Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
by Makarand Gopal Newalkar | 2017 | 82,851 words | ISBN-13: 9780893890926
Yoga-sutras 3.10, English translation with modern and ancient interpretation. The Patanjali Yogasutras describe an ancient Indian tradition spanning over 5000 years old dealing with Yoga:—Meditating the mind on the Atma leading to the realization of self. This study interprets the Yogasutras in light of both ancient and modern commentaries (e.g., Vyasa and Osho) while supporting both Sankhya and Vedanta philosophies.
Sūtra 3.10
Sanskrit text, Unicode transliteration and English translation of sūtra 3.10:
तस्य प्रशान्तवाहिता संस्कारात् ॥ ३.१० ॥
tasya praśāntavāhitā saṃskārāt || 3.10 ||
(10) Continuity of the tranquil mind (in an arrested state) is ensured by its latent impressions.
Ancient and Modern interpretation:
“When proficiency is acquired in the art of keeping the mind in an arrested state, the mind attains a continuous undisturbed state.”
Osho says[2] ,
“Once you master the art of nirodha, again and again you taste the experience and you look at your own being without thought. Slowly one attains inner treasure, eternal silence. This flow becomes peaceful with repeated impressions.”
Footnotes and references:
[2]:
Osho, op.cit., p.76