Mr Desikachar has a good translation in 'The Heart of Yoga'.
This particular sutra relates to 1.5 where Patanjali talks about the mind and the activities that occupy it. 1.5 says 'there are five activities of the mind. Each of them can be beneficial and each can cause problems'. As explanation Desikachar writes 'whether these activities are beneficial or create problems cannot be immediately seen. Time alone will confirm their effects'.
1.6 says 'The five activities are comprehension, misapprehension, imagination, deep sleep and memory'. Desikachar writes - 'each mental activity has its own characteristics and although not always apparent, they can be individually recognized. Their dominance and effects on our behaviour and attitudes combine to make up our personalities'.
Personally, I find Mr Desikachar's explanations much easier to follow than Iyenger's - his 'Heart of Yoga' is a beautiful book and definitely worth the investment if you're interested in learning more about the sutras.
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07-27-2007, 11:27 PM
I have a few translations but none of them are as clear as I'd like.
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