1,2 yoga citta vrtti nirodhah
1,2 yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.
yoga = union; literally - to yoke; also "union" as in absorption into samadhi, or the Divine.
Sutra 1,2 is often described as the most concise definition of the science of self-realization, or yoga. The central theme is about quieting the obstacles, illusions or false identities set up by the mind. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras essentially presents a practical handbook on how to do this.
The key to understanding the importance of Sutra 1,2 may lie in the word nirodhah. Nirodhah is difficult to translate or describe directly. When translated poorly, it can suggest control, as in the suppression of thoughts and emotions; which is definitely not the goal of yoga. Rather, nirodhah is about quieting the vacillating waves of the mind to find the jewel of truth that rests behind all consciousness. This is accomplished through yoga, a self-training program involving relationships with others, the senses, body, breath, and mind.
Taken By Trees - "Watch the Waves"
Sources:
Traditional Yoga and Meditation from the Himalayan Masters
1,2 yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.
yoga = union; literally - to yoke; also "union" as in absorption into samadhi, or the Divine.
chitta = consciousness
vritti = activities, fluctuations, modifications, changes, or various forms of consciousness.
nirodhah = channeling, mastery, integration, coordination, stilling, quieting, setting aside.
Thus, yoga is the mastery (nirodhah) of the waves (vrtti) of consciousness (chitta).
Thus, yoga is the mastery (nirodhah) of the waves (vrtti) of consciousness (chitta).
Sutra 1,2 is often described as the most concise definition of the science of self-realization, or yoga. The central theme is about quieting the obstacles, illusions or false identities set up by the mind. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras essentially presents a practical handbook on how to do this.
The key to understanding the importance of Sutra 1,2 may lie in the word nirodhah. Nirodhah is difficult to translate or describe directly. When translated poorly, it can suggest control, as in the suppression of thoughts and emotions; which is definitely not the goal of yoga. Rather, nirodhah is about quieting the vacillating waves of the mind to find the jewel of truth that rests behind all consciousness. This is accomplished through yoga, a self-training program involving relationships with others, the senses, body, breath, and mind.
Taken By Trees - "Watch the Waves"
Sources:
Traditional Yoga and Meditation from the Himalayan Masters
(Maehle)Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
(Iyengar)
(Iyengar)The Essential Yoga Sutra: Ancient Wisdom for Your Yoga
(Roach, McNally)
(Roach, McNally)
(Stiles)
(Satchidananda)
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