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The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali

1.20

Original Text

śraddhā-vīrya-smṛti-samādhi-prajñā-pūrvakaḥ itareṣām

Translation

For others, realization is preceded by faith, effort, mindfulness, absorption, and wisdom.

Terms

shraddha (faith)
virya (effort)
smriti (mindfulness)
samādhi (absorption)
prajna (wisdom)

Background

This verse outlines the qualities needed for those who do not naturally or immediately attain the highest state of samādhi. It contrasts with 1.19, which refers to beings who attain asamprajñāta samādhi (non-dual absorption) due to prior birth or nature.