By subhash, on December 24th, 2010%
Sutra 2.2
समाधिभावनार्थः क्लेशतनूकरणार्थश्च॥२॥
samaadhibhaavanaarthaH kleshatanUkaraNaarthashcha
samaadhi = meditative absorption; bhaavana = bringing about; arthaH = for the purpose of; klesha = afflictions; tanUkaraNa = weaken; arthah = for the purpose of; cha= and
Taimni
"(Kriyga Yoga) is practiced for attenuating kleshas and bringing about Samadhi"
The two results of practicing kriya yoga – attenuation of kleshas and attainment of Samadhi – can be considered initial and ultimate stages of yoga practice. However, these two are connected and complementary. When the kleshas are attenuated, it is easier to practice samadhi and reach the final goal of kaivalya.
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By subhash, on December 16th, 2010%
Sutra 2.1
तपःस्वाध्यायेश्वरप्रणिधानानि क्रियायोगः॥१॥
tapaHsvaadhyaayeshvarapraNidhaanaani kRuyaayogaH
tasya = of that; api = also; nirodhe = on suppression; sarva = of all; nirodhaat = by suppression; nirbIjaH = seedless; samAdhiH = samadhi
Taimni
"Austerity, self-study and resignation to Ishvara constitute preliminary yoga"
Since these three elements of Kriya Yoga are the same as the last three of the five Niyamas, the question is why Patanjali decided to place these at two different places. The main reason is that these three serve as a preparation ground so that the yogi is ready to take on other elements of a yoga practice. For a yoga aspirant, a mere intention to follow a yogic path is not enough – there needs to be adequate preparation before one can jump into a full yogic way of life. These three provide that launching pad for the aspirant.
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