The Purpose of Life, and How to Attain It
Sutras 23 through 26 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2: 23. The purpose of the coming together of the purusha and prakriti is the gaining by the purusha of the awareness of his true nature and the unfoldment of powers … Continue reading
Avoid the Coming Misery: Be an Effective Yogi
Sutras 16 through 22 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Sutra 2:16. The misery which is not yet come can and is to be avoided. This is an extremely important sutra because it is implying that all karma can be expunged and never … Continue reading
When Will Perfection Come for Us?
A Continuation of the Commentary on Theologia Germanica, by the Frankfurter. “Now when that which is Perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” But when doth it come? I say, when as much as may be, it is known, … Continue reading
The Sea of Karmas and How We Should See It
Sutras 12 through 15 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Sutra 2:12. The reservoir of karmas [karmashaya] which are rooted in the kleshas brings all kinds of experiences in the present and future lives. A more literal and better translation would be: “Rooted … Continue reading
How Do We Deal with the Misery-Producing Kleshas?
Sutras 10 & 11 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 10. These, the subtle ones, can be reduced by resolving them backward into their origin. 11. Their active modifications are to be suppressed by meditation. In meditation we plumb the depths of the … Continue reading
More on the Misery-Producing Kleshas
Sutras 6 through 9 of Book Two of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Earlier we dealt with the root of the kleshas, Avidya. Now Patanjali continues with the other kleshas: 6. Asmita is the identity or blending together, as it were, of the power of consciousness … Continue reading