Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra

I am studying this lately, and I made a personal version for reference that I'd like to share. It includes references that help me to remember. Some of them may be hard to understand, or some may be unfamiliar. If this is the case, I apologize, and also welcome peoples' own interpretations and questions.

 

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1. Yamas

Ahimsa: Consideration for all living things

Impeccable word (The Four Agreements)

Harm none (Wicca)

 

Satya: Right communication

Honesty

No hypocrisy

 

Asteya: Non-covetousness

Pay debts

Use only what's yours

Give credit where due

 

Brahmacharya: Moderation

The Middle Way (Buddhism)

 

Aparigraha: Non-greediness

Take only what you need

Non-attachment

Don't waste

 

2. Niyamas

Saucha: Purity

Cleanliness

Good food

Law of Attraction

 

Santosha: Contentment

Gratitude

Optimism

 

Tapas: Burning enthusiasm

Enthusiasm

All action is practice

 

Swadhyaya: Self-study

Taste emotions

Observe

 

Ishvarapranidhana: Celebration of the spiritual

Bhakti

Love

 

3. Asana

4. Pranayama

5. Pratyahara: Withdrawal of the senses

One thing at a time

 

6. Dharana: Concentration

7. Dhyana: Meditation

8. Samadhi: The bliss state

 

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  • I'm too lazy to learn Sansript so a few years back I read 6 different English translations of  Panatanjali's Sutras and  commentairies on them.

    The one that made the most sense to me was by Osho (Bagwan Shree Rashneesh),

     

    Which version do you have?

     

    At the time I was interested in the Siddhis--the special abilities like walking on water, making stuff disappear, being in

    several locations simultaneously etc.

     

    If  I recall correctly,  book 4 of the Sutras outlines meditations for accomplishing all these miraculous powers. But then Pantanjali warns about getting stuck in the Siddhis as they are merely side effects and will not get you to self-realization.

     

    I then went on to read about 50 books by Osho and forgot about Pantanjali.

     

    I believe Pantanhali is the Grandaddy of all Yoga.

     

    Have fun.

     

    Love, B            

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