Patanjali Yog Sutra Curated
Patanjali Yog Sutra | EP #28 | क्रिया योगी का विवेक
September 30, 2022
Choosing right over wrong, and permanent over temporary is a crucial virtue for every seeker on the spiritual path. The clearer our choice, the easier it is to stay undeterred by difficult circumstances, and hence lesser is the suffering. Known as Vivek (discerning ability), this virtue comes under the purview of Buddhi (the faculty of intellect). It is not merely about having knowledge of right and wrong. Rather, there is an interesting sequence through which one’s intellect evolves.
Through the Sadhanapada (second chapter of the Patanjali Yog Sutras), Sri Guru identifies 7 distinct states of Buddhi.
