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The Yoga Sutras describe two types of people on the path to enlightenment: those born with spiritual capabilities and those who need structured practice. For the latter, the path to Yoga is shaped by five essential virtues.

  1. Shraddha (Faith): Trust in the universe’s support, believing everything needed for growth is already within.
  2. Vidya (Courage): Inner strength to face challenges and persevere through life’s obstacles with boldness.
  3. Smirti (Remembrance): The ability to recall vital practices and stay aligned with your deeper purpose.
  4. Samadhi (Absorption): Complete awareness and absorption in your goal, cultivating stillness and focus.
  5. Prajna (Light of Intelligence): The illumination of consciousness, revealing wisdom through intuitive understanding.

These virtues...faith, courage, memory, focus, and wisdom... are essential for success in Yoga, helping practitioners overcome obstacles and achieve spiritual growth and self-realisation.


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