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Thanjavur University Hosts Lecture on Ancient Yoga Philosophy
Thirumalaisamudhram, India – October 27, 2025 – SASTRA, a Deemed to be University located near Thanjavur, hosted a special lecture on Indian Philosophy today as part of the Study Circle Lecture Series, sponsored by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research.
V. Balaji, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit at National College, Tiruchi, delivered the lecture, focusing on the “Concept of Pranayama” as understood within the philosophy of Yoga and the Darsana school of thought. Balaji delved into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, explaining the eight limbs of Yoga, with a particular emphasis on Pranayama. He described Pranayama as a disciplined practice of breath regulation, highlighting its importance as a pathway to self-realization.
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