‘Prathyakshanu maanagamaa Pramaanaani’ Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.7 Attitude towards Life is determined by one’s source of Knowledge. Here, as I have been using hitherto, I use’ Knowledge’ in its prime meaning, ‘being aware of’ This Awareness need not necessarily be…
'Thadha Dhrashtuhu Swarupe Avasthaanam - Sutra 3
Man reverts to His Real Self or Nature when the Modifications of his Chiththa are controlled/managed.
tada - then, at that time; at the time of concentration and meditation
drashtuh - the seer's, of the soul, witness, Atman, Self; from the root drsh, which means to see (It is significant to note that Patanjali is not trying to define who is the seer, or the nature of that seer. This is left to be answered or resolved in direct experience.)
svarupe - in its own nature, own form or essence; (sva = own; rupa = form)
avasthanam - stability, settling, remaining, being in a state, resting, standing, lying, abiding; the root stha means to stand
The Real Nature of man is being happy , Bliss.
One feels pain or sad because of the min's modifications as a result of his interaction with objects, persons.
This can be illustrated thus.
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