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.