"The self is a process, not an entity. And a very complex and paradoxical process at that... Yogis found that the entire human bio-psycho- mental complex is composed of patterns created by causes and conditions, and triggered by any number of random stimuli. These patterns are impersonal . This is their central feature. Once we grasp this central characteristic, we have already begun to free ourselves of their capacity to drive us....In the view of yoga, the only Real Self is the Witness- the mind that sees and knows it all without judgement. The eternal Seer that does not choose for or against any part.
“ Patterns of consciousness are always known by pure awareness, their ultimate, unchanging witness. " (Patanjali).
(from Stephen Cope's book , 'The Wisdom of Yoga').
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