Ep. 1.16: Connecting with Īśvara (Sūtras 1.27 - 1.29)

Patañjali discusses Īśvara (Life Intellengent Energy) from sūtras 1.23 ― 1.29. The first sūtra (1.23) juxtapositions the previous section about developing skills with the next section which is about managing obstacles. Sūtras 1.24 ― 1.26 describe the qualities & nature of Īśvara; while sūtras 1.27 ― 1.29 discuss connecting with Īśvara.  In this week’s Satsaṅga episode: We discuss the chanting of "AUṀ" as the way to bring the mind inward and connect with the qualities previously discussed about the energy known as Īśvara (sūtras 1.27 - 1.29). Check it out … ॐ Tat Sat! If you would like to follow along, with the chanting & lessons in this podcast, you can purchase our textbooks, Sanskrit & Chanting, through our website: ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books or you can always just listen … either way, please enjoy! The opening mantras are found in Sanskrit & Chanting Vol. 3, Page 1 & 2, or Sanskrit & Chanting Vol. 1, Pages 2 - 10. ॐ तत्सत्