that it is virtually unusable. Developers please resolve the numerous bugs. Repeat mode takes us to a haphazardly spliced up audio, and no repeat mode is available in sutra by sutra view.

keeps dropping words randomly

It is a well thought out app but it has a major flaw in the fact that during recitation words are dropped randomly thus creating a very jarring effect and making the purpose of the app futile ie help to learn chanting
If this major flaw is corrected it would indeed be a great app

Very Helpful App

I find this to be very useful. A suggestion for updating: make it so that the bookmarked sutras can play one after the other, sequentially. In my current version there is just a "play all" function.
In any regard I am enjoying it!

Needs Update

Adding to my review, the text in my version is now garbled- all the letter with Sanskrit diacritics are now all capitals. Difficult to read unless you know what the word is already. Still excellent chanting by Mekhala Desikachar. Good to have both classical and simplified. A few changes would make it a more effective tool. Currently you cannot pause and go back part way to hear a certain section - important if there is one section of a sutra that's tough for you and needs repetition. Also the longer I use the app the more pauses and skips there are-this can throw you off if you're just learning. Overall accuracy check of the app needed by developers- for example, I've found when you try to replay 1.26 simplified the app plays beginning chap 2.
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Some bug issue with text

Recently the roman transliteration is not displaying correctly. Pronunciation and intonation marks do not show and are replaced by capitalisation and inverted commas

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Reported Bugs

29 issues

Repeat mode takes us to a haphazardly spliced up audio

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No repeat mode available in sutra by sutra view

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During recitation words are dropped randomly

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Text in my version is now garbled - Sanskrit diacritics are now all capitals

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Cannot pause and go back part way to hear a certain section

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Longer I use the app the more pauses and skips there are

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When you try to replay 1.26 simplified the app plays beginning chap 2

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Roman transliteration is not displaying correctly

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Pronunciation and intonation marks do not show and are replaced by capitalisation and inverted commas

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Cannot advance or replay individual Sutras without advancing or replaying the entire chapter

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Very choppy. Playbacks skips and has lag time

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Repeat feature is absent

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Text cannot be enlarged

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User interface where the devnagari text is shown could be better and readable

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Sutra essence could fit on the same screen

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Have to forward and play to listen the sutra

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Selected sutra into the favorite folder and from there be able to play only those selected few AND have the option to play them in a loop

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Updated yesterday, since then it is not working correctly anymore : stuttering, lagging, leaving out

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Many pages appear cropped in a way that you cannot read the full sutra

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Some odd pauses and some extra long holding of long vowels

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Stop asking me to rate your app every single time the app opens, even though I've already rated the app!!

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The 'leave review' pestering is too much

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Could do with repeat option on individual sutras rather then having to press play after each sutra

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Would also be great if you could pick and choose sutra list to listen to also on repeat

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The Sanskrit text does not separate the words

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Nagging reminder to rate it is annoying

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Missing some of the yoga sutra's

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If the phone screen goes to sleep the app cuts out and you have to start at the beginning again

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Simplified version is not split in the same way as the chant book from KYM

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Requested Features

24 requests

Make repeat mode available in sutra by sutra view

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Allow bookmarked sutras to play sequentially

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Add ability to pause and go back part way

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Allow user to repeat any sutra as many times as needed

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Modify to advance or replay individual sutras without replaying entire chapter

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Add bookmark/annotation feature

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Update for 4" screens

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Word by word translation

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Customize playlist

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Option to turn off rating/reviewing requests

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More description for each sutra

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Audio in English

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Copy sections to notes/email/text

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Word by word translation

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Remember where study left off

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Audio of translation

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Mark favorite sutras

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Mark where left off

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Auto mode for page flipping with audio

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Adjustable text size

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Repeat mode for individual sutras

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Pick and choose sutra list to listen to on repeat

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Sell as album not app

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Sanskrit word-by-word translation

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FAQ

What is this app about?

This app provides a comprehensive study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It features an English translation and commentary by TKV Desikachar, along with audio chanting of each sutra by Mekhala Desikachar. You can access the original Sanskrit script, English transliteration, and detailed explanations.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include the original Sanskrit script, Roman transliteration, English translation, and expert commentary. It also offers audio chanting of each sutra in both classical and simplified modes, with a repeat option to aid learning. Users can navigate between sutras and chapters while listening to the audio.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

Who is TKV Desikachar and why is his commentary important?

TKV Desikachar was a world-renowned yoga master and scholar, known for his practical and accessible approach to yoga. His commentary offers deep insights into the Yoga Sutras, making this ancient text understandable and relevant for modern practitioners.

How can the audio chanting help me?

The audio chanting, rendered by Mekhala Desikachar, is available in classical and simplified modes. The simplified mode breaks down the sutras to make them easier for beginners to learn and chant. The repeat mode further assists in memorization and correct pronunciation, making it a valuable tool for practice.