23rd Sutra Chapter 2
The connection of the seer with the seen, experiencer with the experience, gets him to discover his own true nature.
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स्वस्वामिशक्त्योः स्वरूपोपलब्धिहेतुः संयोगः
svasvamishaktyoh svaroopopalabdhihetuh samyogah
* sva - owned(Prakrti)
* svami - owner(Purusha)
* shaktyoh - of the powers
* svaroopa - own nature
* upalabdhi - recognition
* hetuh - the cause
* samyogah - union, connection
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Can I begin to see that each experience, including my errors, can help me develop clarity?
Can I overcome certain difficulties only by exploring or experiencing them, instead of running away from them?
When should I commit myself to an experience and when should I avoid getting involved?
The connection of the seer with the seen, experiencer with the experience, gets him to discover his own true nature.