Yoga Sutra: Chapter 3
Understand the Most Important Text on Yoga
This course explains Chapter 3 of the Yoga Sutra, systematically and clearly, from a foundation of the traditional commentaries presented to you by A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan.
Chapter 3
presents the final three limbs of ashtanga yoga - dharana, dhyana and samadhi,
the ‘internal’ limbs. When these three are rigorously practiced on an object of meditation, extraordinary perception of that object arises,
and special powers or siddhis may come about. The siddhis are a form of achievement, but they are also obstacles to the yogi who wishes to reach kaivalya (the state of permanent
peace). This chapter describes these siddhis in detail.
Course Videos
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PreviewThe mystical third chapter! (3:49)
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StartFour chapters - The path to freedom established in four ways (7:33)
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StartIs Dharana merely focussing of the mind? (6:10)
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StartThere is no mention of the popular Cakras and Kundalini in the sutras (5:44)
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StartAnga Angi Bhava – connection between the eight limbs (5:57)
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StartSamkhya and Science (3:27)
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StartMeditation on Bhagavan Patanjali (7:44)
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StartWhat Samadhi is (5:34)
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StartWhat Samadhi is not (5:47)
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StartWisdom of the word Prajna (4:41)
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StartKalpana, Cintana, Bhavana - The differences (4:50)
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StartThe twenty four tattvas of Samkhya (6:32)
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StartYogi has to decide his internal progress (4:55)
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StartExternal and internal limbs - the deep significance (5:36)
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StartSummary of sutras 1-8 (7:00)
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StartSri Krishnamacharya on the siddhis (6:05)
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StartGunas and the three parinamas (6:23)
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StartSat-vada (4:54)
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StartParinama vada – mind (5:06)
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StartThere is only one transformation (dharma parinama) not three (5:59)
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StartThe parinamas applied to mind (4:51)
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StartThe seven unseen forces in our mind (4:31)
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StartThe comprehension of meaning based on sound (6:28)
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StartSamyama on samskaras (4:54)
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StartSamyama on mind reading, invisibility, prediction of ending of life (3:48)
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StartSamyama on friendliness (4:01)
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StartBhavas and four bhavanas (5:01)
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StartHatha yoga bhavanas - An introduction (05:54) (5:54)
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StartBhavana in asana (6:04)
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StartSamyama on strength and subtle perception (3:40)
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StartYoga sutras – a practice guideline for mental transformation (5:03)
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StartThe two sushumna nadis (4:04)
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StartSamyama on Moon, Pole Star and the Nabhicakra (4:04)
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StartSamkyha and Ayurveda (5:52)
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StartWhat is bhavana?-1 (5:24)
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StartWhat is bhavana?-2 (4:21)
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StartSamyama on kanta kupa, kurma nadi, murdha jyoti – pratibha siddhi (5:02)
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StartPrana cancara bhavana (4:55)
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StartSamyama on heart lotus (3:22)
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StartPurusha – Cit – Atma – do they all mean the same? (5:16)
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StartPurusha jnanam and its results – siddhis, an impediment to reach kaivalyam (4:47)
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StartConcept of Sayyogam (5:24)
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StartCan a Yogi enter another body? (3:55)
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StartPrana apana yajna bhavana (4:15)
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StartPrana agni bhavana (4:28)
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StartMastery of udana, samana – Divine hearing (5:42)
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StartSiddhi of levitation (4:46)
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StartBhavanas and gunas (3:49)
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StartMeans to enhance sattva (6:22)
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StartSamkhya – cause and effect relationship between the 24 tattvas (5:35)
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StartSamkhya – process of Involution (4:22)
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StartMastery over matter – resultant siddhis (7:28)
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StartMastery over the senses (4:28)
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StartDivine hood and kaivalyam (5:47)
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StartCaution against downfall due to desire and pride (3:47)
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StartTime is mental (5:33)
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StartResult of samyama on time and kaivalyam (4:26)
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StartKaivalya- nirvana- moksha – are they all the same? (6:44)
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StartSummary of chapter III (7:37)
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StartYogasutras - A review (2:08)
Your Instructor (s)
A. G. Mohan was a student of "the father of modern yoga," Yogacarya Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989), for eighteen years. He is the author of several books on yoga, including Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind; Yoga Reminder; Yoga Therapy; and Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings.
Read more for a detailed timeline of Mohan’s studies
Indra Mohan has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than three decades. Along with her husband A.G. Mohan, she continues to study and deepen her knowledge in yoga and related fields. She is one of the few people who received a post-graduate diploma in yoga from Krishnamacharya. Her profound understanding of yoga and Ayurveda and how it applies to all aspects of our health, particularly in the area of women’s’ health is inspirational.
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YogaKnowledge.net is an online learning platform devoted to the dissemination of knowledge of yoga and other related disciplines through short, easy to understand video talks. Presented by A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan, who for the last 40+ years have studied, practiced and taught according to the ancient foundations of yoga, these talks offer profound insight for all persons seeking personal transformation and meaning in their lives.