Pada 1, Sutra 21 Sanskrit Verse Tivra-samveganam asannah Translation Cognitive absorption or enstasy is near for those who are intensely resolute Interpretation When our resolution for cognitive absorption eclipses any other desire we may have or contemplate having then we are getting closer to experiencing it due to the intensity of our resolve. Our Sadhana must be regular and continuous, concentrated with attention and energized enthusiasm. Half baked efforts will at best

Pada 1, Sutra 20 Sanskrit Verse Sraddha-virya-smrti-samadhi-prajna-purvaka itaresam Translation The enstasy of the other Yogis is preceded by faith, courage, mindfulness, cognitive absorption and illuminating insight. Interpretation The other Yogis referred to here are the Yogis who have entered the state of Asamprajnatah Samadhi or non-distinguished cognitive absorption. The foundational Sadhana of such Yogis are: Faith: not the blind faith often misunderstood and practiced

Pada 1, Sutra 19 Sanskrit Verse Bhava-pratyayo videha-prakrti-layanam Translation When enstasy is not accompanied by detachment, the Yogi will either experience being diffused into Prakrti (unmanifest primary matter) or existing in a bodiless state due to their remaining psychological content. Interpretation The Yogi must transcend any type of phenomenon should he/she attain Moksha or Liberation. Any desires left in consciousness will propel one to experience. The only beco

Pada 1, Sutra 18 Sanskrit Verse Virama-pratyayabhyasa-purvah sanskara-seso ‘nyah Translation The other Samadhi or enstatic absorption, which possesses residual subconscious impressions or Sanskaras, ensues from the practice of the presented-idea of cessation . Interpretation The type of Samadhi indicated is called Asamprajnata Samadhi and it is defined here in this verse. It is an experience stemming from a continuum in consciousness in that it follows, it flows from Sampraj