pratyahara | प्रत्याहार

Pratyahara (Devanagari: प्रत्याहार; ISO 15919: pratyāhāra) signifies the withdrawal of the mind and senses from external objects in order to concentrate them on God.

It is the fifth of the eight limbs (Ashtanga) of Yoga described by Sage Patanjali.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: pratyahar
• Related Concepts: ashtanga yoga
• Reference: A Journey Towards Divine Love (6th Issue)