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Herbs (auṣadhi) as a Means to Spiritual Accomplishments (siddhi) in Patañjali’s Yogasūtra

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Sarbacker, S.R. Herbs (auṣadhi) as a Means to Spiritual Accomplishments (siddhi) in Patañjali’s Yogasūtra . Hindu Studies 17, 37–56 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11407-013-9137-3

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