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SADHANA PADA

PATANJALI YOGA SUTRAS
Chapter 2 Contents
Aphorism What is aphorism is about

2.01

Preliminary steps to Yoga

2.02

Result of observation of prelimaries

2.03

The afflictions

2.04

Avidya-that which is not knowledge

2.05

Avidya-that which is not knowledge

2.06

Egoism

2.07

Attachment

2.08

Aversion

2.09

Desire for clinging to life

2.10

Need to remove afflictions

2.11

Meditation is the means to remove afflictions

2.12

The cause-effect of past actions

2.13

The concept of Karma

2.14

Actions near fruit

2.15

Afflictions result in pain

2.16

Sorrow yet to be, be avoided

2.17

The cause to be weaned-mix up of seer and seen

2.18

The knowable

2.19

The gross, the subtle,the primal and the unevolved

2.20

The seer and the seen

2.21

The purpose of the objective world

2.22

About objects of perception

2.23

Nature of the seer and seen

2.24

The cause of conjunction of the seer with seen

2.25

Effect of removal of veil of ignorance

2.26

Discrimination is the means of removal of illusion

2.27

The seven steps that lead to the ultimate

2.28

Yoga practice destroys impurity

2.29

The eight limbs of Yoga

2.30

Yama

2.31

Yama must be observed under all circumstances

2.32

Niyama

2.33

Antidote to distracting thoughts

2.34

Effect of improper thought

2.35

Non-violence

2.36

Truthfulness

2.37

Non coveteousness

2.38

Brahmacharya-Celibacy

2.39

Non greedy nature

2.40

Purity

2.41

Purity of heart

2.42

Contentment

2.43

Austerity

2.44

Self study / Reflection

2.45

Dedication to God

2.46

Asana

2.47

Perfecting Asana

2.48

Benefits of Asana practice

2.49

Pranayama

2.50

Pranayama Practice

2.51

The fourth state - cessation

2.52

Benefits of Pranayama Practice

2.53

Pranayama ensures concentration

2.54

Pratyahara

2.55

Effect of pratyahara