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Originally Posted by ramat
Klairic..which book you read on "Yoga sutras of Patanjali"..?
I know that he gave Astanga Yoga..which gave 8 steps..Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhya, Samadhi.
I heard that he also advised to meditate on the heart according to my Master.
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The Yoga Sutras are often misinterpreted as being told to do things a certain way. The intent behind them is not to say "do this and you will become enlightened". Rather, Patanjali had some advanced students that thought would only need a little bit more to push them over the edge to their "spiritual awakening". It's not about the actions being offered, but rather where they will hopefully take you.
The steps that work for one person could be different than what will work for another.
What is the intent behind wanting to meditate on your heart?