Sutras Flashcards

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Briefly describe chapter 2 of the Sutras.

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Practice: what qualities are necessary to change the Mind from a state of distraction to a state of attention. The importance of these qualities and what they entail

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Briefly summarize the first chapter of the Sutras.

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Now the study of yoga begins: defines yoga and its characteristics. The problems encountered in reaching a state of yoga and have these problems can be handled

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Summarize Chapter 3 of the Sutras.

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Progress: describes the capacity of the mind through various practices can achieve a state free from distractions. The highest state freedom from disturbances of any sort at any time.

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Summarize the contents of Chapter 4 of the Sutras.

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Liberation: the possibilities for a person with a highly refined mind. The mind is basically a servant and not the master.

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Who is Patangali?

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Often called the father of yoga, Patangali is the man who codify this thoughts and knowledge of yoga in the “Yoga Sutras of Patangali”

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