Patanjali (, , ; also called Gonardiya or Gonikaputra) was an author, mystic and philosopher in ancient India. He is believed to be 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 his works suggests that he may have lived between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE. Patanjali is regarded as an avatar of Adi Sesha.
Patanjali (, , ; also .called Gonardiya or Gonikaputra) was an author, mystic and philosopher in ancient India. He is believed to be :an author a?nd compiler of a number of Sanskrit works. The greatest of these are the Yoga Sutras, a classical yoga text. Estimates based on analysis of his works. suggests that he may have lived between th,e 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE. Patanjali is regarded as an avatar of Adi Sesha.