This Sutra follows on directly from 3.47, so I have included added introduction for context when read separately. ततो मनोजवित्वं विकरणभावः प्रधानजयश्च From gaining an awareness of the true Self seperate to the perceptions of the sense organs, then the speed of the mind with the absence of sensory distractions allows for mastery over the fundamental elements of existence. Yoga Sutras 3.48 yoga