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MODULE-2 Spiritual Aspects
Dimension of Physical
Education and Yog
Dharna- It means to hold or bind the mind at one point. It follows the state of
Pratyahara, so that by internalizing the awareness the senses ultimately follow
the mind. Dharana practices are- Chidakash Dharana, Hridayakash Dharana.

Dhyan- It merely an extension of Dharana. It arises when one is able to maintain
a smooth, unfluctuating flow of concentration towards the inner symbol for a
period of time.
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Samadhi- This is the state where there is complete absence of both external
and internal mental modifications; all that remains is awareness. Samadhi brings
self- realization.

Learners as we have discussed about concept of spirituality, we are very convinced
that Asthang yog is a complete package for spiritual nourishment. Yama and
Niyam are to develop human quality, to be sensitive and sincere about self and
surrounding. Pranayama and Pratyahara are for mental tranquillity, to develop
positivity and to develop inner awareness. Dharna and Dhyan to direct attention
and awareness towards discovering your inner nature, and that is where we find
peace. Inner peace, satisfaction and pleasure are ultimate of spirituality.

8.5 CONCEPT OF MEDITATION

Meditation is a process of total perception, total consciousness and unconditional
awareness by which we are trying to come closer to our higher self. When we
are able to transcend the world of senses and when we are able to transcend the
world of experiences for a short period that is called meditation. It is a state
when we are able to transcend the memories of the past, the anticipation of
future and the anxieties of the present, when we are able to forget for the time
being; our name and form, our placement, our position, our environment. When
we able to become aware of something inside ourself that is called meditation.
In the practice of meditation practitioner tries to acquire complete knowledge of
his mind and at the same time to acquire a system of training and regulating the
infinite capacities and potential of the mind.

Dhyan yog or meditative practice of yog is not like that you close your eyes and
enter into a state of total darkness and unconsciousness. Dhyan means an
expanded state of mind, awakening of one’s full creative potential. Meditative
state does not mean switch off your mind but it is a dynamic state of awareness.
With meditation or Dhyan yog we start a new chapter in our life. Once we are
involve in Dhyan yog or meditative practice in the correct way our experiences
and our personality will become steady and lasting. Our attitude toward life will
be fantastic.

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