निर्विचारवैशारद्येऽध्यात्मप्रसादः ॥४७॥
पदविभाग: निर्विचार-वैशारद्ये, अध्यात्म-प्रसादः।
अन्वय: निर्विचारवैशारद्ये अध्यात्मप्रसादः ।
प्रतिपदार्थ: निर्विचार = of super-reflective absorption / meditation without subtle deliberation (referring to the state achieved in 1.44), वैशारद्ये = upon attaining absolute mastery / pristine purity / undisturbed flow, अध्यात्म = of the inner self / of the supreme internal instrument (the Buddhi/intellect), प्रसादः = grace.
तात्पर्यम्: Upon attaining Nirvichara Samapatti (super-reflective absorption), there arises firmness in Chitta.
Further context on the 47th Sutra from Patanjali’s Yogasutras
Yogasutras believe that there is a state of concentration that’s beyond mere reasoning of the intellect. In such a state, the Chitta becomes steady. However, initially, a yogi might only be able to hold this state for a few moments before a random thought, a physical itch, or a deeply buried subconscious impression breaks the focus.
Vaiśāradya refers to the moment when this state becomes flawless. It means the mind can maintain this profound absorption in the subtle realm continuously, without a single ripple or interruption, for as long as the yogi desires.
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