Essay name: Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study)
Author:
Susmi Sabu
Affiliation: University of Kerala / Department of Sanskrit
This essay studies the enduring and relevance of Yoga in India, highlighting its evolution from a comprehensive philosophy to primarily a physical practice. It further underscores the importance of studying Yoga texts to understand its historical trajectory. Special attention is given to the Patanjala Yogasutra Bhashya Vivarana, a significant work attributed to Adi Shankaracharya.
Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text
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ceaselessly." Here, the meaning given by Vivara峁嘺k膩ra to the word 'ani艣am' is 鈥榓navaratam' i.e., without any break. In T.V., it is said as 鈥樐乶irodhasam膩dhe岣�' (until the attainment of nirodha sam膩dhi). And there is a similar reference given in Y.V., as 'nirodha evop膩ya岣�' i.e., the only way is restriction. There is no such clarification given in PYSBV with regard to this. Right Knowledge (pram膩峁嘺): Among modifications of mind, right knowledge comes first. It (pram膩峁囜箛a) is three fold viz., perception (pratyaksa), inference (anum膩na) and authority (膩gama). In the context of explaining misapprehension (viparyaya), the opponent questions the positions (being the first modification is pram膩峁嘺 and the second one is viparyaya) of modifications. Vivara峁嘺k膩ra clarifies doubts effectively. Restriction (nirodha) is the means to liberation and viparyaya is the thing to be restricted. While restraining something, the person should know about merits and demerits of that action. Here lies the importance of right knowledge (pram膩峁嘺)." 96 Pratyaksa." When mind, through sense-organs, is changed into the
form of the outside object, both in its particular and general nature,
becomes coloured by it. And because of this colouring,
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