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yoga-sutra | कूर्मनाड्यां स्थैर्यम्।।3.31।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **कूर्मनाड्यां (kūrma-nāḍyāṁ):** In the *kūrma nāḍī* (the tortoise channel).
* **कूर्म (kūrma):** Tortoise.
* **नाडी (nāḍī):** A subtle energy channel or tube in the yogic subtle body.
* **-आं (-āṁ):** A locative case ending, meaning "in," "on," or "upon."
* **स्... |
yoga-sutra | मूर्धज्योतिषि सिद्धदर्शनम्।।3.32।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **मूर्धज्योतिषि (mūrdha-jyotiṣi)**: In the light (jyotiṣi) of the head (mūrdha).
* **सिद्धदर्शनम् (siddha-darśanam)**: The vision (darśanam) of the perfected beings (siddha).
### 2. Exact Semantic Translation
[By performing Samyama] on the light in the head, one attains the vision... |
yoga-sutra | प्रातिभाद्वा सर्वम्।।3.33।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **प्रातिभाद् (prātibhād):** From *prātibha*. *Prātibha* means "intuition," "spontaneous illumination," or "the light of higher knowledge." The '-ād' suffix denotes the ablative case, meaning "from" or "through."
* **वा (vā):** An indeclinable particle meaning "or."
* **सर्वम् (s... |
yoga-sutra | हृदये चित्तसंवित्।।3.34।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **हृदये (hṛdaye):** In the Heart. This is the locative case of the noun `हृदय` (hṛdaya), meaning "heart." In this spiritual context, it refers not to the physical organ but to the spiritual heart, the core of one's being, the seat of pure Consciousness.
* **चित्तसंवित् (cittasaṃvi... |
yoga-sutra | सत्त्वपुरुषयोरत्यन्तासंकीर्णयोः प्रत्ययाविशेषो भोगः परार्थात्स्वार्थसंयमात्पुरुषज्ञानम्।।3.35।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **सत्त्वपुरुषयोः (sattva-puruṣayoḥ):** Of the Sattva (intellect/buddhi) and the Puruṣa (pure consciousness/the Self). This is the genitive dual case, meaning "of the two."
* **अत्यन्तासंकीर्णयोः (atyanta-asaṃkīrṇayoḥ):** Of the two which are utterly (atyanta) unmixed/distinct (asa... |
yoga-sutra | ततः प्रातिभश्रावणवेदनादर्शास्वादवार्ता जायन्ते।।3.36।। | ### **1. Word-by-Word Translation**
* **ततः (tataḥ):** From that; thence; therefrom.
* **प्रातिभ (prātibha):** From *pratibhā*, meaning intuitive, spontaneous illumination or supersensory knowledge.
* **श्रावण (śrāvaṇa):** Divine or subtle hearing (clairaudience).
* **वेदना (vedanā):** Divine or subtle feeling... |
yoga-sutra | ते समाधावुपसर्गा व्युत्थाने सिद्धयः।।3.37।। | ### **1. Word-by-Word Translation**
* **ते (te):** These (referring to the psychic powers or *siddhis* mentioned in previous sutras)
* **समाधौ (samādhau):** In *samādhi* (the state of profound meditative absorption)
* **उपसर्गाः (upasargāḥ):** Are obstacles/impediments/distractions
* **व्युत्थाने (vyutthāne):*... |
yoga-sutra | बन्धकारणशैथिल्यात्प्रचारसंवेदनाच्च चित्तस्य परशरीरावेशः।।3.38।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **बन्ध-कारण-शैथिल्यात्** (bandha-kāraṇa-śaithilyāt): From the loosening (śaithilyāt) of the cause (kāraṇa) of bondage (bandha).
* **प्रचार-संवेदनात्** (pracāra-saṃvedanāt): From the knowledge (saṃvedanāt) of the passages/pathways (pracāra) of consciousness.
* **च** (ca): And.
* ... |
yoga-sutra | उदानजयाज्जलपङ्ककण्टकादिष्वसङ्ग उत्क्रान्तिश्च।।3.39।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **उदानजयात् (udāna-jayāt)**: From mastery (`jayāt`) over Udana (`udāna`). `jayāt` is the ablative case, meaning "from" or "by means of" victory/mastery.
* **जल (jala)**: Water.
* **पङ्क (paṅka)**: Mud, mire.
* **कण्टक (kaṇṭaka)**: Thorns.
* **आदिषु (ādiṣu)**: In/on others li... |
yoga-sutra | समानजयाज्जवलनम्।।3.40।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **समान (samāna)**: One of the five primary life-force energies (prāṇas or vāyus); the energy associated with digestion and assimilation, centered around the navel.
* **जयात् (jayāt)**: From mastery, by conquest, through control. It is the ablative case of 'jaya' (victory/mastery).
... |
yoga-sutra | श्रोत्राकाशयोः संबन्धसंयमाद्दिव्यं श्रोत्रम्।।3.41।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **श्रोत्र** (śrotra): The organ of hearing; the ear; the power of hearing.
* **आकाशयोः** (ākāśayoḥ): Of the two, ākāśa (space/ether). This is a dual genitive case ending, referring to the two things mentioned: śrotra and ākāśa. So, `श्रोत्राकाशयोः` (śrotrākāśayoḥ) means "of the or... |
yoga-sutra | कायाकाशयोः संबन्धसंयमाल्लघुतूलसमापत्तेश्चाऽऽकाशगमनम्।।3.42।। | ### 1. Word by Word Translation
* **कायाकाशयोः (kāya-ākāśayoḥ):** Of the body (kāya) and of space/ether (ākāśa). This is the genitive dual case, indicating a relationship between the two.
* **संबन्ध (saṃbandha):** On the relationship, connection, or correlation.
* **संयमात् (saṃyamāt):** From/by *samyama*. (*Sam... |
yoga-sutra | बहिरकल्पिता वृत्तिर्महाविदेहा ततः प्रकाशावरणक्षयः।।3.43।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **बहिः (bahiḥ):** External; outside.
* **अकल्पिता (akalpitā):** Unimagined; unconceived; not fabricated by the mind; factual.
* **वृत्तिः (vṛttiḥ):** A state of mind; a modification or fluctuation of the mind-stuff (chitta).
* **महाविदेहा (mahā-videhā):** The Great Disembodied... |
yoga-sutra | स्थूलस्वरूपसूक्ष्मान्वयार्थवत्त्वसंयमाद्भूतजयः।।3.44।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **स्थूल (sthūla):** Gross, perceptible, physical form.
* **स्वरूप (svarūpa):** Own form, essential nature, inherent characteristic.
* **सूक्ष्म (sūkṣma):** Subtle, fine, the subtle-elemental cause (tanmātra).
* **अन्वय (anvaya):** Inherence, pervasiveness, interconnectedness (... |
yoga-sutra | ततोऽणिमादिप्रादुर्भावः कायसंपत्तद्धर्मानभिघातश्च।।3.45।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **ततः (tataḥ):** From that; thence; therefrom.
* **अणिमादिप्रादुर्भावः (aṇimādi-prādurbhāvaḥ):** This is a compound word.
* **अणिम (aṇima):** The power of becoming minute, like an atom.
* **आदि (ādi):** Beginning with; and others; etc.
* **प्रादुर्भावः (prādurbhā... |
yoga-sutra | रूपलावण्यबलवज्रसंहननत्वानि कायसंपत्।।3.46।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **रूप** (rūpa): Form, beauty, appearance.
* **लावण्य** (lāvaṇya): Grace, charm, inner radiance, loveliness.
* **बल** (bala): Strength, power, vitality.
* **वज्र** (vajra): Diamond, thunderbolt; here used to mean adamantine or diamond-like.
* **संहननत्वानि** (saṁhananatvāni): ... |
yoga-sutra | ग्रहणस्वरूपास्मितान्वयार्थवत्त्वसंयमादिन्द्रियजयः।।3.47।। | ### 1. Word by Word Translation
* **ग्रहण (grahana):** The process of perception; grasping; the function of the sense organs in contacting objects.
* **स्वरूप (svarūpa):** Own form; essential nature; the inherent quality of the sense organ itself.
* **अस्मिता (asmitā):** I-am-ness; the sense of self or ego that ... |
yoga-sutra | ततो मनोजवित्वं विकरण भावः प्रधानजयश्च।।3.48।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **ततः (tataḥ):** From that; thenceforth.
* **मनोजवित्वं (manojavitvaṁ):** Swiftness of the mind; the state of being as swift as the mind (from *manas* - mind + *javitvam* - swiftness).
* **विकरणभावः (vikaraṇabhāvaḥ):** The state of perception without the instruments (senses) (fr... |
yoga-sutra | सत्त्वपुरुषान्यताख्यातिमात्रस्य सर्वभावाधिष्ठातृत्वं सर्वज्ञातृत्वं च।।3.49।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **सत्त्व** (sattva): Of Sattva; the principle of purity, luminosity, and intelligence; often referring to the *buddhi* (intellect) in its purest state.
* **पुरुष** (puruṣa): Of Purusha; the Self, Pure Consciousness, the Seer, the eternal witness.
* **अन्यता** (anyatā): Distincti... |
yoga-sutra | तद्वैराग्यादपि दोषबीजक्षये कैवल्यम्।।3.50।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **तत्** (tat): That
* **वैराग्यात्** (vairāgyāt): From non-attachment; from dispassion
* **अपि** (api): Even; also
* **दोष** (doṣa): Imperfection; flaw; impurity; bondage
* **बीज** (bīja): Seed
* **क्षये** (kṣaye): Upon the destruction; in the dissolution of
* **कैवल्यम्... |
yoga-sutra | स्थान्युपनिमन्त्रणे सङ्गस्मयाकरणं पुनरनिष्टप्रसङ्गात्।।3.51।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **स्थानि (sthāni):** By those in high places; by celestial beings; by deities.
* **उपनिमन्त्रणे (upanimantraṇe):** Upon invitation; on being invited.
* **सङ्ग (saṅga):** Attachment; association; contact.
* **स्मय (smaya):** Pride; wonder; astonishment; vanity.
* **अकरणं (aka... |
yoga-sutra | क्षणतत्क्रमयोः संयमाद्विवेकजं ज्ञानम्।।3.52।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **क्षण** (kṣaṇa): moment; the smallest indivisible unit of time; an instant.
* **तत्क्रमयोः** (tat-kramayoḥ): and its sequence (a compound of `tat` "its/that" + `krama` "sequence/succession"; the `-yoḥ` ending indicates the genitive or locative dual case, meaning "of the two" or "... |
yoga-sutra | जातिलक्षणदेशैरन्यतानवच्छेदात्तुल्ययोस्ततः प्रतिपत्तिः।।3.53।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **जाति** (jāti): class, species, or category.
* **लक्षण** (lakṣaṇa): characteristic, sign, or quality.
* **देशैः** (deśaiḥ): by place or location (instrumental plural of *deśa*).
* **जाति-लक्षण-देशैः** (jāti-lakṣaṇa-deśaiḥ): By class, characteristic, and place.
* **अन्यता** ... |
yoga-sutra | तारकं सर्वविषयं सर्वथाविषयमक्रमं चेति विवेकजं ज्ञानम्।।3.54।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **तारकम् (tārakam):** The liberator; the savior; that which enables one to cross over; transcendent.
* **सर्वविषयम् (sarva-viṣayam):** Having all things as its object (from *sarva* - all, and *viṣayam* - object or domain).
* **सर्वथाविषयम् (sarvathā-viṣayam):** Having all things... |
yoga-sutra | सत्त्वपुरुषयोः शुद्धिसाम्ये कैवल्यमिति।।3.55।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **सत्त्वपुरुषयोः (sattvapuruṣayoḥ):** Of Sattva (the pure, luminous aspect of the intellect, *buddhi*) and Purusha (the pure consciousness, the Seer). This is a genitive dual form, meaning "of the two."
* **शुद्धिसाम्ये (śuddhisāmye):** Upon the equality of purity. This is a locat... |
yoga-sutra | जन्मौषधिमन्त्रतपः समाधिजाः सिद्धयः।।4.1।। | ### 1. Word by Word Translation
* **जन्म (janma):** From birth.
* **ओषधि (oṣadhi):** From herbs, medicinal plants, or chemical means.
* **मन्त्र (mantra):** From sacred incantations or chants.
* **तपः (tapaḥ):** From austerity or intense self-discipline (the nominative singular of *tapas*).
* **समाधिजाः (sam... |
yoga-sutra | जात्यन्तरपरिणामः प्रकृत्यापूरात्।।4.2।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **जात्यन्तरपरिणामः (jātyantara-pariṇāmaḥ):** The transformation (pariṇāmaḥ) into another (antara) species, class, or state of being (jāti).
* **प्रकृत्यापूरात् (prakṛtyāpūrāt):** From the in-filling (āpūrāt) of nature (prakṛti).
### 2. Exact semantic translation
The transformati... |
yoga-sutra | निमित्तमप्रयोजकं प्रकृतीनां वरणभेदस्तु ततः क्षेत्रिकवत्।।4.3।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **निमित्तम् (nimittam)**: The incidental or instrumental cause.
* **अप्रयोजकम् (aprayojakam)**: Is not the mover, director, or instigator.
* **प्रकृतीनाम् (prakṛtīnām)**: Of the natural tendencies (or constituent principles, the prakṛtis).
* **वरणभेदः (varaṇa-bhedaḥ)**: The br... |
yoga-sutra | निर्माणचित्तान्यस्मितामात्रात्।।4.4।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **निर्माण (nirmāṇa):** Created; constructed; artificial.
* **चित्तानि (cittāni):** Minds (plural of *citta*, mind-field or consciousness).
* **अस्मिता (asmitā):** From "I-am-ness"; from the sense of individuality; from ego.
* **मात्रात् (mātrāt):** From the pure substance of; ... |
yoga-sutra | प्रवृत्तिभेदे प्रयोजकं चित्तमेकमनेकेषाम्।।4.5।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **प्रवृत्तिभेदे** (pravṛtti-bhede): In the variety of activities; `pravṛtti` means activity, tendency, or function, and `bhede` means in the difference or variety of.
* **प्रयोजकम्** (prayojakam): The director, mover, or instigator.
* **चित्तम्** (cittam): The mind-stuff, conscio... |
yoga-sutra | तत्र ध्यानजमनाशयम्।।4.6।। | This verse is **Sutra 4.6** from the **Kaivalya Pāda (Chapter on Liberation)** of **Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras**. It describes the unique nature of a mind that is created through the power of advanced meditation.
### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **तत्र (tatra):** Among these; Of them; There. (Refers to the different ... |
yoga-sutra | कर्माशुक्लाकृष्णं योगिनस्त्रिविधमितरेषाम्।।4.7।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **कर्म** (karma): Action; deeds.
* **अशुक्ल-अकृष्णं** (aśukla-akṛṣṇaṁ): Not white (a-śukla) and not black (a-kṛṣṇaṁ); neither white nor black.
* **योगिनः** (yoginaḥ): Of the Yogi; for the enlightened practitioner.
* **त्रिविधम्** (trividham): Threefold; of three kinds.
* **इ... |
yoga-sutra | ततस्तद्विपाकानुगुणानामेवाभिव्यक्तिर्वासनानाम्।।4.8।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **ततः (tataḥ):** From that; Therefore; Then. (Refers to the three-fold karma mentioned in the previous sutra).
* **तत् (tat):** Their (of those karmas).
* **विपाक (vipāka):** Fruition; Ripening; Maturation (of karmic results).
* **अनुगुणानाम् (anuguṇānām):** Of those which are... |
yoga-sutra | जातिदेशकालव्यवहितानामप्यानन्तर्यं स्मृतिसंस्कारयोरेकरूपत्वात्।।4.9।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **जाति (jāti):** Species, class, type of birth.
* **देश (deśa):** Place, location.
* **काल (kāla):** Time.
* **व्यवहितानाम् (vyavahitānām):** Of those which are separated or intervened by.
* **अपि (api):** Even, also, although.
* **आनन्तर्यम् (ānantaryam):** Uninterrupted ... |
yoga-sutra | तासामनादित्वं चाऽऽशिषो नित्यत्वात्।।4.10।। | ### 1. Word by Word Translation
* **तासाम् (tāsām):** Of them (referring to the *vāsanās* or subtle impressions from the previous sutra).
* **अनादित्वं (anāditvam):** Beginninglessness; the state of being without a beginning.
* **च (ca):** And; also.
* **आशिषः (āśiṣaḥ):** Of the hope/desire/will (for life/exis... |
yoga-sutra | हेतुफलाश्रयालम्बनैः संगृहीतत्वादेषामभावे तदभावः।।4.11।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **हेतु (hetu):** Cause; motive; reason.
* **फल (phala):** Fruit; effect; result.
* **आश्रय (āśraya):** Support; substratum; repository.
* **आलम्बनैः (ālambanaiḥ):** By the objects; by the stimuli (Instrumental plural of *ālambana*).
* **संगृहीतत्वात् (saṅgṛhītatvāt):** Becau... |
yoga-sutra | अतीतानागतं स्वरूपतोऽस्त्यध्वभेदाद्धर्माणाम्।।4.12।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **अतीत-अनागतं (atīta-anāgataṃ):** The past (atīta) and the future (anāgataṃ). This is a compound word.
* **स्वरूपतः (svarūpataḥ):** By its own form; in its essential nature; substantially.
* **अस्ति (asti):** Exists; is. (This is combined through sandhi with the previous word as... |
yoga-sutra | ते व्यक्तसूक्ष्मा गुणात्मानः।।4.13।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **ते (te):** They (referring to the characteristics or *dharmas* from the previous sutra)
* **व्यक्तसूक्ष्मा (vyakta-sūkṣmāḥ):** This is a compound word.
* **व्यक्त (vyakta):** Manifest; expressed; perceptible.
* **सूक्ष्मा (sūkṣmāḥ):** Subtle; unmanifest; latent; pote... |
yoga-sutra | परिणामैकत्वाद्वस्तुतत्त्वम्।।4.14।। | ### 1. Word by Word Translation
* **परिणाम (pariṇāma):** Of transformation, of change, of evolution.
* **एकत्वात् (ekatvāt):** From the oneness, due to the unity, because of the singularity. (This is a compound of *eka* meaning "one" and *tva* meaning "-ness", with the ablative case ending *-āt* meaning "from" or ... |
yoga-sutra | वस्तुसाम्ये चित्तभेदात्तयोर्विभक्तः पन्थाः।।4.15।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **वस्तु (vastu):** Object, thing, substance
* **साम्ये (sāmye):** In the sameness, despite being the same
* **चित्तभेदात् (cittabhedāt):** From the difference of mind/consciousness (a compound of `citta` = mind, and `bhedāt` = from the difference)
* **तयोः (tayoḥ):** Of those ... |
yoga-sutra | न चैकचित्ततन्त्रं वस्तु तदप्रमाणकं तदा किं स्यात्।।4.16।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **न (na):** Not
* **च (ca):** And, also, nor
* **एक-चित्त-तन्त्रं (eka-citta-tantraṁ):** This is a compound word.
* **एक (eka):** One, single
* **चित्त (citta):** Mind, consciousness, mind-field
* **तन्त्रं (tantraṁ):** Dependent on, controlled by, governed by
... |
yoga-sutra | तदुपरागापेक्षित्वाच्चित्तस्य वस्तु ज्ञाता ज्ञातम्।।4.17।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **तत् (tad)**: that (referring to the object)
* **उपराग (uparāga)**: coloring; conditioning; being tinged or affected by
* **अपेक्षित्वात् (apekṣitvāt)**: because of the dependence on; due to the requirement of
* **चित्तस्य (cittasya)**: of the mind-stuff; of the consciousness... |
yoga-sutra | सदाज्ञाताश्चित्तवृत्तयस्तत्प्रभोः पुरुषस्यापरिणामित्वात्।।4.18।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **सदा** (sadā): Always; ever.
* **ज्ञाताः** (jñātāḥ): Are known.
* **चित्तवृत्तयः** (citta-vṛttayaḥ): The modifications/fluctuations of the mind-field. (Composed of *citta* - mind/consciousness-field, and *vṛttayaḥ* - plural of *vṛtti*, meaning whirlpool, fluctuation, or activit... |
yoga-sutra | न तत्स्वाभासं दृश्यत्वात्।।4.19।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **न (na):** not
* **तत् (tat):** that (referring to the mind, *citta*)
* **स्वाभासं (svābhāsaṁ):** self-illuminating; self-luminous (from `sva` - own, and `ābhāsa` - light, appearance, illumination)
* **दृश्यत्वात् (dṛśyatvāt):** because of (its nature of) being an object of pe... |
yoga-sutra | एकसमये चोभयानवधारणम्।।4.20।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **eka-samaye**: At one and the same time (`eka` = one; `samaye` = at a time, in a moment).
* **ca**: And.
* **ubhaya**: Of both.
* **anavadhāraṇam**: Non-cognition / non-apprehension / non-perception (`an` = not; `avadhāraṇam` = cognition, ascertainment, perception).
### 2. E... |
yoga-sutra | चित्तान्तरदृश्ये बुद्धिबुद्धेरतिप्रसङ्गः स्मृतिसंकरश्च।।4.21।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **चित्तान्तरदृश्ये (cittāntara-dṛśye):** If perceived (dṛśye) by another (antara) mind (citta). This is a compound word in the locative case, used here to set up a conditional scenario: "In the case of the mind being an object of perception for another mind..."
* **बुद्धिबुद्धेः (... |
yoga-sutra | चित्तेरप्रतिसंक्रमायास्तदाकारापत्तौ स्वबुद्धिसंवेदनम्।।4.22।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **चित्तेः (citteḥ)**: From `चिति` (citi), meaning "consciousness," "the power of the Seer," or "Purusha." In the genitive case, it means "of consciousness."
* **अप्रतिसंक्रमायाः (apratisaṅkramāyāḥ)**: A compound word.
* **अ (a)**: not.
* **प्रतिसंक्रमा (pratisaṅkramā)*... |
yoga-sutra | द्रष्टृदृश्योपरक्तं चित्तं सर्वार्थम्।।4.23।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **द्रष्टृ (draṣṭṛ):** The Seer; the perceiver; the subject (Purusha, pure consciousness).
* **दृश्य (dṛśya):** The seen; the perceived; the object (Prakriti, the phenomenal world, including thoughts).
* **उपरक्तं (uparaktam):** Colored by; tinged with; affected by; conditioned b... |
yoga-sutra | तदसंख्येयवासनाभिश्चित्रमपि परार्थं संहत्यकारित्वात्।।4.24।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
* **तत् (tat)**: That (referring to the citta, the mind-field)
* **असंख्येय (asaṅkhyeya)**: Innumerable, countless
* **वासनाभिः (vāsanābhiḥ)**: By the deep-seated impressions or latent tendencies (instrumental plural of vāsanā)
* **चित्रम् (citram)**: Variegated, multi-colored, ... |
yoga-sutra | विशेषदर्शिन आत्मभावभावनानिवृत्तिः।।4.25।। | ### 1. Word by Word Translation
* **विशेषदर्शिनः (viśeṣa-darśinaḥ):** For one who sees the distinction; of the one who perceives the special difference. (From `विशेष` (viśeṣa) - distinction, difference; and `दर्शिन्` (darśin) - one who sees).
* **आत्मभाव (ātma-bhāva):** The nature of the self; the state of one's o... |
yoga-sutra | तदा विवेकनिम्नं कैवल्यप्राग्भारं चित्तम्।।4.26।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **तदा (tadā):** Then; at that time.
* **विवेकनिम्नम् (viveka-nimnam):** A compound word consisting of:
* **विवेक (viveka):** Discriminative knowledge; the ability to distinguish between the Seer (*Purusha*) and the seen (*Prakriti*).
* **निम्नम् (nimnam):** Inclined to... |
yoga-sutra | तच्छिद्रेषु प्रत्ययान्तराणि संस्कारेभ्यः।।4.27।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **तत्** (tat): Of that; its (referring to the discriminative consciousness from the previous sutra).
* **छिद्रेषु** (chidreṣu): In the gaps; in the breaks; in the intervals.
* **प्रत्ययान्तराणि** (pratyaya-antarāṇi): Other thoughts; different mental contents/cognitions. (A compo... |
yoga-sutra | हानमेषां क्लेशवदुक्तम्।।4.28।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
**हानम् (hānam):** The removal, cessation, abandonment, elimination.
**एषाम् (eṣām):** Of these.
**क्लेशवत् (kleśavat):** Like the kleshas (afflictions).
**उक्तम् (uktam):** It is said, has been described, is explained.
### 2. Exact semantic translation
The removal of these (residual im... |
yoga-sutra | प्रसंख्यानेऽप्यकुसीदस्य सर्वथा विवेकख्यातेर्धर्ममेघः समाधिः।।4.29।। | ### 1. Word-by-Word Translation
* **प्रसंख्याने** (prasankhyāne): In the highest state of contemplation/meditative insight. (It is composed of `प्र` (pra) - highest, and `संख्यान` (sankhyāna) - contemplation, discernment. The `-e` ending indicates the locative case, "in" or "at".)
* **अपि** (api): Even, also.
* ... |
yoga-sutra | ततः क्लेशकर्मनिवृत्तिः।।4.30।। | ### 1. Word by word translation
**ततः (tataḥ):** From that; thence; thereafter.
**क्लेशकर्मनिवृत्तिः (kleśa-karma-nivṛttiḥ):** This is a compound word (samāsa) made of three parts:
* **क्लेश (kleśa):** Afflictions; impurities; causes of suffering.
* **कर्म (karma):** Actions; deeds, and their resultant impressions ... |
yoga-sutra | तदा सर्वावरणमलापेतस्य ज्ञानस्याऽऽनन्त्याज्ज्ञेयमल्पम्।।4.31।। | ### 1. Word-by-word Translation
* **तदा (tadā)**: Then; at that time.
* **सर्व (sarva)**: All.
* **आवरण (āvaraṇa)**: Coverings; veils; obscurations.
* **मल (mala)**: Impurities; taints.
* **अपेतस्य (apetasya)**: Of that which is freed from; of that which is devoid of.
* **ज्ञानस्य (jñānasya)**: Of knowledg... |
yoga-sutra | ततः कृतार्थानां परिणामक्रमसमाप्तिर्गुणानाम्।।4.32।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **ततः (tataḥ):** Then; from that; thereafter.
* **कृतार्थानां (kṛtārthānāṁ):** Of those whose purpose (artha) has been fulfilled (kṛta). This is in the genitive plural case, referring to the Gunas.
* **परिणामक्रमसमाप्तिर्गुणानाम् (pariṇāma-krama-samāptir-guṇānām):** This is a co... |
yoga-sutra | क्षणप्रतियोगी परिणामापरान्तनिर्ग्राह्यः क्रमः।।4.33।। | ### **1. Word by Word Translation**
* **क्षण (kṣaṇa):** A moment; an indivisible instant of time.
* **प्रतियोगी (pratiyogī):** Corresponding to; a counterpart to; a succession of.
* **परिणाम (pariṇāma):** Of transformation; of change; of the evolutionary process of nature (Prakriti).
* **अपरान्त (aparānta):** ... |
yoga-sutra | पुरुषार्थशून्यानां गुणानां प्रतिप्रसवः कैवल्यं स्वरूपप्रतिष्ठा वा चितिशक्तिरिति।।4.34।। | ### 1. Word-by-word translation
* **पुरुषार्थशून्यानां (puruṣārtha-śūnyānāṁ):** Of those (the Gunas) which are devoid of (śūnyānām) purpose for the Purusha (puruṣārtha).
* **गुणानां (guṇānāṁ):** Of the Gunas (the three fundamental constituents of cosmic nature: sattva, rajas, and tamas).
* **प्रतिप्रसवः (pratipr... |
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