In this paper you will identify, develop, and discuss three central themes that are present in both “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” and the “Bhagavad Gita”. After presenting and discussing each of the common themes you should discuss why and how each theme is relevant to your life in general. These two ancient texts address some of the most fundamental philosophical questions ever posed.

This paper should be typed, double spaced, with standard 1-inch margins, and a standard 12-point font. It should be in the ballpark of 4 – 5 pages, better to say a little more than a little less. It is due at the time of our scheduled final or before.

Your paper should have the following structure:

Introduction-
Introduce your paper and as clearly as possible briefly identify the three connections you will develop.

Section 1-
Develop and discuss the first connection- use quotes from both sources, discuss relevance to life.

Section 2-
Develop and discuss the second connection- use quotes from both sources, discuss relevance to life.

Section 3-
Develop and discuss the third connection- use quotes from both sources, discuss relevance to life.

Conclusion-
Wrap up your discussion and your paper.