sutras 1.38 and 1.39

By subhash, on March 18th, 2010%

Sutra 1.38

स्वप्ननिद्राज्ञानालम्बनं वा॥३८॥

svapna-nidrā jñāna-ālambanam vā ॥38॥(sutra 1.38)

svapna=dream; nidraa=sleep; jnaana=knowledge; alambanaM=support; vaa=or

Taimni

"Also (the mind) depending upon the knowledge derived from dreams or dreamless sleep (will acquire steadiness)."

Nidra (deep sleep) and swapna (dream) refer to subtler vehicles into which the consciousness passes during sleep. Only partial contact is maintained with . . . → Read More: sutras 1.38 and 1.39

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Being One with the Universe

By subhash, on March 5th, 2010%

by Kailasam Iyer

You hear this expression “being one with the Universe” or “feeling one with the Universe” with the implication of an identity, resonance, compatibility, what is good for the Universe is good for me and vice versa type of cuddling in all sorts of socio, political, economic, religious interactions. What does this mean? . . . → Read More: Being One with the Universe

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Sutra 1.37

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वीतरागविषयं वा चित्तम्॥३७॥

vItaraagaviShayaM vaa chittam

vIta=free from; raaga=attachment, desire; viShayaM=sense object; vaa=or; chittam=mind

Taimni

"Also the mind fixed on those who are free from attachment (acquires steadiness)."

Vitaragas are those souls who have conquered human passions and risen above Raga-Dvesa. Meditation on the life and character of such a soul will help . . . → Read More: Sutra 1.37

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