Concentration

The sixth limb of Patanjali's Yoga; one-pointed focus of attention on a single object

Definition

Dharana is the sixth limb of Patanjali's eight-limbed Yoga system. It is the practice of focusing attention on a single object and mentally holding it — one-pointed concentration that prepares the mind for meditation.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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