WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW, BUT FIRST... here are seven ways to explain this sūtra from seven different, respected, and renowned authorities known for their work with Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras.
T.K.V. Desikachar: Comprehension is based on direct observation of the object, inference, and reference to reliable authorities.
B.K.S. Iyengar: Correct Knowledge is direct, inferred or proven as factual.
Sri Swami Satchidananda: The sources of right knowledge are direct perception, inference and scriptural testimony.
Chip Hartranft: Right perception arises from direct observation, inference, or the words of others.
Gregor Maehle: Correct perception (pramana) is made up of direct perception, inference, and valid testimony.
Swāmi Hariharānanda Āranya: Perception, inference and testimony constitute the pramanas.
I.K. Taimni: (Facts of) right knowledge (are based on) direct cognition, inference or testimony.
B.K.S. Iyengar: Correct Knowledge is direct, inferred or proven as factual.
Sri Swami Satchidananda: The sources of right knowledge are direct perception, inference and scriptural testimony.
Chip Hartranft: Right perception arises from direct observation, inference, or the words of others.
Gregor Maehle: Correct perception (pramana) is made up of direct perception, inference, and valid testimony.
Swāmi Hariharānanda Āranya: Perception, inference and testimony constitute the pramanas.
I.K. Taimni: (Facts of) right knowledge (are based on) direct cognition, inference or testimony.
HERE'S A SHORT VIDEO FOR...
- how to chant this sūtra,
- how to notate with marks (svaras) denoting a high, middle, or low note when chanting, and
- a word-for-word break down of this sūtra.
