योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः॥२॥
yogascitta vritti nirodhah ॥२॥
Controlling the fluctuations of the mind is Yoga
“Yogashchittavrittinirodhah” – Yoga + Sh + Chitta + Vritti + Nirodhah: (Yoga Sutra 1/2)
"Yogashchittavrittinirodhah" is a Sanskrit phrase that encapsulates the essence of yoga. It signifies the cessation of fluctuating thoughts in the chitta, which is composed of the mind, ego, intellect, and consciousness. According to Maharshi Patanjali, the founder of the classical school of Yoga, yoga is the practice of stilling the ever-changing states of the mind or achieving a state of complete thoughtlessness. This definition emphasizes the importance of mental clarity and inner peace in the practice of yoga.
Semantically, Yoga (Samadhi) involves the Chitta, a part of the inner senses (Chitta is a part of the inner senses. It consists of mind, intellect, ego, and Chitta. Among all these parts, Chitta is the only one which contains the collection of samskaras)
Vritti refers to the motivation that drives a person to behave or engage in various activities.
Inhibition means to stop, halt, or block.
Sutrartha: Yoga is the complete cessation of all instincts of the mind, which arise from the samskaras stored within. This state is known as Yoga or Samadhi in the Yoga Sutra.
Explanation: This Sutra outlines the ultimate goal of yoga, which is the attainment of samadhi. When one successfully blocks all instincts of the mind, they achieve samadhi, the pinnacle of yoga practice.
The nature of the mind:
The mind is a component of consciousness that holds our rituals and memories. It is composed of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas, representing luminosity, dynamism, and stability, respectively.
Due to this triple nature, the mind manifests in three forms: Prakhya, Pravriti, and Sthiti.
- Prakhya, dominated by Sattva, leads to Dharma, knowledge, and renunciation, prompting the person to engage in virtuous deeds.
- Pravriti, dominated by Rajoguna, results in a hardworking nature, driving the individual to seek honor, wealth, and fame.
- Sthiti, dominated by Tamoguna, leads to feelings of laziness, negligence, drowsiness, ignorance, and inaction.
In conclusion, the goal of yoga is to achieve samadhi by inhibiting the instincts of the mind and transcending the threefold nature of the mind.
Read more: YOGASUTRA: Samadhi Paad | Atha Yoganushasanam | अथ योगानुशासनम् ।। ( योगसूत्र 1/1)🪷
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