Yogasūtra II.10 - te prati-prasava-heyāḥ sūkṣmāḥ

Having described the Kleśa-s that prevent us from moving closer to Samādhi, in the following Sūtra-s Patañjali indicates what must be done to overcome them.

When they are subtle, they [the afflictions] must be made impotent.

It is much easier to get rid of a toxic plant from our garden when it is small, rather than when it has grown into a huge tree. In a similar manner, we must nip the Kleça-s in the bud when they are still weak, rather than wait until they are fully manifested.

Sometimes, when we have clarity, we become complacent and arrogant. A temporary state of clarity must not be confused with a permanent state. It is even more important to stay vigilant when we are clear and act on the Kleśa-s to minimize their effects.

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