Pada 3, Sutra 54 Sanskrit Verse Taarakam sarva-visayam sarvathaa-visayam akramam ceti vivekajam jnaanam Translation This knowledge born of discernment is liberating and is omni-objective, omni-temporal and non-sequential. Interpretation Knowledge born of discernment (Viveka) is liberating because it is transcendental, it allows us to traverse the ocean of nescience, the act of superimposing eternity on phenomenal existence. From this standpoint, all objects in space and time

Pada 3, Sutra 53 Sanskrit Verse Jaati-laksana-deshair anyataanavacchedaat tulyayos tatah pratipattih Translation From that, the ability to distinguish between similars which normally cannot be distinguished by their category, appearance and position in space. Interpretation When one is able to see the transitional nature of the Universe and everything in it (objects), one develops the ability to see even the subtlest of differences in two identical objects. One no longer suf

Pada 3, Sutra 52 Sanskrit Verse Ksana-tat-kramayoh sanyamaad viveka-jam jnaanam Translation By constraint on single moments and on their sequential progression, one obtains knowledge born of discernment. Interpretation Mind is the cognitive instrument of relativity as it can only refer and infer on events based in space and time. The bridge to the Timeless is to constrain awareness to the Here and Now which is called the moment. The sequential progress of these moments is

Pada 3, Sutra 51 Sanskrit Verse Sthaanyupanimantrane sanga-smayaa-karanam punar-anista-prasangaat Translation Upon the invitation of the highly placed, there should be no cause for attachment or pride, because of the renewed and undesired inclination. Interpretation As the mind becomes more able to absorb itself in mystical trance (Samadhi), it will reach and encounter rarefied states including contact with heavenly beings and spheres. As sublime and enticing these may be, t