Yoga Sutras
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vastu-sāmye citta-bhedāt tayoḥ vibhaktaḥ panthāḥ

वस्तुसाम्ये चित्तभेदात्तयोर्विभक्तः पन्थाः

The sameness of substance, the divisions of psyche, separate paths of both


vastu - any really existing or abiding substance or essence, thing, object

sāmya - equal

citta - psyche (the totality of the human mind, conscious and unconscious); mind; heart

bheda - divide, pierce

tayoḥ - of both

vibhakta - separate

panthān - path


Commentary by TKV Desikachar:

“In observing, we must remember a few more things: Because of our own memories, backgrounds, cultures, etc. Each person looks at the same problem differently, which may cause problems.