Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study)
by Susmi Sabu | 2013 | 55,404 words
This essay studies the enduring and relevance of Yoga in India, highlighting its evolution from a comprehensive philosophy to primarily a physical practice. It further underscores the importance of studying Yoga texts to understand its historical trajectory. Special attention is given to the Patanjala Yogasutra Bhashya Vivarana, a significant work ...
The naming of the four chapters
Vyasa-bhashya as well as Patanjala-yogasutra-bhashya-vivarana follow the same chapterdivision followed by Patanjali. According to Yogasutra of Patanjali the four chapters are- samadhipada, sadhanapada, vibhutipada and kaivalyapada. At the beginning of the second chapter, Vivaranakara explains the logic behind the naming of the 11 chapters. As samadhi is explained prominently at the beginning, the first chapter is called samadhipada. The means to Yoga (sadhana) is importantly dealt with in the second chapter. 151
Therefore, the second chapter is known as sadhanapada. The third chapter is named vibhutipada as it indicates the powers that invariably come to one engaged in Yogic practices. The fourth chapter is known as kaivalyapada, because it discusses kaivalya as a final conclusion which comes to one who is detached from all the attainments of Yogic powers.