#Patanjali Sutra 1.18

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Post 11: A Moment of Reflection: Integrating the Yoga Sutras So Far

As we come to this point in our journey through the Yoga Sutras, it is important to pause for a moment. These sutras are not just words to be read; they are seeds, planted within the soil of your mind, each one carrying the potential for deep transformation. And like all seeds, they need time, space, and the right conditions to grow. Take a breath. Feel the stillness in the space around you.…

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Post 10: Stages of Meditative Absorption: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.17 and 1.18

In the previous post, we explored the power of detachment and how cultivating non-distraction allows us to rest in the awareness of the Seer. Now, Patanjali takes us deeper into the process of meditation by introducing the stages of meditative absorption, where the mind gradually becomes still and clear. In Sutras 1.17 and 1.18, Patanjali outlines the progressive levels of absorption (samadhi)…