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Historical evidences of the existence of Yog were seen in the pre-Vedic period (2700 B.C.), and thereafter till Patanjali’s period. The main sources, from which we get the information about Yog practices and the related literature during this period, are available in Vedas (4), Upanishads(108), Smritis, teachings of Buddhism, Jainism, Panini, Epics (2), Puranas (18) etc. Tentatively, the period between 500 BC and 800 AD is considered as the Classical period which is also considered as the most fertile and prominent period in the history and development of Yog. During this period, commentaries of Vyasa on Yog sutras and Bhagwad Geeta etc. came into existence.

This period can be mainly dedicated to two great religious teachers of India – Mahavir and Buddha. The concept of five great vows – Pancha Mahavrata- by Mahavir as well as the eight-fold path (Ashta Magga) by Buddha - can be well considered as early nature of Yog Sadhana. We find its more explicit explanation in Bhagwad Geeta which has elaborately presented the concept of Gyana Yog, Bhakti Yog and Karma Yog. These three types of yog are still the highest example of human wisdom and even today people find peace by following the methods as shown in Bhagwad Geeta.