
Dhāraṇā (from Sanskrit धारणा dhāraṇā) is translated as `collection or concentration of the mind (joined with the retention of breath)`, or `the act of holding, bearing, wearing, supporting, maintaining, retaining, keeping back (in remembrance), a good memory`, or `firmness, steadfastness, ... , certainty`. This term is rela...
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(from the article `Yoga`) The first five stages are called external aids to Yoga; the remaining three are purely mental or internal aids. Dharana (`holding on`) is the ability ...
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practice of concentration; sixth of the eight fold path in ashtanga yoga
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Concentration. The sixth limb of the Ashtanga or Raja Yoga system.
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Meditation; contemplation
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