Ishvar pranidhana | ईश्वर प्रणिधान
Ishvar pranidhan (Devanagari: ईश्वर प्रणिधान ISO15919: īśvara praṇidhāna) refers to the act of surrendering to God.
Sage Patanjali promoted Ashtang Yoga to gain control over the mind. However, acknowledging the difficulty of this path, he taught that when controlling the mind becomes difficult, one can regain focus by praying to God and meditating on Him.
Further Reading and Reference
- Related Concepts: yoga, Sharanagati, Darshan Shastra
- Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3