Sauca Svanga
pronounced shaucha
Shauchat Svanga
Jugupsa Pariaha-asamsargaha
Saucat = purity, owing to cleanliness
Svanga = one’s own body/limbs
Jugupsa = desire to protect, disinclination
Pariah(a) = with others
Asamsargaha = cessation, non-contamination, detachment
According to Mukunda Stiles’ interpretation of this Yoga Sutra (2.40), “From purity arises a desire to protect one’s body and a cessation of adverse contact with others.”
There is some controversy about this particular sutra because one of the definitions of jugupsa is disgust. Taken literally it can cause us to be disgusted with ourselves, but that is not in accordance with the principle of Ahimsa (respect, non-harming). So a better way to view this is to be mindful with our own cleanliness (mind AND body) and choose wisely those with whom we interact, being aware that our energies and mindsets affect each other as well as our own physical health and well-being.
Choose wisely when it comes to those we interact with on a close and personal basis. Then enjoy the heck out of our communion.
(see Om Kamadevaya)
