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Dhyana (Samskrit: ध्यानम्) refers to meditation<ref name=":0" />, the 7th step in the path of Ashtanga Yoga expounded by Maharshi Patanjali. In fact, this path systematically developed and described by Maharshi Patanjali to enable union of the empirical self with the universal transcendental self in the Yoga Sutras is also known as 'Dhyana Yoga'.<ref>K. Ramakrishna Rao & Anand C. Paranjpe (2016), Psychology in the Indian Tradition, India: Springer.</ref>
Dhyana (Samskrit: ध्यानम्) refers to meditation<ref name=":0" />, the 7th step in the path of Ashtanga Yoga expounded by Maharshi Patanjali. In fact, this path systematically developed and described by Maharshi Patanjali to enable union of the empirical self with the universal transcendental self in the Yoga Sutras is also known as 'Dhyana Yoga'.<ref name=":1">K. Ramakrishna Rao & Anand C. Paranjpe (2016), Psychology in the Indian Tradition, India: Springer.</ref>
== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
The practice of Dhyana follows the practice of the earlier steps of Ashtanga Yoga, namely, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara and Dharana. In fact, Dhyana is a continuation of Dharana. For, meditation is nothing but a more mature state of concentration. The continuous practice of Dharana on Breath or Omkara eventually leads to Dhyana.<ref name=":0" />
The practice of Dhyana follows the practice of the earlier steps of Ashtanga Yoga, namely, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara and Dharana. In fact, Dhyana is a continuation of Dharana. For, meditation is nothing but a more mature state of concentration. The continuous practice of Dharana on Breath or Omkara eventually leads to Dhyana.<ref name=":0" />
== ध्यानस्य लक्ष्णानि ॥ Features of Dhyana ==
== ध्यानस्य लक्षणानि ॥ Features of Dhyana ==
The features of Dhyana include,
The features of Dhyana include,
* It increases concentration, memory, clarity of thought and will power.
* It increases concentration, memory, clarity of thought and will power.
* It rejuvenates body and mind.<ref name=":0">Yoga - Level B ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_B/Yoga/Yoga_(Level-B)_ch-4-final.pdf Chapter 4]), Open Basic Education Programme (Bharatiya Jnana Parampara), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling.</ref>
* It rejuvenates body and mind.<ref name=":0">Yoga - Level B ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_B/Yoga/Yoga_(Level-B)_ch-4-final.pdf Chapter 4]), Open Basic Education Programme (Bharatiya Jnana Parampara), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling.</ref>
The practice of meditation is paramount in bringing about a transformation in one’s cognitive style, dispositions, and emotional feeling.
It is a means of achieving transcendence, i.e., overcoming the limitations surrounding the human condition.
Purpose of Meditation:
The purpose of meditation, we are told by Patañjali and the successive Rāja Yoga practitioners, is to control the wanderings of the mind (citta vṛttis) and empty the mind of its thought content. In fact, “silencing” of one’s thoughts is an important sign of progress in meditation.
Also, there are several hindrances to practicing meditation such as fatigue, doubt, delusion, and instability of the mind (Yoga Sūtras, I.30). Successful practice of meditation implies that these hindrances are overcome at least to some degree. Therefore, emotional well-being, reduced anxiety, and overcoming ego-involvement may be expected to correlate with progress in successful meditation.<ref name=":1" />
== References ==
== References ==