Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Yogi Kalinath - Chapter 3, Verse 18
Pada 3, Sutra 18 Sanskrit Verse Sanskaara-saaksaat-karanaat poorva-jaati-jnaanam Translation Through direct perception of subliminal impressions, one gains knowledge of previous lives. Interpretation When one observes the contents of the mind purely as a witness, the subconscious will start to bubble up memory impressions. All life experiences, both internal and external, leave an impression on the mind which can be later called up through memory. So by cognitive absorption