Yoga Sutra: 2.23: The connection of the seer with the seen gets him to discover his own true nature.

Yoga Sutras of Patañjali. Aligning body, mind and soul with the infinite

23rd Sutra Chapter 2 The connection of the seer with the seen, experiencer with the experience, gets him to discover his own true nature. ————————————————— स्वस्वामिशक्त्योः स्वरूपोपलब्धिहेतुः संयोगः svasvamishaktyoh svaroopopalabdhihetuh samyogah * sva - owned(Prakrti) * svami - owner(Purusha) * shaktyoh - of the powers * svaroopa - own nature * upalabdhi - recognition * hetuh - the cause * samyogah - union, connection ----------------------------- Can I begin to see that each experience, including my errors, can help me develop clarity? Can I overcome certain difficulties only by exploring or experiencing them, instead of running away from them? When should I commit myself to an experience and when should I avoid getting involved? The connection of the seer with the seen, experiencer with the experience, gets him to discover his own true nature.