Rishikesh Yogkulam
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Sep 04, 2025
8:03 AM
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Vritti Sarupyam Itaratra is a profound concept mentioned in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which explains the natural tendency of the mind to take the form of the objects it perceives. In simple terms, it means that the mind usually identifies with the constant modifications, thoughts, and impressions that arise within it. When these mental fluctuations dominate, the true self becomes hidden, and consciousness appears limited to whatever thought or emotion is present at that moment. This is why Patanjali highlights that without discipline, awareness becomes colored by desires, memories, or distractions, making us lose touch with our real essence. Vritti Sarupyam Itaratra teaches us that unless we practice concentration, meditation, and self-awareness, the mind will always mirror its surroundings and mental impressions, leading to restlessness. However, through yoga, pranayama, and mindfulness, we can learn to still these vrittis (mental modifications) and move beyond identification with temporary thoughts, uncovering the pure, unchanging self. This sutra is a reminder that true freedom comes when the mind is no longer enslaved by fluctuations but rests in clarity and awareness.
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