Patanjali Yogasutra

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Sadhanapada Sutra 49-53

Yogasutra Sadhanapada Sutra 49-53
Sri Sadgurubhyoh namah
49. tasmin sati shvasa prashvsayoh gati vichchhedah pranayamah
Meaning : After perfecting asana (posture) one should do Pranayama. Inhale and exhale of breath usually is done subconsciously. The flow of inhalation and exhalation, if done consciously in a controlled manner is called pranayamah.

50. bahya abhyantara stambha vrittih desha kala sankhyabhih paridrishtah dirgha sukshmah
Meaning : The ratio of inhalation to exhalation and to the interval between inhale-exhale, is depending on time of interval and place of observation, to make breath long and continuous smoothly. The inhale , exhale, and transition of inhale-exhale-inhale cycle has to be one continuous slow , long, deep and smooth breath to calm the mind.

51. bahya abhyantara vishaya akshepi chaturthah
Meaning : The continuous life force in inhalation, exhalation, transition between inhale-exhale is the fourth pranayama.

52. tatah kshiyate prakasha avaranam
Meaning : Through the fourth pranayama the veil on light of wisdom is diminished

53. dharanasu cha yogyata manasah
Meaning : Mind acquires capability for dharana by perfecting pranayama

Peace

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