Patañjali Yoga Sūtra 2.41
सत्त्वशुद्धिसौमनस्यैकाग्र्येन्द्रियजयात्मदर्शनयोग्यत्वानि च ||41||
sattva-śuddhi-saumanasyaikāgryendriya-jayātma-darśana-yogyatvāni ca ||41|| Analysis ▾ Analysis ▴
And (ca) [from purity arise] purity of sattva [of citta], serenity, one-pointedness, mastery of the senses and fitness for the vision of the self [puruṣa] (sattva-śuddhi-saumanasyaikāgryendriya-jayātma-darśana-yogyatvāni | nom pl).
When you bring clarity to body, surroundings, and attention (śauca), a brighter mood and collected attention can arise more readily (saumanasya, ekāgrya). Create a simple, welcoming space before you practise.
Firmly established śauca produces a chain of effects: purity of sattva, cheerfulness, one-pointedness, mastery of the senses and finally the fitness of buddhi-sattva for vision of the self.
And purity in the quality of goodness, complacency, intentness, subjugation of the senses and fitness for the beholding of soul (are fruits of ‘Purification’).
Purity, complacency, concentration, subjugation of the senses, and fitness for communion with the Spirit—(all accruing) to the thinking principle (Lit. Goodness).
sowie auch Reinigung des Sattvam [von Rajas und Tamas; vgl. jedoch Chānd. Up. 7, 26.2: āhāra-śuddhau sattva-śuddhi], Wohlgemutsein, Konzentration, Sinnezähmung und Geeignetsein für das Schauen des ātman.
Purity of sattva and gentleness and singleness-of-intent and subjugation of the senses and fitness for the sight of the self.
Patañjali Yoga Sūtra 2.42
संतोषादनुत्तमः सुखलाभः ||42||
From contentment (saṃtoṣāt | abl sg) [arises] the attainment of unsurpassed pleasure (anuttamaḥ sukha-lābhaḥ | nom sg m).
Contentment (saṃtoṣa) does not mean standing still. Before reaching for what comes next, feel for a moment what is already supporting you.
On the unsurpassed happiness of saṃtoṣa, the Vyāsa-Bhāṣya quotes: neither sensual happiness in this world nor great celestial happiness amounts to a sixteenth part of the happiness that comes from the cessation of craving.
From contentment there is acquired superlative felicity.
From contentment, superlative felicity.
Aus der Genügsamkeit erfolgt unübertreffliche Lusterlangung.
As a result of contentment there is an acquisition of superlative pleasure.
Patañjali Yoga Sūtra 2.43
कायेन्द्रियसिद्धिरशुद्धिक्षयात्तपसः ||43||
From asceticism (tapasaḥ | abl sg), through the dwindling of impurity (aśuddhi-kṣayāt | abl sg), [arises] perfection of the body and the senses (kāyendriya-siddhiḥ | nom sg).
A well-judged challenge (tapas) can awaken body and senses (kāya, indriya). Practise with warmth and resolve without overriding pain or exhaustion.
Even while tapas is being performed, it destroys the impurity that acts as a covering. As this impurity disappears, bodily siddhi such as minuteness (aṇimā) and sensory siddhi such as hearing and seeing at a great distance arise.
The perfection of the bodily senses by the removal of impurity (is the fruit) of austerity.
From penance, after the decay of impurities, the occult powers of the body and the senses.
[Magische] Vollkommenheit von Leib und Sinnesorganen erfolgt, vermöge der Tilgung der Unreinheit, aus der Askese.
Perfection in the body and in the organs after impurity has dwindled as a result of self-castigation.
Patañjali Yoga Sūtra 2.44
स्वाध्यायादिष्टदेवतासंप्रयोगः ||44||
svādhyāyād iṣṭa-devatā-saṃprayogaḥ ||44|| Analysis ▾ Analysis ▴
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svādhyāyāt
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from recitation of sacred texts | |
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iṣṭa
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chosen | |
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devatā
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with the deity | |
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saṃprayogaḥ
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communion |
From recitation of sacred texts (svādhyāyāt | abl sg) [arises] communion with the chosen deity (iṣṭa-devatā-saṃprayogaḥ | nom sg).
Read, recite, or inwardly explore a meaningful sentence (svādhyāya). Let its voice connect you with a chosen value or source of inspiration (iṣṭa-devatā).
According to the Vyāsa-Bhāṣya, gods, seers and siddha appear to one devoted to svādhyāya and assist in his undertakings.
Through, inaudible muttering there is a meeting with one’s favourite deity.
From study, communion with the desired deity.
Aus dem Studium erfolgt Vereinigung mit der geliebten Gottheit.
As a result of study there is communion with the chosendeity.
Patañjali Yoga Sūtra 2.45
समाधिसिद्धिरीश्वरप्रणिधानात् ||45||
samādhi-siddhir īśvarapraṇidhānāt ||45|| Analysis ▾ Analysis ▴
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samādhi
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of samādhi | |
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siddhiḥ
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perfection | |
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īśvarapraṇidhānāt
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from devotion to Īśvara |
From devotion to Īśvara (īśvara-praṇidhānāt | abl sg) [arises] the perfection of samādhi (samādhi-siddhiḥ | nom sg).
For a moment in meditation, let go of the outcome (īśvara-praṇidhāna). Devotion can deepen collectedness (samādhi) because you no longer have to force anything.
One who has offered his whole being to Īśvara attains perfection of samādhi. Through it he knows without error what he seeks in other places, bodies and times; his insight knows things as they are.
Perfection in meditation comes from persevering devotion of the Lord.
From devotion to the Lord, the accomplishment of meditation.
Vollendung der Versenkung erfolgt aus der Gottergebenheit.
Perfection of concentration as a result of devotion to the Īcvara.
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