Hindrances to Samadhi in the Context of 21st Century: A Comparative Analysis of Vedic and Later Vedic Texts
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) September 27, 2024 Prabir Kumar Chatterjee, Prachi Indurkar
Attaining Samadhi, a state of profound meditation and spiritual absorption described in ancient Vedic texts, the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Darshana, faces intensified hindrances in the 21st century. Traditional obstacles—distractions, desires, ego, and ignorance—are systematically categorized in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras as the five 'Kleshas'. A comparative analysis with modern Western existentialist thought reveals an enduring struggle of human consciousness. Contemporary challenges such as technology, stress, and materialism add further complexity. Overcoming these requires a synthesis of ancient meditative practices with modern tools to achieve stillness and transcendence in the digital age.