Yogasūtra II.17 - draṣṭṛ-dṛśyayoḥ saṁyogaḥ heya-hetuḥ

The cause of what is to be avoided, [suffering,] is the intimate union of the Seer and the seen.

In each of us, there exists the Seer, whose function is to perceive and experience this world, and fulfil our Dharma. To achieve this, It is given an instrument of perception that includes the body, mind and senses, which can be seen. Owing to their close relationship, over time we become unable to distinguish between them. This confusion is the cause of suffering.

Excerpt from Truth Unclouded by TKV Desikachar & Dr Kausthub Desikachar

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