
पतञ्जलि योग सूत्राणि - 4 (कैवल्य पादः)
(Patanjali Yoga Sutras - Chapter 4 (Kaivalya Pada))
Also known as janmausadhimantratapassamadhijah siddhayah
The Kaivalya Pada is the fourth and final chapter of the Yoga Sutras, a foundational text of Indian philosophy attributed to the sage Patanjali. It delves into the profound nature of consciousness, the mechanics of karma, and the ultimate liberation known as Kaivalya. Unlike devotional hymns, these aphorisms serve as a psychological and spiritual roadmap for the practitioner. By studying and contemplating these verses, seekers aim to transcend the limitations of the material world, achieve mental clarity, and unite the individual self with the supreme consciousness, ultimately breaking the cycle of rebirth to attain everlasting freedom.
Script: Devanagari (देवनागरी) — also the script of Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Konkani.