The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Samadhi Pada | Mark Griffin on the Eight Limbs of Yoga

Explore the transcripts of the two-day Kunda led by Mark Griffin in August 2013, focused on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Samadhi Pada. This 78-page downloadable .pdf unravels the wisdom of Patanjali, a Perfect Master and Naga, who offered the Yoga Sutras as a roadmap for mastering the mind and achieving Samadhi.

Mark Griffin brings a contemporary perspective to these ancient teachings, grounding the mystical and practical aspects of the Eight Limbs of Yoga in a way accessible to modern seekers. Mark explains:

“Patanjali lived in the creative time between 200 BC and 200 AD. He was a Perfect Master, and he was a Naga, a shapeshifter. One of the central cities of the Nagas is a city that lies underneath Varanasi, a subterranean city; and the doorway between the underground city and the surface world is in Varanasi at the Well of Sheshna. In the Well of Sheshna, Patanjali sat as he wrote the Yoga Sutras and offered them to the world of humans.

We are studying the Eight Limbs of Yoga, and we are going to focus the teaching on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Eight Limbs of Yoga are prescribed by the restraints and observances in the modifications of behavior, the study of asana – the mastery of the body, of breath, the mastery of withdrawal and control of the senses, the study of the mind and the capacity for concentration and meditation, and, most importantly,the stopping of the mind at will, which gives rise to the revelation of true consciousness and Samadhi.The Yoga Sutras is a textbook on the study of the modifications of the mind – how to do it.”

Key Themes:

• Historical and Mystical Context: Learn about Patanjali’s life, his connection to the subterranean city beneath Varanasi, and the creation of the Yoga Sutras.
• The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Understand how the limbs lead to mastery of the body, breath, senses, and mind, culminating in the revelation of true consciousness and Samadhi.
• Practical Guidance: Gain insights into the modifications of behavior, concentration, and meditation needed to stop the mind and access deeper states of awareness.

Highlights:

• A Comprehensive Study Guide: This 78-page transcript is an invaluable resource for both new and advanced students of yoga and meditation.
• Authentic Teachings from a Realized Master: Mark Griffin’s teachings blend ancient wisdom with modern clarity, offering tools for transformation.
• Rich Contextual Depth: Explore the metaphysical and spiritual dimensions of the Yoga Sutras alongside their practical applications.

Why Download The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Samadhi Pada?
This text is not just a study of the Yoga Sutras—it’s a practical manual for understanding and transcending the mind. Mark Griffin’s teaching offers a rare glimpse into the profound wisdom of Patanjali, guiding you on a journey to spiritual mastery.

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• Instant Download: Available as a .pdf for immediate access.

Download The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Samadhi Pada today and embark on a transformative journey through the wisdom of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, guided by Mark Griffin.