The Yoga Sutras - Unravelled

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unravel v. - to clarify the elements

This web page shares an evolving translation of the Yoga Sutras
by a group from Boone, NC who is attempting to unravel
its essence into words hopefully anyone, any age can understand.
We use various translations available as basis in our ongoing gatherings.

There are 4 sections (called padas or books) within the Yoga Sutras.
So the sutras (threads) are listed below as - Book Number:Verse Number.
Here is what our Boone group has translated so far. We are in Book 1

Book 1 The Blissful State
1:1 Here now are the teachings of Yoga
1:2 Yoga is calmness
1:3 Being balanced in our true nature
1:4 Otherwise we identify with our mental changes only
1:5 Here are five kinds of mental changes
1:6 Right Knowledge, Illusion, Delusion, Sleep and Memory
1:7 Right Knowledge is obtained directly, hinted toward and from clear teachings
1:8 Illusions occur when what you see is not what is
1:9 Delusions occur when what you think is not what is
1:10 Sleep when dreamless is a state without thought
1:11 Memories are your stored experiences
1:12 These mental changes are stilled by practice and detachment
1:13 Focus on maintaining stillness is practice
1:14 Practice flourishes with sustained devotion
1:15 Non-attachment is mastered when there is no desire for any object
1:16 Knowing true self, when aspects of objects are no longer desired,
is ultimate non-attachment
1:17 Thinking, Reflecting, Joy and Being are embodied in knowing true self
1:18 But as they fall away with stilling of mind, only subtle impressions remain
1:19 If we touch on ultimate bliss still with lingering curiosities,
we may be reborn with another opportunity for liberation
1:20 Others practicing with faith, intention, memory,
and understanding realize ultimate bliss
1:21 Keen focus brings immediate bliss
1:22 The experience of ultimate bliss is a reflection of the integrity of practice
1:23 Ultimate bliss is revealed surrendering resistance
that keeps us separate from our source
1:24 Our source is loving consciousness, unaffected by our past or our desires.
1:25 In Source is the full expression of all knowing.
1:26 The Divine Source is the wisdom of all our elders

Here is link to our schedule for these gatherings:
Second Sundays 2017