Yoga Sutra Study

Sutra 1.40

परमाणु परममहत्त्वान्तोऽस्य वशीकारः॥४०॥

paramaaNu paramamahattvaanto’sya vashIkaaraH

paramaaNu = the smallest atom; parama + mahattvaantaH = extending up to the greatest – infinity; asya = his (yogi’s); vashIkaaraH = mastery.

Taimni

"His mastery extends from the finest atom to the greatest infinity"

In this sutra, Patanjali refers to the powers that a yogi can attain through the practice of yoga. The subject of yogic powers (siddhis) is dealt with in great detail in Chapter 3 (Vibhuti Pada).

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