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Date: Fri Jun 3, 2005 11:40am
Subject: Fw: Patanajali's Raja Yoga Sutra Selection for Friday, June 3, 2005 priyadnp
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From: "Raja Yoga Sutras" <raja-yoga@sivananda.org>
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Subject: Patanajali's Raja Yoga Sutra Selection for Friday, June 3, 2005
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> Raja Yoga Selection Number 47, for Friday, June 3, 2005
>
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> [from Chapter I: "Samadhi Pada- On Contemplations]
> I.31. DUHKHA-DAURMANASYAANGAMEJAYATVA-SHVAASA-PRASHVAASAA-VIKSHEPA-
> SAHABHUVAH
> 'Mental pain, depression, physical nervousness, and irregular breathing
> are the symptoms of a distracted state of mind'.
>
> Commentary:
> These are outward manifestations of an internal state of being.
> They are the result of the above-mentioned obstacles to meditation. They
> are also a way of life for many thousands who never undertake spiritual
> disciplines such as meditation and Yoga. But they can be thoroughly
> remedied by repetition of OM, surrender to the Lord, and regularity in
> practice. Even during periods when one's original enthusiasm wanes,
> containing in the daily schedule of spiritual practice strengthens the
> will and builds positive spiritual practice strengthens the will and
> builds positive spiritual habits, or 'samskaras'. In due time, each test
> is passed and meditation is approached with renewed vigor.
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>
> * More Patanjali Yoga Sutra verses with
> commentary by Swami Vishnu-devananda
> available at:
>
http://www.sivananda.org/publications/quotes/rajayoga_quote.html>
> * Sanskrit->English dictionary available at
>
http://www.sivananda.org/teachings/glossary/glossary.html>
