The definition given by Patânjali in the Yoga Sutras is: “yogah chitta vritti nirodhah“
Yoga is the cessation of the activities of the mind. Yoga balances the oscillations and instabilities (fluctuations) of the mind.
– Chitta is composed of:
Manas (mind influenced by the senses)
Ahamkara (mind associated with ego, attachment, Iness)
Buddhi (intellect, intellectual part of the mind, analytical mind)
– Vrtti: mental fluctuations
– Nirodhah: restrict the act of the mind
Consciousness shines throughchitta.
The different states of mind:
Kshipta: monkey mind, disturbed, the mind changes all the time (high Rajas)
Mudha: mind dull, lethargic, disinclined to do anything, difficult to concentrate.
Vikshipta: partly distracted and partly concentrated.
Ekagrata: despite distractions, can maintain concentration with effort. There is a concentration point.
Niruddha: the mind becomes one with the object of concentration. There is restriction of any activity of the mind. It becomes the object of concentration.
Patanjali reveals that through yogic practices we can transcend the limitations of the mind and progress towards the final state, samadhi (the contemplative state in which the mind immediately grasps the form of the object).
Regular meditation and yoga practice can help deepen your focus and reduce the number of mind distractions. Furthermore, the practice trains the mind to relax, helping to prolong concentration time and find peace in moments of instability.
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