Patanjali's Yoga Sutra

Patanjali's Yoga Sutra

by Swathi Soft Solutions

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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.

Sanskrit script and English transliteration
Expert English translation and commentary
Classical and simplified audio chanting
Repeat mode for learning to chant
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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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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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.