Yogasūtra II.9 - svarasa-vāhī viduṣaḥ-api samārūḍhaḥ-abhiniveśaḥ

Insecurity is an inherent feeling [of fear of loss, of life or something precious], deeply rooted in all, [and exists] even in the wise.

Abhiniveśa is the fifth affliction and perhaps the most deeply rooted. It may come from past experiences, either from our own lifetime, or those inherited from our ancestors, or, for those who believe in reincarnation, from past lives.

It does not disappear even when we are fully aware that death is imminent, and is perhaps the most difficult affliction to overcome. Indeed, Patañjali reminds us that it exists even in the wise. However, knowing that it is one of the sources of affliction, we must try not to act based on fear.

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