Distracted Mind
A mental state that fluctuates between active and dull, one of the five classical states of mind
Definition
Vikshipta is a changeable mental state that is sometimes active and sometimes slow or dull. It is one of the five classical states of mind described in yoga and Ayurveda.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary
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