The true aspirant reaches the highest through firm belief, intense energy, memorising the good things, immersing oneself in bliss and illumination || 1.20 ||
In this sutra Patanjali says that the five qualities are essential to gain the highest knowledge.
- Shradda: One should have faith in the Lord, scriptures and should have complete trust in the words of the Guru.
- Veerya: One should put in ambitious efforts to know the truth. This can be honed through the company of noble people.
- Smruti: One should have a sharp memory. Repeated practice helps in improving the memory. Daily chanting of Gayatri manta also helps in improving the memory. Bad habits like intoxicants is sentimental to the good memory.
- Samadhi: Unwavering mind is called samadhi.
- Prajna Poorvaka: Through samadhi the inner meaning opens up and true knowledge dawns within.
