Patañjali's Yogasūtra I.3

Yogasūtra of Patañjali | Viniyoga with Dr Kausthub Desikachar

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is the current lineage holder of the Viniyoga® tradition worldwide. He succeeds his father TKV Desikachar, and his grandfather T Krishnamacharya. His objectives include the sharing of the authentic teachings of Yoga to the modern era, as well as building bridges between different healing modalities to promote physical, emotional social and spiritual health.

I.3 - tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe-avasthānam

Then, Seer is established in its own true nature [allowing it to fully and correctly understand and experience the true nature of the object of focus.]

In the state of Yoga, the different preconceptions and projections on the object of focus that can prevent or impede correct understanding are reduced or eliminated. The tendency to be closed to fresh comprehension or the inability to correctly comprehend is overcome.