Study of Dhyana according to Yogic Literature – A Review
Minal Belsare, Vidya Wasnik, Sumeeta S. Jain
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine July 19, 2023 DOI: 10.70066/jahm.v11i6.909 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Argues that Dhyana, as described in Hindu Yogic texts, is a practice of peace, balance, and detachment that serves as a means to Samadhi and can overcome mental and spiritual obstructions, fears, nervousness, stress, and depression by realizing and managing their causes. Proposes that Hindu meditation practices help the mind eliminate unwanted thoughts and attain calmness and peace. |
Abstract
Yoga is the ultimate act of harmony between one’s physical existence and spiritual conscience. In the Vedas, “Yoga” was used to designate a union or connection between various objects. These practices Of Yoga aim to control and perfect both the physiological and the psychological processes and functions. Dhyana is taken up in Yoga practices and is means to Samadhi. The concept of Dhyana is described in various traditions. Dhyana is a practice performs with peace, balance & separation with the aim of monitoring the ingoing & outgoing ideas from the mind. Dhyana overpower one’s thinking, mental and spiritual obstruction, fears, nervousness, stress, and depression by realizing the causes and become capable of managing them. When one’s brain and body get stressed because of outer world then it is necessary to concentrate on inner world. Hindu meditation practices help our mind to get rid out of unwanted thoughts and to attain a state of calmness and peace. This review is genuine attempt for highlighting the concept of Dhyana According to various Hindu Yogic Text. So that one can understand the concept, techniques and benefits of Dhyana. Hopefully it will be beneficial for practitioner of Yoga and learners of Yoga for future scope.