Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
by Makarand Gopal Newalkar | 2017 | 82,851 words | ISBN-13: 9780893890926
Yoga-sutras 3.37, English translation with modern and ancient interpretation. The Patanjali Yogasutras describe an ancient Indian tradition spanning over 5000 years old dealing with Yoga:—Meditating the mind on the Atma leading to the realization of self. This study interprets the Yogasutras in light of both ancient and modern commentaries (e.g., Vyasa and Osho) while supporting both Sankhya and Vedanta philosophies.
Sūtra 3.37
Sanskrit text, Unicode transliteration and English translation of sūtra 3.37:
&न्ब्स्प्;ते समाधावुपसर्गा व्युत्थाने सिद्धयः ॥ ३.३७ ॥
te samādhāvupasargā vyutthāne siddhayaḥ || 3.37 ||
(37) They (these powers) are impediments to samādhi, but are accomplishments in a normal fluctuating state of the mind.
Ancient and Modern interpretation:
[Read “Siddhis—Supernormal powers” first]
Vyāsa says,
“Powers mentioned in this chapter are hindrances to the attainment of samādhi as they cause disturbence to the engrossed mind. But they are acquisitions for normal fluctuating mind.”
Osho translates,{GL_NOTE::}
“These are powers when mind is turned inward, but obstacles in the way of samādhi. Therefore, if one wants samādhi, do not get attached to any attainments. Offer all to God. When you offer all to God, he comes to you as last gift.”