Pada 3, Sutra 13 Sanskrit Verse Etena bhootendriyesu dharma-laksanaavasthaa-parinaamaa vyaakhyaataah Translation By this are explained the transformation of quality, character and condition of the mind in regards to the sense organs and elements. Interpretation Both matter and mind experience change and it experiences those changes over the continuum called time. Both gross and subtle matter—pancha mahabhutas and gunas are part and parcel of Prakriti and is eternally changin

Pada 3, Sutra 12 Sanskrit Verse Tatah punah Shaatoditau tulya-pratyayau cittasyaikaagrataa-parinaamah Translation Then again when the mind processes that arise are always alike to the mind processes that subside, one-pointed consciousness emerges. Interpretation The nature of the mind is to oscillate so in our Sadhana we become conscious of and apply a three phase process. First we become aware of and apply restraint to the mind wandering towards external objects via the ag

Pada 3, Sutra 11 Sanskrit Verse Savaarthataikaagratayoh ksayodayau cittasya samaadhi-parinaamah Translation When there is a decline in distractions and one-pointedness arises, the mind enters the transformation state of Samadhi or Cognitive Absorption. Interpretation In verity, the mind oscillates between being scattered, caught up in both external (through the senses) and internal (memories, fantasies and anticipations) distractions, and being one-pointed. It is a constant t

Pada 3, Sutra 10 Sanskrit Verse Tasya prashaata-vaahitaa sanskaaraat Translation The restraint of subconscious impressions brings about an undisturbed flow of calm. Interpretation The flow of calm experienced by the Yogi when the subconscious impressions are repetitively restrained are analogous to cognitive absorption. In that state the mind no longer struggles against itself. Reflection The mind is such an unruly servant that it needs Abhyasa (constant practice) and Vaira