Hardev S. Thakur, the author was born and brought up in a religio-philosophic background and led a strict, studious life. He holds two master's degrees (Mathematics and Business Administration). He studied Sanskrit language up to graduation level and kept honing his language and analytical skills even afterwards. Currently he is working in quasi-judicial capacity. His study and work in diverse fields afforded him a larger perspective. He recited and ruminated on Yoga Sutras for roughly 11 years. This book is the result of all those long years. He was born in India on 22nd December 1957. He is now settled in New Zealand.