Question
Pratyahara

Answer

  • The state in which the senses become free from their external subjects and become introverted is called 'Pratyahara'.
  • ‘Withdrawal’ means ‘going back.’
  • The senses of the human senses are inclined towards the subjects of the external material world.
  • The mind is also extroverted, so the mind becomes attached to the subjects of the senses.
  • To withdraw the senses and the mind from the activity of the external subject victim is 'Pratyahara'.
  • Due to pratyahara, the seeker's senses do not absorb external subjects, so his mind becomes introverted.
  • Due to pratyahara, the mind is not connected with external subjects but with the self.
  • The seeker experiences the bliss of the mind.
  • Thus, due to pratyahara, the seeker gets a glimpse of his sattva, chitta and ananda form.

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