Essay name: Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study)
Author:
Susmi Sabu
Affiliation: University of Kerala / Department of Sanskrit
This essay studies the enduring and relevance of Yoga in India, highlighting its evolution from a comprehensive philosophy to primarily a physical practice. It further underscores the importance of studying Yoga texts to understand its historical trajectory. Special attention is given to the Patanjala Yogasutra Bhashya Vivarana, a significant work attributed to Adi Shankaracharya.
Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text
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(niskriya岣� puru峁岣�), and the one who does not have the attribute of coming into existence (anutpattidharm膩 puru峁岣�). According to Vivara峁嘺k膩ra, the term puru峁 is synonymous to the term 膩tman. Puru峁 has no attributes (nirgu峁嘺), taints (nira帽jana) or parts (niskala). There is also a mention that these features are referred to in to determine the true nature of 膩tman.29 In the second chapter, puru峁 is defined as apari峁嚹乵in (without any change). The plurality of purusa is clearly depicted in the second chapter. As the instruments and effects of action are different, the plurality of purusa is proved. The distinction between purusas established due to the plurality of pleasure and pain. 30 Y.S. defines the seer as consciousness alone (dra峁ａ弓膩
d峁浥沬m膩tra岣�), though pure and that witnesses the modifications of
mind.鲁 Here, the word 'd峁浥沬' is defined in PYSBV as insight or
perception (dar艣anam upalabdhih).32 The same word is defined in
T.V. as, that which is devoid of qualities.33 And in Y.V., it is the
substance which has the nature of illumination (prak膩艣asvar奴pa峁�
dravyam).34 In the fourth chapter, there is a description of
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