This morning when reading Patanjali's Yoga Sutra's I opened the book to sutra II.2. It is interesting how a book written over 2500 years ago can still be relevant even today.
This sutra reads:
Y.S. II.2 - samadhi bhavanarthah klesa tanukaranrthasca
The practice of yoga reduces afflictions and leads to Samadhi.
This is B.K.S. Iyengar's translation, taken from Light on the Yoga Sutra's of Patanjali.
Mr.Iyenar writes, "By reducing afflictions to a minimum or even eradicating them, kriyayoga promotes profound meditation, which is a precursor to Samadhi. The purpose of this yoga is to minimize all impediments to meditation and thus bring the intelligence to full, vibrant life."
To know what is meant by kriyayoga, sutra II.1 tells us. Kriyayoga is the "yoga of action", composed of tapas-self discipline, svadhyaya- self study and isvara pranidhana -surrender to God.
Tapas helps to burn away impurities of the body, senses and mind. Svadhyaya is the study of sacred texts and mantras to understand the self. Isvara pranidhana one surrenders the fruits of actions.
Mr. Iyengar writes in Y.S. II.1 that, "both beginner and evolved soul learn how to stabilize the mind."
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
www.plnyoga.blogspot.com
plnyogastudio@gmail.com
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