Philosophy
Dhyana
Dhyānaध्यान· dhee-YAH-nahmeditation
Dhyana is the seventh limb of yoga: meditation, an unbroken, effortless flow of attention toward a single object.
Where dharana is repeatedly returning the mind to its focus, dhyana is when that focus becomes continuous and steady. Deepened further, it leads to samadhi.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between dharana and dhyana?
- Dharana is concentration — effortfully holding attention on one point. Dhyana is meditation — that attention becoming a steady, unbroken flow with little effort.