Patanjali
ancient Indian scholar(s) of grammar and linguistics, of yoga, of medical treatises
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Summary
Patanjali was born in India[1]. He has worked as a linguist[2], mathematician[3], philosopher[4], and writer[5].
Key Facts
- Notable work: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali[6]
- Religion or worldview: Samkhya[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Has edition or translation: Jóga sútry[9]
- Floruit: 200 BC[10]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[12], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9[13], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[14]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[15]
- Writing language: Telugu[16]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
Why It Matters
Works attributed to him include Yoga Sutras of him[18], a Hindu text[19] and Mahābhāṣya[20], a commentary[21].
FAQs
Where was Patanjali born?
Patanjali was born in India[1].
What did Patanjali do for work?
Patanjali worked as a linguist[2], mathematician[3], philosopher[4], and writer[5].