Raja Yoga : 2-4.

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Patanjali  Maharishi

 2. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali-4.

The Second Chapter is Sadhana-pada.

It contains 55 Sutras.

It treats of Kriya Yoga,

viz., Tapas,

study and self-surrender to God,

the five Kleshas or afflictions,

the methods to destroy these afflictions which stand in the way of getting Samadhi,

Yama and Niyama and their fruits,

practice of Asana and its benefits,

Pratyahara and its advantage, etc.

Swami Sivananda
To be continued.....


Swami Sivananda's Rt hand

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