Yoga Sutras
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saṃskāra-sākṣāt-karaṇāt-pūrva-jāti-jñānam

Effecting directly seeing tendencies, knowledge of previous existences


saṃskāra - tendencies, psychological imprint, mental impression, habitual potency; making ready, preparation; a sacred or sanctifying ceremony

sākṣāt - directly seeing

karaṇa - making, effecting

pūrva - preceding

jāti - existence

jñāna - knowing; knowledge; higher knowledge