Samadhi Pada

"Now I give the explanation of yoga and its practice."

"The skill of yoga is demonstrated by the conscious non-operation of the vibrational modes of the mento-emotional energy."

"Then the perceiver is situated in his own form."

"At other times, there is conformity with the mento-emotional energy."

"The vibrations in the mento-emotional energy are five-fold being agonizing or none-troublesome."

"They are correct perception, incorrect perception, imagination, sleep and memory."

"Correct perception may be acquired directly, by correct analysis or by correct reference."

"Incorrect perception is based on false information and on perception of what is not the true form."

"Verbal or written information which is followed by concepts which are devoid of reality, is imagination."

"Sleep is the vibrationial mode which is supported by the absence of objective awareness."

"Memory is the retained impression of experienced objects."

"That non-operation of the vibrational modes is achieved by effective practice in not having an interest in the very same operations."

"In that case, practice is the persistent endeavor (to cultivate that lack of interest)."

"But that is attained on the firm basis of a continuous reverential sustained practice which is executed for a long time."

"The non-interest in the operations of the mento-emotional energy is achieved by one who has perfect mastery in consciousness and who does not crave for what is perceived or what is heard of in the mundane existence."

"That highest non-interest occurs when there is freedom from desire for the features of material nature and thorough awareness of the spiritual person."

"The observational linkage of the attention to a higher concentration force occurs with analysis, reflection and introspective happiness or with focus on self-consciousness."

"The other state is the complete departure from the level where the remaining impressions lie in the mento-emotional energy."

"Of those who are diffused into subtle material nature and those who existing in a bodiless state, their psychology has that content."

"For others, confidence, stamina, introspective memory, the continuous effortless linkage of the attention to a higher concentration force, and profound insight, all being previously mastered, serves as the cause."

"For those who practice forcefully in a very intense way, the skill of yoga will be achieved very soon."

"Then there is even more ratings, according to intense, mediocre, or slight practice."

"Or by the method of profound religious meditation upon the Supreme Lord."

"The Supreme Lord is that special person who is not affected by troubles, actions, developments or by subconscious motivations."

"There, in Him, is found the unsurpassed origin of all knowledge."

"He, this particular person, being unconditioned by time is the guru even of the ancient teachers, the authorities from before."

"Of Him, the sacred syllable Āuṁ (Om) is the designation."

"That sound is repeated, murmured constantly for realizing its meaning."

"As a result there is inwardness of the sense consciousness and the disappearance of obstacles to progress."

"These obstacles are disease, idleness, doubt, inattentiveness, lack of energy and proneness to sensuality, mistaken views, not being able to maintain the progress attained, unsteadiness in progression, scattered mental and emotional energy."