Chapter 4.6
Now
the exposition of Yoga is being made.
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1.1 ATHA YOGANUSASANAM.
"And after all that", says the first sutra, number 1.1, of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, "here are complete instructions on how to be happy."
Only after this realisation that we know nothing, can we truly search for knowledge. Only with this humility can we be in the correct state to learn correctly and effectively.
Although Enlightenment seems to present a daunting task, really it is not, as is explained in a further sutra number 2.1.
2.1 TIVRA SAMVEGANAM ASANNAH.
"To the keen and intent practioner this [samadhi, enlightenment] comes very quickly."
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