Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Patanjali Yoga Sutra – III – 19



Knowing the mind better


Pratyayasya Parachitta Jnanam


When the Sadhaka perceives the repeated flow of thoughts, he gets a knowledge of what is going on in another personn’s mind. What is going on in our mind when we are in a group or with another person, reveals what is oing on in the other mind too. This is not to jump into the dirty job of reading others’ minds. No respectful yogi would risk his sadhana by indulging in such wastage of mental energy. Patanjali Maharshi outlines the process of how the mind works and this knowledge can be applied in uplifting ourselves from difficult situations and helping others who approach us for guidance. – SS.


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