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Yoga Sutra 1.5
Yoga Sutra 1.5 states, “vrttayah pancatayyah klistaklistah”, which means the modifications of the mind are of five kinds, and they can be either painful (klista) or non-painful (aklista). This sutra highlights that the mind is constantly experiencing fluctuations, which can either disturb inner peace or support spiritual growth. Patanjali, through Yoga Sutra 1.5, explains that our mental activities shape the way we perceive reality, respond to situations, and progress on the path of yoga. These five modifications—pramana (right knowledge), viparyaya (misconception), vikalpa (imagination), nidra (sleep), and smriti (memory)—can either bind us in suffering when uncontrolled or guide us towards clarity when mastered. By practicing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, one learns to witness these vrttis without attachment, reducing their klista (painful) influence and strengthening their aklista (beneficial) quality. Thus, Yoga Sutra 1.5 serves as a reminder that awareness of the mind’s movements is the foundation of spiritual discipline, and through disciplined practice, the seeker can transform mental fluctuations into stepping stones for liberation.
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Yoga Sutra 1.5: Vrittayah Pancatayyah Klishta Aklishta
Explore Yoga Sutra 1.5: Vrittayah Pancatayyah Klishta Aklishta, delving into the five types of mental fluctuations and their impact on your practice.
 
		
