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tat-artha eva-dṛśyasya-ātmā

तदर्थ एव दृश्यस्यात्मा

That purpose of the seen is indeed for our essence

tat - that, this

artha - purpose, aim; meaning; thing, object

eva - thus

dṛśya - the seen

ātman - essence; the highest personal principle of life; the individual soul, self

Commentary by T Krishnamacharya:

“Different Yoga practices are meant to prepare a person towards Dhyānam.”

Commentary by Paul Harvey:

“Yoga is about remaining true to the Self within the wiles of Myself.”

“Serve Yoga and Yoga will serve you.”

“Ātma is the source of the sunlight in the Psyche.”