Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Why is Everything Suffering? (Sutra 2.15)Episode Description: A Comprehensive Exploration of DuḥkhamWelcome to an in-depth exploration of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, focusing on what is considered one of the most powerful and penetrating aphorisms in the entire text: Sutra 2.15, often translated as "To the discriminating, all is as it were painful" or "Everything is suffering". This episode, drawing on a class from the Vedanta Society of Southern California, delves into the profound meaning of this statement, challenging conventional notions of happiness and inviting listeners to a deeper understanding of existence from a yogic perspective.Our discussion is primarily guided by the insightful commentaries of Swami Vivekananda from his seminal work, "Raja Yoga," and Edwin Bryant from his comprehensive text, "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali". Swami Vivekananda's commentary, which deeply impacted the speaker, offers a unique and powerful lens through which to view these ancient teachings, providing strength, insight, and clarity. Bryant's work, in turn, masterfully weaves traditional commentaries with modern scholarship, making the sutra highly relevant to contemporary life