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The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali

2.34

Original Text

vitarkā hiṁsādayaḥ kṛta-kāritānumoditā lobha-krodha-moha-pūrvakā mṛdu-madhyādhi-mātrā duḥkhājñānānanta-phalā iti pratipakṣabhāvanam

Translation

Negative thoughts are violence, etc. They may be created directly, indirectly, or approved; they may be triggered by greed, hatred, or delusion; and they may be slight, moderate, or extreme in intensity. One must become an opponent to such influences by living in a contrary manner.

Terms

Lobha (greed)
Krodha (hatred)
Moha (delusion)
Duhkha (stress)