Pada 2, Sutra 31 Sanskrit Verse ete jaati-desha-kaala-samayaanavacchinnaah saarva-bhaumaa mahaavratam Translation These restraints (Yamas), the Great Vow are Universal and not limited by one’s birth, place, time, and circumstance. Interpretation The Yamas are Universal and apply to both the Yogi and the materialist. While to the average person (religious or non-religious) and the materialist morals have a tendency to be either black or white or even become dogma to the funda

Pada 2, Sutra 30 Sanskrit Verse Ahimsaa-satyaasteya-brahmacaryaaparigrahaa yamaah Translation Ahimsaa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacarya and Aparigraha are the universal disciplines / the restraints / that which gives control of our inner subtle processes. Interpretation Ahimsaa—non-harming, Satya—truthfulness, Asteya—non-stealing, Brahmacarya—continence / chastity, Aparigraha—non-possessiveness, are the universal disciplines / the restraints / that which gives control of our inner

Pada 2, Sutra 29 Sanskrit Verse Yama-niyamaasana-praanaayaama-pratyaahaara-dhaaranaa-dhyaana-samaadhayo ‘staav angaani Translation Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi are the eight limbs Interpretation Yama—universal disciplines / control of our inner subtle processes / restraints, Niyama—internal disciplines / observances, Asana—posture, Pranayama—breath regulation / life energy control, Pratyahara—sense withdrawal, Dharana—concentration,

Pada 2, Sutra 28 Sanskrit Verse Yogaangaanusthaanaad ashuddhi-ksaye jnaana-deeptir aaviveka-khyaateh Translation By practicing the eight limbs of Yoga, impurities dwindle and the light of wisdom knowledge dawns leading to discernment. Interpretation Rishi Patanjali codified the practice of Yoga (being the Path of Union with the Self Within) into eight limbs. The systematic and on-going practice of Yoga purifies the body and psyche to reveal our Innate Wisdom. With the ligh