Ep. 3.22: Yoga Sutras 4.33 - 4.34 - Is Enlightenment the End of the Story?

Satsaṅga

Is Enlightenment the End of the Story? Yoga Sūtras, Fourth Chapter, Kaivalya Pāda 4.33 - 4.34: In these final two sutras, we discuss the ways Patanjali describes Enlightenment or Kaivalya as he calls it. It is a big subject in yoga. So much so that, throughout the 4 chapters, there are at least 9 sūtras dedicated to it. Even the subject of ethics (or Yamas) provides us with descriptions of being enlightened. Check it out on either Youtube or Podcast. ॐ Tat Sat.

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Kaivalya Pāda, can be found in Sanskrit & Chanting, Vol. 3, Pg. 60, or Vol. 4, Pg. 19. Books available in PDF & Print here: https://www.ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books

Chanting & Studying, 4th Chapter of the Yoga Sūtras, Vibhūti Pāda: Chapters 1 & 2 lay the basis for the entire yogic process. Chapter 1 lays the primary foundational stone of clarity & clam. Chapter 2 gives the secondary step of self-analysis and asks us to dive deeply into the study & practice of the first four limbs: Yama, Niyama, Āsana & Prāṇāyāma. Once well established in these limbs, Chapter 3 presents an organized approach to our practice of self-analysis & pursuit of self-realization. Chapter 4, Kaivalya Pāda is filled with poignant insights into the nature of both yoga & bhoga. It reveals the origin of our ignorance and the wonders of overcoming our ignorance. These insights support us in removing the last traces of impurities covering our spiritual heart so we can actualize reach the state of no more outflows.

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