[b]II, 18 prakasa kriya sthiti silam bhuta indriya atmakam bhoga apavarga artham drsyam
The seen has the qualities of
luminosity, activity and stability.
It is embodied through the elements
and the sense organs.
It exists
for the dual purpose of
sensory enjoyment
and liberation
of the Self.[/b]
M. Stiles
Stiles, M. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Boston, MA: Red Wheel/Weiser LLC. 2002
