Klesha and Karma in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 2 of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali regarding kleshas (afflictions) and karma. It discusses the five kleshas - ignorance, egoism, attraction, aversion, and fear of death. These kleshas are the underlying causes of human suffering and can be attenuated through the practice of kriya yoga, which involves austerity, self-study, and resignation to God. The kleshas give rise to karma, which determines one's experiences in current and future lives. By developing an uninterrupted awareness of the true self through the eight limbs of yoga, one can dispel ignorance and free oneself from the cycle of karma