Reading for Yoga class, October 7th 2010
The Four Great Qualities of the Heart Mind
The mind becomes clear and serene when these qualities of the heart are cultivated:
Friendliness toward the joyful,
Compassion toward the suffering,
Happiness toward the pure, and
Understanding toward the impure.Peacefulness towards all beings
I am blessed with peace.
I am peace, Itself.Joyfulness towards all beings
I am blessed with joy.
I am joy, Itself.Kindness towards all beings
I am blessed with loving-kindness.
I am loving-kindness, Itself.Compassion towards all beings
I am blessed with Compassion.
I am compassion, Itself, in action.Yoga Sutra of Patanjali 1:33
Translated by Alistair Shearer
