Yoga Sutra 3.55 | Tārakaṃ sarvaviṣayaṃ sarvathāviṣayam akramaṃ ceti vivekajaṃ jñānam Yoga Sutra 3.55 in Context Sanskrit Text Tārakaṃ sarvaviṣayaṃ sarvathāviṣayam akramaṃ ceti vivekajaṃ jñānam. Literal Translation “Knowledge born of discernment (vivekaja-jñānam) is liberating, universal, transcending all objects, beyond all forms, and beyond sequence.” Yoga Sutra 3.55 highlights the culmination of yogic wisdom, emphasizing a […]

Yoga Sutra 3.54 | Jātilakṣaṇa deśairanyatānavacchedāt tulyayostataḥ pratipattiḥ Yoga Sutra 3.54 in Context Sanskrit Text Jātilakṣaṇa deśairanyatānavacchedāt tulyayostataḥ pratipattiḥ. Literal Translation “By distinguishing differences based on species, characteristics, and location, precise knowledge of seemingly similar objects is attained.” Yoga Sutra 3.54 describes the yogi’s ability to clearly discern subtle differences between objects or phenomena that

Yoga Sutra 3.53 | Kṣaṇa-tat-kramayoḥ saṃyamād vivekajaṃ jñānam Yoga Sutra 3.53 in Context Sanskrit Text Kṣaṇa-tat-kramayoḥ saṃyamād vivekajaṃ jñānam. Literal Translation “By performing samyama on the moments (kṣaṇa) and their succession (tat-krama), knowledge born of discernment (vivekaja-jñāna) is attained.” Yoga Sutra 3.53 delves into the understanding of time and its sequential nature. By applying samyama—a

Yoga Sutra 3.52 | Sthānyupanimantraṇe saṅgasmayākaraṇaṃ punaraniṣṭaprasaṅgāt Yoga Sutra 3.52 in Context Sanskrit Text Sthānyupanimantraṇe saṅgasmayākaraṇaṃ punaraniṣṭaprasaṅgāt. Literal Translation “When invited by celestial beings to higher realms, one should neither become entangled nor proud, as this could lead to undesirable consequences.” Yoga Sutra 3.52 provides a cautionary note for advanced practitioners who may encounter divine

Yoga Sutra 3.51 | Tadvairāgyād api doṣa-bīja-kṣaye kaivalyam Yoga Sutra 3.51 in Context Sanskrit Text Tadvairāgyād api doṣa-bīja-kṣaye kaivalyam. Literal Translation “Through complete dispassion even toward the highest attainments, the seeds of bondage are destroyed, and liberation (kaivalyam) is attained.” Yoga Sutra 3.51 addresses the importance of developing dispassion (vairāgya) even toward extraordinary powers (siddhis)

Yoga Sutra 3.50 | Sattvapuruṣānyatākhyāti mātrasya sarvabhāvādhiṣṭhātṛtvaṃ sarvajñātṛtvaṃ ca Yoga Sutra 3.50 in Context Sanskrit Text Sattvapuruṣānyatākhyāti mātrasya sarvabhāvādhiṣṭhātṛtvaṃ sarvajñātṛtvaṃ ca. Literal Translation “Through the realization of the distinction between sattva (pure intellect) and puruṣa (soul), mastery over all states of existence and omniscience are attained.” Yoga Sutra 3.50 explores the profound realization of the

Yoga Sutra 3.49 | Tato manojavitvaṃ vikaraṇabhāvaḥ pradhānajayaśca Yoga Sutra 3.49 in Context Sanskrit Text Tato manojavitvaṃ vikaraṇabhāvaḥ pradhānajayaśca. Literal Translation “From that, the ability to move as fast as the mind, independence from the senses, and mastery over the primary cause (prakriti) are attained.” Yoga Sutra 3.49 highlights the extraordinary powers (siddhis) that arise

Yoga Sutra 3.48 | Grahaṇa-svarūpa-asmitā-anvaya-arthavatva-samyamād indriyajayaḥ Yoga Sutra 3.48 in Context Sanskrit Text Grahaṇa-svarūpa-asmitā-anvaya-arthavatva-samyamād indriyajayaḥ. Literal Translation “Through mastery of the relationship between perception, the form of the senses, egoism, and purpose, one attains control over the senses.” Yoga Sutra 3.48 describes how mastery over the sensory faculties, or indriyajayaḥ, is achieved through samyama—a yogic

Yoga Sutra 3.47 | Rūpalāvaṇya balavajra saṃhananatvāni kāyasampat Yoga Sutra 3.47 in Context Sanskrit Text Rūpalāvaṇya balavajra saṃhananatvāni kāyasampat. Literal Translation “Perfection of the body encompasses beauty, grace, strength, adamantine hardness, and physical resilience.” Yoga Sutra 3.47 emphasizes the perfection of the physical body, termed kāyasampat. This sutra describes how advanced yogic practices refine the

Yoga Sutra 3.46 | Tato’ṇimādiprādurbhāvaḥ kāya-sampat-tad-dharmānabhighātaśca Yoga Sutra 3.46 in Context Sanskrit Text: ततोऽणिमादिप्रादुर्भावः कायसम्पत्तद्धर्मानभिघातश्च।(Tato’ṇimādiprādurbhāvaḥ kāya-sampat-tad-dharmānabhighātaśca.) Literal Translation: “From that (mastery over the elements) arise the perfections such as aṇimā (minuteness) and others, perfection of the body (kāya-sampat), and immunity to the obstacles of its qualities.” In Yoga Sutra 3.46, Patanjali discusses the extraordinary attainments

Yoga Sutra 3.45 | Sthūla-svarūpa-sūkṣma-anvaya-arthavattva-saṁyamāt bhūta-jayaḥ Yoga Sutra 3.45 in Context Sanskrit Text: स्थूलस्वरूपसूक्ष्मान्वयार्थवत्त्वसंयमाद्भूतजयः।(Sthūla-svarūpa-sūkṣma-anvaya-arthavattva-saṁyamāt bhūta-jayaḥ.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the gross, inherent nature, subtle, interconnected, and purposive aspects of the elements (bhūtas), mastery over the elements is achieved.” In Yoga Sutra 3.45, Patanjali explains how focused meditation on the fundamental aspects of the elements—both

Yoga Sutra 3.44 | Bahirakalpitā vṛttir mahāvidehā tataḥ prakāśāvaraṇakṣayaḥ Yoga Sutra 3.44 in Context Sanskrit Text: बहिरकल्पिता वृत्तिर्महाविदेहा ततः प्रकाशावरणक्षयः।(Bahirakalpitā vṛttir mahāvidehā tataḥ prakāśāvaraṇakṣayaḥ.) Literal Translation: “When the mental modifications (vṛtti) are external and unimagined, this is called the great disembodied state (mahāvidehā). From this, the veil over inner illumination (prakāśāvaraṇa) is destroyed.” In Yoga

Yoga Sutra 3.43 | Kāya-rūpa-saṁyamāt tad-grāhya-śakti-stambhe cakṣuḥ-prakāśāsaṁprayoge’ntardhānam Yoga Sutra 3.43 in Context Sanskrit Text: कायरूपसंयमात्तद्ग्राह्यशक्तिस्तम्भे चक्षुप्रकाशासंप्रयोगेऽन्तर्धानम्।(Kāya-rūpa-saṁyamāt tad-grāhya-śakti-stambhe cakṣuḥ-prakāśāsaṁprayoge’ntardhānam.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the form of the body, by suspending its power to be perceived, and by disconnecting the light of perception from the eyes, invisibility (antardhānam) is achieved.” In Yoga Sutra 3.43, Patanjali explains

Yoga Sutra 3.42 | Śrotra-ākāśayoḥ saṁbandha-saṁyamāt divyaṁ śrotram Yoga Sutra 3.42 in Context Sanskrit Text: श्रोत्राकाशयोः सम्बन्धसंयमाद्दिव्यं श्रोत्रम्।(Śrotra-ākāśayoḥ saṁbandha-saṁyamāt divyaṁ śrotram.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the relationship between the ear (śrotra) and space (ākāśa), divine hearing (divyaṁ śrotram) is attained.” In Yoga Sutra 3.42, Patanjali discusses the siddhi (supernatural ability) of divine hearing that

Yoga Sutra 3.41 | Samāna-jayāt jvalanam Yoga Sutra 3.41 in Context Sanskrit Text: समानजयाज्ज्वलनम्।(Samāna-jayāt jvalanam.) Literal Translation: “By mastery of Samāna (one of the vital life forces), the yogi radiates brilliance (jvalanam).” In Yoga Sutra 3.41, Patanjali describes how mastery over Samāna, the vital energy responsible for balancing and harmonizing internal forces, grants the practitioner

Yoga Sutra 3.40 | Udāna-jayāj jala-paṅka-kaṇṭakādiṣv asaṅga utkrāntiś ca Yoga Sutra 3.40 in Context Sanskrit Text: उदानजयाज्जलपङ्ककण्टकादिष्वसङ्ग उत्क्रान्तिश्च।(Udāna-jayāj jala-paṅka-kaṇṭakādiṣv asaṅga utkrāntiś ca.) Literal Translation: “By mastery of Udāna (one of the vital life forces), freedom from water, mud, thorns, and similar obstacles is attained, along with the ability to ascend.” In Yoga Sutra 3.40, Patanjali

Yoga Sutra 3.39 | Bandha kāraṇa-śaithilyāt-pracāra-saṃvedanācca cittasya para-śarīrāveśaḥ Yoga Sutra 3.39 in Context Sanskrit Text: बन्धकारणशैथिल्यात्प्रचारसंवेदनाच्च चित्तस्य परशरीरावेशः।(Bandha kāraṇa-śaithilyāt-pracāra-saṃvedanācca cittasya para-śarīrāveśaḥ.) Literal Translation: “By loosening the causes of bondage and understanding the movement of consciousness, the yogi’s mind enters another’s body.” In Yoga Sutra 3.39, Patanjali describes a siddhi (supernatural ability) that arises from mastery

Yoga Sutra 3.38 | Te samādhāv upasargā vyutthāne siddhayaḥ Yoga Sutra 3.38 in Context Sanskrit Text: ते समाधावुपसर्गा व्युत्थाने सिद्धयः।(Te samādhāv upasargā vyutthāne siddhayaḥ.) Literal Translation: “These powers (siddhis) are obstacles to Samadhi but are accomplishments in the worldly state.” Yoga Sutra 3.38 emphasizes that siddhis (extraordinary abilities gained through advanced practice) can act as

Yoga Sutra 3.37 | Tataḥ prātibha-śrāvaṇa-vedanā-darśāsvāda-vārtā jāyante Yoga Sutra 3.37 in Context Sanskrit Text: ततः प्रतीभश्रवणवेदनादर्शास्वादवार्ता जायन्ते।(Tataḥ prātibha-śrāvaṇa-vedanā-darśāsvāda-vārtā jāyante.) Literal Translation: “From this (Samyama), arise intuitive hearing (śrāvaṇa), touch (vedanā), sight (darśa), taste (āsvāda), and smell (vārtā).” In Yoga Sutra 3.37, Patanjali elaborates on the extraordinary sensory abilities that emerge as a result of advanced

Yoga Sutra 3.35 | Hṛdaye cittasaṁvit Yoga Sutra 3.35 in Context Sanskrit Text: हृदय े चित्तसंवित्।(Hṛdaye cittasaṁvit.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the heart (hṛdaya), knowledge of the workings of the mind (citta-saṁvit) is gained.” In Yoga Sutra 3.35, Patanjali explains the connection between the heart and the mind and how focused meditation on the

Yoga Sutra 3.34 | Pratibhad vā sarvam Yoga Sutra 3.34 in Context Sanskrit Text: प्रतिभाद्वा सर्वम्।(Pratibhad vā sarvam.) Literal Translation: “Through intuitive insight (pratibha), all knowledge is gained.” In Yoga Sutra 3.34, Patanjali highlights the extraordinary potential of intuitive wisdom (pratibha) to access universal knowledge. This intuitive state arises from deep meditative absorption, allowing the

Yoga Sutra 3.33 | Mūrdha-jyotiṣi siddha-darśanam Yoga Sutra 3.33 in Context Sanskrit Text: मूर्धज्योतिषि सिद्धदर्शनम्।(Mūrdha-jyotiṣi siddha-darśanam.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the light at the crown of the head (mūrdha-jyotiṣi), the yogi gains vision of perfected beings (siddhas).” In Yoga Sutra 3.33, Patanjali describes the profound result of meditative focus on the crown of the

Yoga Sutra 3.31 | Kanthakupe kshut-pipasa-nivrttih Yoga Sutra 3.31 in Context Sanskrit Text: कण्ठकूपे क्षुत्पिपासानिवृत्तिः।(Kanthakupe kshut-pipasa-nivrttih.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the throat pit (kantha-kupe), hunger and thirst are overcome.” In Yoga Sutra 3.31, Patanjali describes the extraordinary ability to transcend physical sensations like hunger and thirst through focused meditation on the throat region. This

Yoga Sutra 3.30 | Nabhichakre kāya-vyūha-jñānam Yoga Sutra 3.30 in Context Sanskrit Text: नाभिचक्रे कायव्यूहज्ञानम्।(Nabhichakre kāya-vyūha-jñānam.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the navel center (nabhi-cakra), knowledge of the arrangement of the body is gained.” In Yoga Sutra 3.30, Patanjali explains how focused meditation on the navel center provides insight into the structure and arrangement of

Yoga Sutra 3.29 | Dhruve tad-gati-jñānam Yoga Sutra 3.29 in Context Sanskrit Text: ध्रुवे तद्गतिज्ञानम्।(Dhruve tad-gati-jñānam.) Literal Translation: “By Samyama on the Pole Star (Dhruva), knowledge of its movement is gained.” In Yoga Sutra 3.29, Patanjali introduces the concept of gaining insight into celestial movements through focused meditation. By applying Samyama to the Pole Star,