The 5 Klesas from Patanjalis Yoga Sutras. # According to Yoga, both the root of life’s problems and their salvation lies in the mind. Sadhanda Pada, the Sutra’s second chapter, outlines in detail the nature of the problem, as well as the solution. # In Sutra 2:2, Patanjali names the ‘klesas’ as the source of suffering. Klesas are tendencies woven deep in the mind like a virus in a computer’s operating system. As they exist at a basic level, and affect us both mentally and emotionally, klesas have awesome power to distort perception and shape behavior. # Avidya - not seeing things as they really are. Misperception. Looking directly at something, but seeing something else # Asmita - misidentification. Over-identifying with objects peripheral to our core self # Raga - excessive desire, craving # Dvesa - aversion, avoidance # Abhinivesa - insecurity, fear of loss, fear of death 💀 # THE SOLUTION • In Sutra 2:26, Patanjali introduces ‘viveka’, or discernment. The opposite of avidya, viveka is the ability to discriminate between two similar objects. A discerning mind distinguishes between black, white and all shades in between. In such a mind, avidya is more easily recognized and the klesas are less likely to take root. This is a mind not motivated by prestige and power, not running towards or away from anything, and not driven by fear. It is stable and free. Incorruptible. All behavior based on viveka is more appropriate to the task at hand. With discernment, we find ourselves moving through life with increased confidence, ease and grace. • • • • Fun project where I took an illustration I did, edited the colors, and added some font over it from the @fontcandy app 🙏🏼🔥🧠⚡️💀 • • • • #yoga #yogaphilosophy #klesas #fiveklesas #source #solution #pain #suffering #mind #practice #discernment #vegan #veganyogi #dairyfree #plantbased #plantbasedathelete
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