Yoga Sutra 2.40 Translations

Look at the differences in how the translators interpreted YS 2.40, and how the different translations affect the meaning for you:

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda:

"By purification arises disgust for one's own body and for contact with other bodies." (p. 142)

The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali translated by Chip Hartranft:

"With bodily purification, one's body ceases to be compelling, likewise contact with others."

Yoga Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoler Miller

"Aversion to one's own body and avoidance of contact with others comes from bodily purification."

The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi:

"Through simplicity and continual refinement (Saucha), the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the Self within."

The Yoga Sutras for Children by Roopa Pai

"Through cleanliness, one develops distaste for one's body and a lessening of contact with others."

Yoga Sutra 2.41 Translations

Look at the differences in how the translators interpreted YS 2.41, and how the different translations affect the meaning for you:

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda:

"Moreover, one gains purity of sattva, cheerfulness of mind, one-pointedness, mastery over the senses, and fitness for Self-realization." (p. 145)

The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali translated by Chip Hartranft:

"Purification also brings about clarity, happiness, concentration, mastery of the senses, and capacity for self-awareness."

Yoga Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoler Miller

"Also purity of intelligence, mental satisfaction, psychic focus, victory over the sense organs, and a vision of one's inner being."

The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi:

"Saucha reveals our joyful nature, and the yearning for knowing the Self blossoms."

The Yoga Sutras for Children by Roopa Pai

"In addition, one achieves a pure heart, a cheerful mind, focus, control of the senses, and more."