Yoga Sutra Illustrations – Grace Kishino

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Trying to draw each simple yet powerful yoga sutra by Patanjali ☀️

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2.32 Purity, contentment, discipline, self study and devotion to god are the observances

2.32 Purity, contentment, discipline, self study and devotion to god are the observances

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

2.31 These great vows are universal, independent of class, place and time.

2.31 These great vows are universal, independent of class, place and time.

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

2.30 Non-harming, truthfulness, non-stealing, consciously directing your energy and letting go are the forebearances.

2.30 Non-harming, truthfulness, non-stealing, consciously directing your energy and letting go are the forebearances.

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

2.29 Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga.

2.29 Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga.

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

2.28 From practicing yoga, the obstacles dwindle and the light of wisdom dawns, leading to clear discernment.

2.28 From practicing yoga, the obstacles dwindle and the light of wisdom dawns, leading to clear discernment.

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

2.27 Wisdom in the final stage is sevenfold

2.27 Wisdom in the final stage is sevenfold

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

2.26 Unwavering discrimination is the means for removal

2.26 Unwavering discrimination is the means for removal

April 3, 2023April 12, 2023

2.25 If that blindness is absent, union is absent and ceases. This is the liberation of the Seer

2.25 If that blindness is absent, union is absent and ceases. This is the liberation of the Seer

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

2.24 The cause of that union is blindness to absolute truth

2.24 The cause of that union is blindness to absolute truth

December 12, 2022December 13, 2022

2.23 Union is the powers of the owner and the owned causing the recognition of their own nature

2.23 Union is the powers of the owner and the owned causing the recognition of their own nature

December 5, 2022December 13, 2022

2.22 For those where the seen’s purpose is accomplished, it is destroyed, but not for others, being universal

2.22 For those where the seen’s purpose is accomplished, it is destroyed, but not for others, being universal

November 28, 2022December 13, 2022

2.21 The seen exists for the purpose of the seer

2.21 The seen exists for the purpose of the seer

November 21, 2022December 13, 2022

2.20 The seer is only the power of seeing and although pure, is seen through thoughts

2.20 The seer is only the power of seeing and although pure, is seen through thoughts

November 14, 2022December 13, 2022

2.19 The states of the qualities are – specific, non-specific, defined and undefined

2.19 The states of the qualities are – specific, non-specific, defined and undefined

November 7, 2022December 13, 2022

2.18 The seen has the nature of being, doing and illumination and consists of the elements and the senses. Its purpose is experience and liberation

2.18 The seen has the nature of being, doing and illumination and consists of the elements and the senses. Its purpose is experience and liberation

October 31, 2022December 13, 2022

2.17 The cause of that avoidable pain is the union of the seer and the seen

2.17 The cause of that avoidable pain is the union of the seer and the seen

October 24, 2022December 13, 2022

2.16 Future suffering can be avoided

2.16 Future suffering can be avoided

October 17, 2022December 13, 2022

2.15 To one of discrimination, all is suffering indeed

2.15 To one of discrimination, all is suffering indeed

October 10, 2022December 13, 2022

2.14 The karmas bear fruits of pleasure or pain, caused by virtue or vice

2.14 The karmas bear fruits of pleasure or pain, caused by virtue or vice

October 3, 2022December 13, 2022

2.13 As long as our root remains in the obstacles, it’s fruition comes

2.13 As long as our root remains in the obstacles, it’s fruition comes

September 26, 2022December 13, 2022

2.12 Karma seen and unseen in this life has it’s root in the obstacles

2.12 Karma seen and unseen in this life has it’s root in the obstacles

September 19, 2022December 13, 2022

2.11 Thoughts are calmed by meditation

2.11 Thoughts are calmed by meditation

September 12, 2022December 13, 2022

2.10 Subtle obstacles can be avoided by resolving them back into their cause

2.10 Subtle obstacles can be avoided by resolving them back into their cause

September 5, 2022December 13, 2022

2.9 Intentness for life, having it’s own power flowing, is rooted even in the wise

2.9 Intentness for life, having it’s own power flowing, is rooted even in the wise

August 29, 2022December 13, 2022

2.8 Aversion is tending to pain

2.8 Aversion is tending to pain

August 22, 2022December 13, 2022

2.7 Pleasure follows desire

2.7 Pleasure follows desire

August 15, 2022December 13, 2022

2.6 Egoism is identifying the instrument of seeing as oneself

2.6 Egoism is identifying the instrument of seeing as oneself

August 8, 2022December 13, 2022

2.5 Ignorance thinks of the impermanent as permanent

2.5 Ignorance thinks of the impermanent as permanent

August 1, 2022December 13, 2022

2.4 Blindness to absolute truth is the ground, the rest are either dormant, weak, suppressed or fully active

2.4 Blindness to absolute truth is the ground, the rest are either dormant, weak, suppressed or fully active

July 25, 2022December 13, 2022

2.3 The obstacles are blindness to absolute truth, egoism, attachment, aversion and fear of death

2.3 The obstacles are blindness to absolute truth, egoism, attachment, aversion and fear of death

July 18, 2022December 13, 2022

2.2 Yoga produces illumination and diminishes obstacles

2.2 Yoga produces illumination and diminishes obstacles

July 11, 2022December 13, 2022

2.1 Discipline, self-study and devotion to god are yoga in action

2.1 Discipline, self-study and devotion to god are yoga in action

July 4, 2022December 13, 2022

1.51 When that too is calmed, all is calm and there is seedless samadhi

1.51 When that too is calmed, all is calm and there is seedless samadhi

June 27, 2022December 13, 2022

1.50 The mental impressions born from that illumination nullify all other mental impressions

1.50 The mental impressions born from that illumination nullify all other mental impressions

June 20, 2022December 13, 2022

1.49 That wisdom has special significance and is different from knowledge gained through learning or inference

1.49 That wisdom has special significance and is different from knowledge gained through learning or inference

June 13, 2022December 13, 2022

1.48 Non-reflective illumination bears truth

1.48 Non-reflective illumination bears truth

June 6, 2022December 13, 2022

1.47 With non-reflective illumination continuously flowing, our true self shines

1.47 With non-reflective illumination continuously flowing, our true self shines

May 30, 2022December 13, 2022

1.46 These are samadhis with seed

1.46 These are samadhis with seed

May 23, 2022December 13, 2022

1.45 Subtle objectiveness ends at the formless

1.45 Subtle objectiveness ends at the formless

May 16, 2022December 13, 2022

1.44 There is also reflective and non-reflective illumination for subtle objects of sense perception

1.44 There is also reflective and non-reflective illumination for subtle objects of sense perception

May 9, 2022December 13, 2022

1.43 There is a kind of illumination without deliberation where memory is purified, and resting in your own nature, as if empty, there is just the form alone shining

1.43 There is a kind of illumination without deliberation where memory is purified, and resting in your own nature, as if empty, there is just the form alone shining

May 2, 2022December 13, 2022

1.42 There is a kind of illumination where deliberation is based on intermingled sounds, form and knowledge

1.42 There is a kind of illumination where deliberation is based on intermingled sounds, form and knowledge

April 25, 2022December 13, 2022

1.41 Waned thoughts are pure like a crystal, reflecting the seer, the act of seeing and the seen as one

1.41 Waned thoughts are pure like a crystal, reflecting the seer, the act of seeing and the seen as one

April 18, 2022December 13, 2022

1.40 One can control from the smallest particle to the infinite

1.40 One can control from the smallest particle to the infinite

April 11, 2022December 13, 2022

1.39 Or by meditating on what you find agreeable

1.39 Or by meditating on what you find agreeable

April 4, 2022December 13, 2022

1.38 Or on the foundation of knowledge from dreams or sleep

1.38 Or on the foundation of knowledge from dreams or sleep

March 28, 2022December 13, 2022

1.37 Or through thoughts without desire for things

1.37 Or through thoughts without desire for things

March 21, 2022December 13, 2022

1.36 Or through the inner light that is beyond all sorrow

1.36 Or through the inner light that is beyond all sorrow

March 14, 2022December 13, 2022

1.35 Also arises by concentrating mind on senses or thoughts

1.35 Also arises by concentrating mind on senses or thoughts

March 7, 2022December 13, 2022

1.34 Or by exhaling and holding the breath

1.34 Or by exhaling and holding the breath

February 28, 2022December 13, 2022

1.33 Friendliness towards the happy, compassion for the suffering, joy for the good and equanimity for the bad, will bring peace of mind

1.33 Friendliness towards the happy, compassion for the suffering, joy for the good and equanimity for the bad, will bring peace of mind

February 21, 2022December 13, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.32

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.32

February 14, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.31

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.31

February 7, 2022February 6, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.30

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.30

January 31, 2022March 17, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.29

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.29

January 24, 2022March 17, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.28

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.28

January 17, 2022March 17, 2022

1.27 His word is Om

1.27 His word is Om

January 10, 2022December 13, 2022

1.26 He is even antecedent to the guru, uninterrupted by time

1.26 He is even antecedent to the guru, uninterrupted by time

January 3, 2022December 13, 2022

1.25 God is the all knowing seed

1.25 God is the all knowing seed

December 27, 2021December 13, 2022

1.24 God is untouched by impressions, afflictions, and actions

1.24 God is untouched by impressions, afflictions, and actions

December 20, 2021December 13, 2022

1.23 Also through devotion to god

1.23 Also through devotion to god

December 13, 2021December 13, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.22

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.22

December 6, 2021March 17, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.21

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.21

November 29, 2021

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.20

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.20

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.19

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.19

November 15, 2021November 21, 2021

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.18

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.18

November 8, 2021August 25, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.17

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.17

November 1, 2021August 25, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.16

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.16

October 25, 2021August 25, 2022

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.15

Yoga Sutra Illustration 1.15

October 18, 2021August 25, 2022

1.14 Over time continued earnest practice becomes firmly grounded

1.14 Over time continued earnest practice becomes firmly grounded

October 11, 2021December 13, 2022

1.13 Practice is efforts to settle your thoughts

1.13 Practice is efforts to settle your thoughts

October 4, 2021December 13, 2022

1.12 Repeated practice and aligning with what is settles thoughts

1.12 Repeated practice and aligning with what is settles thoughts

September 27, 2021December 12, 2022

1.11 Memories are things we’ve experienced that are not completely gone

1.11 Memories are things we’ve experienced that are not completely gone

September 20, 2021December 12, 2022

1.10 Deep sleep is the non-existent impression rooted in still thoughts

1.10 Deep sleep is the non-existent impression rooted in still thoughts

September 13, 2021December 13, 2022

1.9 Imagination is knowledge arising before it becomes a reality

1.9 Imagination is knowledge arising before it becomes a reality

September 6, 2021December 12, 2022

1.8 Misconception is mistaken perception of the true form

1.8 Misconception is mistaken perception of the true form

August 30, 2021December 12, 2022

1.7 Direct perception, inference and learning are the sources of knowledge

1.7 Direct perception, inference and learning are the sources of knowledge

August 23, 2021December 12, 2022

1.6 They are knowledge, misconception, imagination, sleep and memory

1.6 They are knowledge, misconception, imagination, sleep and memory

August 16, 2021December 12, 2022

1.5 There are five kinds of thought waves, some bring suffering and some don’t

1.5 There are five kinds of thought waves, some bring suffering and some don’t

August 9, 2021December 11, 2022

1.4 Otherwise you will be carried by waves

1.4 Otherwise you will be carried by waves

August 2, 2021December 11, 2022

1.3 Then you will settle into yourself

1.3 Then you will settle into yourself

July 26, 2021December 11, 2022

1.2 Calm your thoughts to experience yoga

1.2 Calm your thoughts to experience yoga

July 19, 2021December 13, 2022

1.1 Here are the teachings of yoga

1.1 Here are the teachings of yoga

July 12, 2021December 13, 2022

Yoga Sutras referenced from these sources 🙏

Aphorisms of Yoga, translated by Shree Purohit Swami with an introduction by W. B. Yeats

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Translation and commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda

https://www.ashtangayoga.info/philosophy/source-texts-and-sanskrit/yoga-sutra/

https://www.yogapradipika.com/yoga-sutra

https://yogainternational.com/articles/?topic=Yoga+Sutra

https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/yoga-sutras-study

https://patanjaliyogasutra.in/