PATANJALI
YOGASUTRAS
CHAPTER.3.
VIBHOOTHI PAADHA
Vs.17
shabda artha pratyayaanaam
itharetharaadhyaasaath
samkarasthath
pravibhaaga samyamaath
sarva bhootha rutha jnaanam
Ø shabda = sound of the object
(its name etc)
Ø artha = its meaning or
purpose
Ø pratyayaanaam = related
concepts and ideas
Ø itharethara = each with
others
Ø adhyaasa = coinciding /
mingling with each other
Ø samkarasthath = (more)appearing
to be single, unified object
Ø pravibhaaga = divisions or
separations between them
Ø samyamaath = (By performing) samyama on them
Ø sarva = all
Ø bhootha = living being
Ø rutha = speech, spoken
sounds
Ø jnaanam = knowledge,
meaning
How do we normally
perceive an object? By its name (and shape), the sounds it makes and by how we perceive
the object. Name plus Sounds Plus the perception quality reveals the object to
us. Perception depends on several concepts and ideas we may associate with the
object, depending on our knowledge of the same.
These three factors are
normally inter-mingled and are inseparable in our understanding of the object. Our
normal consciousness and understanding is entirely of a much lower quality
compared to a Sadhaka’s perception in his Ekaagrathaa Parinaama that he
achieves in Samyama.
When a Sadhaka performs
Samyama on the distinctiveness of the sounds made by the object (animal, bird
etc) separate from the name and identifying concepts related to it – then, the
meaning of any sound made by the object of Samyama (bird or animal) becomes
very clear to the Sadhaka.
In the Indian puranas
(ancient historical anecdotes), there are several instances quoted of sages and
kings being able to speak to birds and animals very easily and understand what
they say.
It is said that birds and
animals can tell us about some future events and distant happenings and forebodings
which we cannot visualize with human eyes and human intellect.
Performing this Samyama on
the sounds they make gives the Sadhaka the unique ability to perceive all that
they can tell us.
This skill was seen in
some of the western spiritualists also. In fact, for some people, this ability
seems to come naturally – without much effort. In other words, Samyama happens to
them almost effortlessly. These people talk to animals, birds, fish and even
trees and get their meaning across to them effortlessly.
In Yoga Sadhana, one of
the experiments / exercises a Sadhaka can do is to mentally communicate his
ideas, suggestions, comments etc to such beings like trees, birds, animals etc.
When the Sadhaka’s mind concentrates sufficiently – the Samyama happens
effortlessly and the communication happens easily.
Sadhaka must only keep
absolute faith in his own ability to do it without an iota of doubt in his
mind.
Vs.18
samskaara saakshaath karanaath
poorva jaathi jnaanam
Ø samskaara = subtle/deep
impressions in the unconscious
Ø saakshaath = direct,
immediate contact
Ø karanaath = perception,
experiencing
Ø poorva = of previous
Ø jaathi = birth
Ø jnaanam = knowledge
The deepest Samskaaras and
impressions in our sub-conscious mind are constantly reflected in our external behavior.
These are our habits, our temptations, our weaknesses, and even our strengths.
These external manifestations have their roots in our deepest sub-conscious
impressions.
If the Sadhaka performs
Samyama on these deepest Samskaaraas – this Samyama will lead him to the
knowledge of his previous births also, from where the deepest Samskaaras have
come.
Is this knowledge
necessary? It depends on how Sadhaka uses this knowledge. The knowledge of the
previous birth leads us to causes of the present birth too though different events. Now, this knowledge gives us the
overall canvass of our future events and future potential. The Sadhaka’s vision
clears up very quickly in respect of his present birth too.
All of our angers,
hatreds, Jealousies, attachments etc clear up like mist in hot Sun – and make
for a blissful life.
Every single action of the
Sadhaka now will be much more conscious, much more unifying and much more
direct – leading to a perpetual joyful life.
We can see such perpetual Joy in the lives of many contemporary Yogis
also.
Vs.19
pratyayasya
para chittha jnanam
Ø pratyayasya = ideas, conceptions
and characteristics
Ø para = of the other
Ø chittha = mind-stuff /consciousness
Ø jnanam = knowledge
A Sadhaka can perform Samyama on another
Individual’s body and mind characteristics. All ideas and concepts perceived of
the other Individual can be used for this Samyama on the other Individual.
Such a Samyama opens up the innermost secrets also
hidden in the other person’s mind. All thoughts, ideas and plans in the other
person’s mind are now available to the Sadhaka’s mind.
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