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The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali

2.18

Original Text

prakāśa-kriyā-sthiti-śīlaṁ bhūtendriyātmakam bhogāpavargārthaṁ dṛśyam

Translation

The phenomenal world consists of material elements and senses characterized by their illumination, activity, and inertia. This world can serve the goals of sensual experience or spiritual liberation.

Terms

Bhuta (element)
Indriya (faculty)