Shloka 78

Adhyaya 8: Yogasthanas, Ashtanga Yoga, Pranayama-Siddhi, and Shiva-Dhyana leading to Samadhi

Devanagari script

लब्ध्वासनानि विधिवद् योगसिद्ध्यर्थम् आत्मवित् आदेशकाले योगस्य दर्शनं हि न विद्यते

Transliteration

labdhvāsanāni vidhivad yogasiddhyartham ātmavit ādeśakāle yogasya darśanaṃ hi na vidyate

Translation

Ayant établi selon la règle les postures prescrites en vue de la perfection yogique, le connaisseur du Soi comprend qu’au moment de la simple instruction, la vision directe du Yoga n’est pas encore acquise.

Word by Word

• लब्ध्व (labdhvā): having obtained/secured

• आसनानि (āsanāni): postures/seats

• विधिवत् (vidhivat): according to rule, properly

• योगसिद्ध्यर्थम् (yogasiddhyartham): for the sake of yogic accomplishment/siddhi

• आत्मवित् (ātmavit): knower of the Self (ātman)

• आदेशकाले (ādeśakāle): at the time of instruction/teaching

• योगस्य (yogasya): of Yoga (discipline/union)

• दर्शनम् (darśanam): direct seeing/realization

• हि (hi): indeed

• न (na): not

• विद्यते (vidyate): is found/exists/occurs

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It stresses that outer discipline (like correct āsana and method) supports inner realization; Linga worship similarly moves from ritual form toward direct recognition of Pati (Shiva) beyond mere instruction.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva-tattva is not grasped by words alone; it is approached through regulated sādhanā that matures into direct darśana—where the Pashu (bound soul) turns from teaching to lived realization of Pati.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Proper establishment of āsana as part of yogic sādhanā—implying disciplined practice in the Pashupata-oriented path where method precedes siddhi and experiential darśana.