Pada 1, Sutra 25 Sanskrit Verse Tatra niratishayam sarvajnatva-bijam Translation In Him (Ishwara), the seed of Omniscience is unsurpassed. Interpretation As Ishwara is unlimited so must His knowledge and hence the term omniscient is ascribed to Him. Also this verse states that in Him (Ishwara), the seed of omniscience is unsurpassed. So this implies that all beings also contain the seed of omniscience saved in a more limited capacity as His is unsurpassed. Humans are being

Pada 1, Sutra 24 Sanskrit Verse Klesha-karma-vipakashayair aparamrstah purusa-vishesa ishvarah Translation Ishvara is a special kind of Being who is untouched by any afflictions, not subject to the results of actions and reactions and unaffected by any impressions produced by these actions. Interpretation In the previous verse Rishi Patanjali introduced the concept of Ishvara or God. In this verse and the next three, Patanjali explains the concept of Ishvara. Ishvara is desc

Pada 1, Sutra 23 Sanskrit Verse Isvara-pranidhanad va Translation Or by surrender to the Lord/God (can Samadhi or enstasy be experienced) Interpretation Isvara can be translated as God the Father, the Lord of the Universe and like the Universe is a projection of Brahman. Isvara is therefore not the Ultimate Reality but an archetypal model that one can focus on with devotion. Not only does it fulfill the needs of the Yogi who is of a devotional nature but it also produces nec

Pada 1, Sutra 22 Sanskrit Verse Mrdu-madhyadhimatratvat tato ‘pi visesah Translation There is a difference of nearness according to how resolute one is: mild, moderate or intense. Interpretation The sooner and more intense we are in our resolution and efforts, the quicker we will experience the state of Illumination, the realization of the Self Within. No effort is ever wasted. However there are many challenges along the way: external and internal distractions, unhelpful ha