Patanjali books in order
Ancient Indian scholar(s) of grammar and linguistics, of yoga, of medical treatises
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Patanjali has published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Yoga (1914).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Patanjali
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Yoga
Patanjali's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Yoga (1914)
Other books in order
The Yoga-darshana (1934)
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (1949)
The Psychology of Mystical Awakening (1991)
About Patanjali
Patanjali was the name of one or more author(s), mystic(s) and philosopher(s) in ancient India. His name is recorded as an author and compiler of a number of Sanskrit works. The greatest of these are the Yoga Sutras, a classical yoga text. Estimates based on analysis of this work suggests that its author(s) may have lived between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Patanjali FAQ
- How many books has Patanjali written?
- Patanjali has published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patanjali's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Yoga.
- What is Patanjali's latest book?
- Yoga (1914).
- What is Patanjali's most famous book?
- Yoga (1914) is Patanjali's most widely read book.
- Can I read Patanjali's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Patanjali is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.