Pada 3, Sutra 26 Sanskrit Verse Bhuvana-jnaanam soorye sanyamaat Translation By constraint on the sun—knowledge of the worlds. Interpretation In this verse, Knowledge of the worlds implies both the outer and inner planes or Lokas. The sun is at the center of our solar system with the planets revolving around it. Therefore becoming absorbed in the ‘centerpiece’ of our Universe, the Sun, one begets knowledge of the Solar system. Within our own occult corporeity, the subtle bod

Pada 3, Sutra 25 Sanskrit Verse Pravrttyaaloka-nyaasaat sooksma-vyavahita-viprakrsta-jnaanam Translation By constraint on the light of the inner senses, knowledge of the subtle, concealed and distant. Interpretation ‘As within, so without’, ‘As above, so below’ and ‘what’s here, is elsewhere’ are dictums that perfectly illustrate extrasensory perceptions and their functions. Just as there are physiological instruments called the eyes that perceive external objects through si

Pada 3, Sutra 24 Sanskrit Verse Balesu hasti-balaadeeni Translation By constraint on strengths, one acquires the strength of an elephant Interpretation What ever strength constraint the Yogi focuses on, he will attain. It is possible to stimulate the vital force within by exclusively focusing on extraordinary strength such as that of an elephant. By persistent practice of this Samyama (constraint) together with external strengthening exercises it is possible to develop extra

Pada 3, Sutra 23 Sanskrit Verse Maitryaadisu balaani Translation By constraint on friendliness etc…, one acquires the powers of these qualities. Interpretation What one focuses on to the exclusivity of everything else, one becomes. If we restrain and focus our minds and awareness on positive qualities such as friendliness, love and compassion, then with regular focus on these qualities we will develop them within ourselves and over time potentially become their living embodi