dhyana | ध्यान

Trying to focus on the divine form and qualities of God is called dhyaan (Devanagari: ध्यान ISO15919: dhyāna).

• Sixth of the eight limbs of yoga compulsory for the spiritual edification of the soul. See ashtanga yoga.
• Different acharyas of bhakti also advise focusing on God's divine name, form, lilas, virtues, abodes. Along with dhyan they used different names like
  • smaran (Devanagari: स्मरण ISO15919: smaraṇa)
  • manana (Devanagari: मनन ISO15919: manana)
  • sumiran (Devanagari: सुमिरन ISO15919: sumirana)
  • rupadhyana - focussing on divine form of God.

Also written as dhyan

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• Path of yoga

REFERENCE

A Journey Towards Divine Love (6th Issue)