Sutra 21: 'Theevra samvegaanaam asannah'
Success in Yoga comes quickly to those who are intensely energetic.
Sutra 22: 'Mrudu madhya adhimatratvaath tathopi visheshah'
Success varies according to the means adopted to obtain it -- mild, medium or intense.
Explanation:
Theoretically, these is no reason why we should not achieve the state of perfect yoga within the space of a single second- since the Atman is eternally within us and our ignorance of this fact could be instantaneously dispelled. Practically, however, our progress is retarded by our past karmas, our present fears and desires and the relative strength of our energy. No one can generalize about the period required -- it might, in any individual case extend over months, years or lifetimes. All we can say is this -- no effort, however small, is wasted, and the harder we try, the sooner we shall succeed.
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