Yoga Sutras And The World Of Human Mind

Lecture by Swami Tattwamayananda. The lecture begins with a review of the goal of yoga, the power of Kriya-Yoga, selfless action, self-study, and self-surrender, the Kleshas, obstacles that we encounter, and how the Yoga Sutras teach us the tricks of the mind to allow us to get out of the bondage of our obsessions. The cause of suffering is the mistaken identification with material nature and the method of liberation is discerning insight, Viveka-Khati, Prajna, or complete awareness. The seven stages of Viveka-Khati are outlined. Then the famous Ashtanga-Yoga is introduced and the Yamas are introduced. Verses: II.26, II.27, II.28, II.29, II.30