Vairāgya (non-attachment) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda 15. Dṛṣṭānuśravika viṣaya vitṛṣṇasya vaśīkāra saṁjñā vairāgyam. Dṛṣṭa = seen, experienced; anuśravika = heard, revealed; viṣaya = object; vitṛṣṇasya = of him who is free from cravings; vaśīkāra = mastery; saṁjñā = consciousness, clear knowledge; vairāgyam = non-attachment. The consciousness of self-mastery in one who is free from craving from objects seen or heard abou

The Yoga Sutras stand as one of the most influential texts in the practice of yoga and meditation. Written by the sage Patanjali around 2,000 years ago, this collection of 196 concise aphorisms offers a roadmap to mastering the mind and achieving lasting inner peace. For anyone interested in mindfulness, self-awareness, or spiritual growth, the Yoga Sutras provide clear guidance that remains relevant today. This post explores the core teachings of the Yoga Sutras, breaking do