Chapters (6)

Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.20 - What Is Purusha? | Yoga Teacher Training | Anvita Dixit

Yogic Gurukul

In this practice

Key teachings

The distinction between Purusha (pure consciousness) and Prakriti (modifications of the mind)
Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.20: Draṣṭā dṛśimātraḥ śuddho 'pi pratyayānupaśyaḥ
The Seer (Draṣṭā) is always pure, but appears to take on the form of mental modifications
Suffering arises from identifying with the modifications of the mind (pratyayas)

Ideal for

Yoga philosophy students
Yoga teacher trainees
Individuals interested in the Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Anyone seeking deeper spiritual knowledge and understanding of consciousness

Lesson

Steps

Philosophical discourse and explanation of spiritual texts
Sutra chanting/recitation
Introspection and self-inquiry

Benefits

Deepened understanding of yoga philosophy and Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Enhanced self-awareness and spiritual insight
Clarity on the nature of consciousness and suffering
Cultivates a discriminative awareness between the self and the mind

Practice summary

Level: intermediate
Duration: 6 minutes
Equipment: none
Target areas: mindintellectconsciousnessspiritual understanding
Energy: calming

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