Meditation (Dhyana)

Sanskrit: ध्यान

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What This Theme Means

Dhyana Yoga is the practice of stilling the mind. By withdrawing the senses and focusing inward, one attains a state of deep peace and direct perception of the Self.

Key Verses on Meditation (Dhyana)

Gita 10.17

To truly know the divine, consciously seek and perceive its presence and manifestations in every aspect of life, making every thought a focused step towards spiritual realization.

Gita 10.19

The divine (or ultimate reality) is infinitely vast and expresses itself in countless glorious ways; understanding even its most prominent manifestations can inspire profound wisdom and purposeful action.

Gita 10.38

The divine manifests as the highest principle of justice, strategic success, profound inner quietude, and ultimate self-knowledge, guiding all effective action and true wisdom.

Gita 10.6

Your focused mind is a divine creative force; align it with higher purpose to manifest wisdom, order, and connection in your world.

Gita 10.9

Cultivate wholehearted devotion to a higher purpose and share that wisdom with others to discover profound inner satisfaction and lasting joy.

Gita 11.19

Recognize the limitless, eternal, and all-pervading divine essence as the source and sustainer of all existence, offering boundless power, peace, and perspective to navigate life's journey.

Gita 11.54

Through single-minded devotion and unwavering focus on a chosen ultimate truth or goal, one can achieve profound realization, deep understanding, and ultimate union.

Gita 12.10

Even if deep meditation is challenging, dedicate your daily actions to a higher purpose or divine will; by acting with selfless intent and devotion, you will surely attain ultimate perfection and peace.

Gita 12.12

True and lasting peace arises not from the acquisition of knowledge, disciplined practice, or deep meditation alone, but culminates in the profound liberation achieved by detaching from the fruits of your actions.

Gita 12.2

Unwavering focus and supreme faith in a higher ideal or purpose define the path to true mastery and spiritual excellence.

Gita 12.3

Discover lasting peace and liberation by shifting your focus from the transient, manifest world to the unmanifest, immutable, all-pervading, and eternal essence of reality, which is your deepest, unchanging truth.

Gita 12.5

The path to highly abstract, unmanifested truths is arduous for those identified with the physical; recognize this inherent difficulty and cultivate immense discipline and a structured approach.

Gita 12.6

Cultivate unwavering devotion to a higher purpose, dedicating all your actions and their fruits, and find ultimate peace and fulfillment through single-minded focus.

Gita 12.7

Fix your mind on the Divine with unwavering devotion, and swift deliverance from life's deepest struggles is guaranteed.

Gita 12.8

Direct your entire being – mind and intellect – with unwavering focus towards the Divine (or your highest purpose) to achieve profound peace, clarity, and ultimate union.

Gita 12.9

Even if perfect focus is challenging, consistent and disciplined effort through 'Abhyasa' (constant practice) is a powerful, accessible path to achieving your goals and connecting with your higher purpose.

Gita 13.11

Achieve profound clarity and purpose by cultivating unwavering focus, embracing strategic solitude, and discerningly choosing your external influences.

Gita 13.25

Regardless of temperament, diverse paths—meditation, knowledge, or selfless action—all serve to purify the mind, enabling one to realize their true Self and attain profound inner peace.

Gita 14.23

Cultivate inner stillness and detached awareness; observe the world's fluctuations as the play of Gunas, abiding unperturbed in your true Self.

Gita 14.26

Unwavering devotion and single-minded focus on a higher ideal or purpose are the direct path to transcending limitations, achieving inner freedom, and realizing ultimate fulfillment.

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