Ekagrata

 ( Hindu Philosophical Concepts ) 

In Hinduism, Ekāgratā (, "one-pointedness"; Pali: ekaggatā) is the intent pursuit of one object, close and undisturbed attention. Yoga emphasises regular practice ( Abhyasa) of meditation and self-imposed discipline to acquire .

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Overview The faculty called may be increased by integrating the psycho-mental flux ( or variously-directed, discontinuous, and diffuse attention) so that one gains genuine will

Mercia Eliade (1974). 9780060621384, Harper and Row. . ISBN 9780060621384

and a happiness different from the experience of pleasure from sense-objects.

(2010). 9781451603866, Sivananda Yoga Center. . ISBN 9781451603866

It is harder to achieve if the body is in a tiring or uncomfortable posture or if the breathing is improper.

W.Jane Boncroft (2005). 9781135300173, Routledge. . ISBN 9781135300173

Austerity ( tapas) is allied to this conception of .

Badarayana's Brahma Sutras (chapter 3) uses the term to mean dharana: it is held to be a quality resulting from practices discussed in the previous chapter, which are briefly mentioned in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Chandogya Upanishad.

According to the Bhagavad Gita the seeker after Truth should meditate with his mind fixed on the Lord () and absorbed in Him (). This is ekagrata. The term nityayuktāh refers to devotees who keep their mind fixed on God uninterruptedly.

Patanjali highlights the importance of continuous practice of prescribed methods to gain ekagrata, the state of the meditative mind free of diverted attention etc.; and thereafter explains that:

Attention on a single point () of the mind ( citta) gives rise to equilibrium of placid states (previously accumulated impressions) and aroused states (present eagerness to gain more knowledge), which are modifications (of the mind). These two states of mind remain unchanged and are brought to the state of stillness.

and dhāraṇā do not differ from each other, or else is achieving and maintaining .

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converges on a particular concept or object. In the state of there is clarity and right direction: yoga begins with ekagrata and culminates in nirodha, a stillness of consciousness.

T.K.V.Desikachar (1980). 9780819109675, University Press of America. . ISBN 9780819109675

gives the ability to see one’s own mind, one starts looking inwards deeply.

Vinod Verma (2006). 9788190172226, Gayatri Books. . ISBN 9788190172226

If is lost the full power of intention to achieve goals to be achieved is lost. Intentions afflicted by doubts, fears and reactive thoughts break and diffuse the energy of intentions.

Tobin Hart (2010). 9781577318590, New World Library. . ISBN 9781577318590

The mind which is the cause of Sankalpa ('notion')- Vikalpa ('alternative') must be controlled, it must be bound. assists in keeping one’s own mind bound and still.

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See also

• Dhāraṇā

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