4.27-4.28 Breaches in enlightentment

Patanjali explains that once one has reached enlightenment they must still be vigilant in their practice, though subtler than the beginner, as “breaches in enlightentment” are normal. It is important for the student to know and accept this that enlightenment during a lifetime (some lifetime) is not without its own discipline. It is not a time one can simply rest on one’s laurels and congratulate oneself but enlightenment is work in and of itself to maintain.