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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — Chapter 1: Samadhi Pada

51 verses

Verse 1

Now, the exposition of yoga is being made.

Verse 2

Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of the mind.

Verse 3

Then the seer abides in his own true nature.

Verse 4

At other times, the seer identifies with the modifications of the mind.

Verse 5

The modifications of the mind are fivefold, and are painful or not painful.