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Raga
Definition: Attachment; passion.
Insights: Raga is attachment or passion—one of the five klesas (afflictions) that cause suffering. In yoga philosophy, it refers to the deep longing for pleasurable experiences, which binds the mind and creates cycles of craving and dissatisfaction. Overcoming raga involves cultivating non-attachment and equanimity.
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2.3
avidyāsmitārāgadveṣābhiniveśāḥ kleśāḥ
Ignorance (avidyā), egoism (asmitā), attachment (rāga), aversion (dveṣa), and clinging to life (abhiniveśa) are the five afflictions (kleśas).
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2.7
sukhānuśayī rāgaḥ
Attachment is that which dwells on pleasure.
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2.10
te pratiprasavaheyāḥ sūkṣmāḥ
These subtle afflictions are to be overcome by resolving them back into their cause.
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2.11
dhyānaheyāstadvṛttayaḥ
Their active modifications are to be overcome by meditation.
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2.12
kleśamūlaḥ karmāśayo dṛṣṭādṛṣṭajanmavedanīyaḥ
The reservoir of karmas has its root in the afflictions and brings experiences in the seen (present) or unseen (future) lives.
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2.13
sati mūle tadvipāko jātyāyurbhogāḥ
As long as the root exists, its fruition will be birth, life span, and experiences.
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2.34
vitarkā hiṁsādayaḥ kṛtakāritānumoditā lobhakrodhamohapūrvakā mṛdumadhyādhimātrā duḥkhājñānānantaphalā iti pratipakṣabhāvanam
Negative thoughts like violence, etc.—whether done, caused to be done, or approved of; whether preceded by greed, anger, or delusion; whether mild, moderate, or intense—result in infinite pain and ignorance. Thus, one should cultivate their opposites.
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