karaṇa
Root: kṛ Devanāgarī: करण Translation: making, effecting Opposite words:akaraṇa, prakaraṇa Related concepts:kāraṇaAppears in
Yoga Sūtra: Sāṃkhya Kārikā:Click here for complete Saṃskṛta Index
Commentaries around
“What are the effects of Kriyā Yoga?
Samādhi Bhāvana –
The ability to pursue the right practice that brings one closer to Īśvara.
Kleśa Tanū Karaṇa –
Reduction of those obstacles that we have somehow acquired through wrong actions,
leading to undesirable and bitter experiences.”
– T Krishnamacharya on Yoga Sūtra Chapter Two verse 2
“Its purpose is to cultivate a feeling
of integration and help placate
the dominance of the afflictions.”
– Paul Harvey on Yoga Sūtra Chapter Two verse 2
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