Pada 4, Sutra 14 Sanskrit Verse Parinaamaikatvaad vastu-tattvam Translation The reality of an object derives from the uniqueness of transformation. Interpretation The nature of existence, of expression through Prakriti, is one of constant flux through the action of the Trigunas. This is deemed to be a process inherent in Prakriti and follows a certain pattern for each object. This provides the background of stability for each object and hence their uniqueness according to th

Pada 4, Sutra 13 Sanskrit Verse te vyaktasooksmaa gunaatmaanah Translation These forms are manifest or subtle and composed of the material modes of Nature (Gunas). Interpretation Everything whether manifest (effect) or subtle (cause) is made up of the material modes of Nature (Gunas). The material modes of Nature are the qualities of Tamas or inertia /statis, Rajas or activity / force of mutation and Sattva or balance / sentience. Our moods, thoughts and actions are driven

Pada 4, Sutra 12 Sanskrit Verse Ateetaanaagatam svaroopato’styadhva-bhedaad dharmaanaam Translation The past and future exist in their own form. Form and expression vary according to the sequential progressions of the past and future. Interpretation Name and form expresses itself in space and time (past, present and future continuum) as the manifestation of Prakriti (the essence of Mother Nature). Just as consciousness is an eternal principle so is Prakriti. Both arising (e

Pada 4, Sutra 11 Sanskrit Verse Hetu-phalaashrayaalambanaih sangrheetatvaad esaam abhaave tad-abhaavah Translation Due to the interconnectedness of subliminal tendencies with cause and effect as their basis and support. If these are removed then so are the tendencies. Interpretation In order to have an effect (karma), cause must be there. When Consciousness becomes the individual mind and identifies itself as the mind and its impressions, then subliminal tendencies or Vasan