What is a Sutra?
Literally, “sutra” means “stitch.” It is a short verse containing potent spiritual knowledge. When a group of such short verses are brought together, they “stitch” together the whole of knowledge.
Particular sutras can be used for the purpose of structured samyama practice, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The use of sutras in samyama can have dramatic effects on the course of the enlightenment process and can also lead to the manifestation of siddhis (powers).
Click on “Main Lessons” to learn the daily practices that are prerequisites to samyama or read more here:
Lesson 149 - The Eight Limbs of Yoga, and Samyama – Melting the darkness
Lesson 150 - Samyama practice
Lesson 151 - Samyama - Settling in with your Sutras
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Maximizing Samyama practice
Samyama, picking up word or not?
Samyama - Effects of each sutra?