About the time Moses received the Ten Commandments (~1,300 BC), yogis were practicing their own version, which Patanjali eventually outlined in the Yoga Sutras.
The overlap is remarkable: half of the commands are exactly the same.
Where they differ, it’s not surprising that as a religious text, the first four of the Bible’s commands pertain to religious observances; nor is it surprising that as a secular or spiritual text, the Yoga Sutras’ other commands are more mundane or practical in nature.
Sanskrit (the language of the Yoga Sutras), is scientific or mathematical; specifically, in any Sanskrit list, the last item is always the second most important – highlighting the yogis emphasis on the importance of faith in relieving human suffering and finding lasting peace.
Wishing you deep peace of mind, heart and soul this holiday regardless of your non-secular beliefs.
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