Patanjali Yoga Sutra Transcribed from Parisamvad at The Yoga Institute.
Chapter 1, Sutra 37
Vitaraga-Visayam-Va-Cittam
Vita : without, devoid of
Raga : attachment, desires, attraction
Visayam : objects of the senses
Va : or (other practices from 1.34-1.39)
Cittam : of the consciousness
Or (The Stable State) Can Be Reached When The Object Of The Citta Can Be One Without Desire
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Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra:
“These are ‘Parikarmas,‘ various activities that can help in quietening the mind, settling the mind. Persons who are disinterested, if you can imagine such individuals and think about them, that can also generate a certain, peace, quiet and steadiness. Yogis of course have this temperament, they have no interest, and yet they are there. Madhavadasji had no interest in anything and yet his presence helped the founder to learn yoga and to cultivate this attitude. So these are alternate techniques, to help the mind and to become steady.”
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