23rd Sutra Chapter 2 The connection of the seer with the seen, experiencer with the experience, gets him to discover his own true nature. ————————————————— 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 ----------------------------- 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.