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22 July 2026 · Yoga Sūtra 1.14
स तु दीर्घकालनैरन्तर्यसत्कारासेवितो दृढभूमिः ॥
sa tu dīrgha-kāla-nairantarya-satkārāsevito dṛḍha-bhūmiḥ ||
“But that practice, cultivated for a long time, without interruption, and with reverence, becomes firmly grounded.”
Vedika source-faithful rendering checked against the Sanskrit text of Patañjali Yoga Sūtra 1.14; not a quoted published translation.
“Practice becomes stable when it is sustained patiently, continuously, and with genuine respect for the path.”
Yoga Sūtra 1.14
Vedika commentary
Patañjali does not promise instant mastery. Dṛḍha-bhūmi, a firm foundation, develops when practice is sustained over time, without repeatedly abandoning it, and approached with satkāra—care, honour, and earnestness. The sūtra is not a demand for harsh perfection. It describes how depth grows: through patient return, continuity, and respect for what one is practising. Small efforts become transformative when they are no longer treated as disposable.
Vedika distinguishes the original Sanskrit, a literal rendering, and an interpretive paraphrase so that the words of the text are never confused with explanation.
Source
Yoga Sūtra 1.14
Traditional commentary
Vedika editorial synthesis grounded in Yoga Sūtra 1.14; not a direct quotation from a named commentator.
Explanation
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