From Citta to Consciousness: Conceptual Parallels between Yoga Sūtra and Modern Psychology
Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities March 3, 2026 Meenakshi Saraf
The concept of mind and consciousness has been central to both classical yogic philosophy and contemporary psychological science. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali presents a systematic psychological framework centered around citta (mind-stuff), its modifications (vrittis), and the attainment of higher states of consciousness through disciplined practice. Modern psychology, particularly cognitive...