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 JK Yog

PATANJALI YOG DARSHAN 2.7-8

 

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Contemplation of pleasure results in attachment.

Contemplation of suffering results in aversion.

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You’re referring to Yoga Sutras 2.7–2.8 from Patanjali Yog Darshan, often explained by Swami Mukundananda in JK Yog teachings.

Sutra 2.7 — Attachment (Rāga)

“Contemplation of pleasure results in attachment.”
Meaning:

• When you keep thinking about something pleasurable, the mind starts clinging to it
• That clinging becomes attachment (I need this to be happy)
• Example: someone praises you → you replay it → you want more praise → attachment forms

Sutra 2.8 — Aversion (Dveṣa)

“Contemplation of suffering results in aversion.”
Meaning:

• When you keep thinking about pain or hurt, the mind creates dislike or hatred
• That dislike becomes aversion (I never want this again / I hate them)
• Example: someone insults you → you replay it → anger grows → aversion forms

How this connects to karma

• Repeated thinking about pleasure → attachment → dependence
• Repeated thinking about pain → aversion → hatred
• Both bind the mind and create karmic impressions (samskaras)

In simple words:

• Thinking about what you like → you get attached
• Thinking about what hurt you → you develop hatred

And that’s exactly why teachers say:

Stop replaying hurt — otherwise the mind manufactures aversion.

Want me to also explain:

•  What Sutra 2.3 (five kleshas) says?
• Or  how to stop attachment & aversion practically?