Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text

In the introductory portion, Vivaraṇakāra does not describe the nature of an adhikarin (the person fit for Yoga). Even though, the forthcoming chapters of PYSBV incidentally state the nature of an adhikarin. In the second chapter, Vivaraṇakāra clearly shows that, one who practices yama and niyama is capable of Yogic practice (yamaniyamavatoryogadhikāropapatteḥ).³ Vivaraṇakāra mentions that, Yoga is not for those who do whatever they desire (na hi yathā kāmacāriṇām yogādhikāraḥ)." One will not succeed in Yoga, whose attitude is to cherish the body and bodily things, whose habit is to avoid discomfort of the body, senses and mind, who sees the body absolutely as his self and thinks of it as very delicate. 10 The naming of the four chapters VBh. as well as PYSBV follow the same chapter- division followed by Patañjali. According to Y.S. the four chapters are- samādhipāda, sādhanapāda, vibhutipāda and kaivalyapāda. At the beginning of the second chapter, Vivaraṇakāra explains the logic behind the naming of the 11 chapters. As samādhi is explained prominently at the beginning,
the first chapter is called samādhipāda. The means to Yoga
(sādhana) is importantly dealt with in the second chapter.
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