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 concept of Samskaras (subliminal impressions) (in Yoga)
According to Vivaranakara, samskaras or subliminal impressions are the causes of memory (smrti) and 165
afflictions (klesa). Generally, these subliminal impressions come under two heads viz., paridrsta (seen) and aparidrsta (unseen). The former i.e., paridrsta is otherwise known as latent tendencies (vasana). Aparidrsta has been brought about during endless past lives which cause experience of affliction, action, result, virtue and vice. When the subliminal impressions perish, then mind is 73 absorbed in prakrti. This state is otherwise known as videhamukti.74