Re: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

by **Akindra** Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:33 pm

This is my interpretation:-

1. OM: Here follows Instruction in Union.

The ultimate goal - to unite our human consciousness with our higher consciousness / soul. The term "Yoga" literally means "union" - an eightfold path to enable that higher consciousness - not just a set of exercises.

2. Union, spiritual consciousness, is gained through control of the versatile psychic nature.

Many of the eight teachings are linked to gaining control of our inner senses - to enable proper conduct of our life through our thoughts and deeds.

3. Then the Seer comes to consciousness in his proper nature

as above, if we can practice proper conduct and thought, our consciousness becomes more pure and we resonate higher - ultimately gaining the union with our higher self and God / universal soul.

For more info see:-

Translation by BonGiovanni

Translation and Interpretation by Charles Johnston

Patanjali's Eight-fold Path

by **Akindra** Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:25 pm

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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Book 1 - Contemplations

1. OM: Here follows Instruction in Union.

2. Union, spiritual consciousness, is gained through control of the versatile psychic nature.

3. Then the Seer comes to consciousness in his proper nature.

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