Routledge - Indian Philosophy and Yoga in Germany Book

Discover a new perspective on the history of classical Yoga philosophies in nineteenth-century Germany. This scholarly work from Routledge explores the complex reception of Indian thought during a period when European debates regarding God, religion, and morality were at a peak. As Sanskrit translations of classical Indian texts became available for the first time, India suddenly became the center of a major intellectual controversy. This book tracks how these translations impacted the origins of Western religious and intellectual culture. By examining early versions of significant works like the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras, the text provides a detailed look at the fascinating and sometimes dark history of how these philosophies were received and interpreted in a European context. It is an essential resource for those studying the historical connections between Eastern philosophy and Western intellectual development.