Explain Chittavrittis, their control and different mental states (Chittabhumis) with reference to Yoga.
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Explanation:
Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind.
योग: चित्त-वृत्ति निरोध: (In Sanskrit ) ~ Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.2
With this phrase, Maharishi Patanjali, the author of a famous yogic text ‘Yoga Sutra’ cleared the whole purpose of yoga in just 3 words.
This sutra can be elaborated in this way:
Chitta in humans, which usually called as mind, is constantly fluctuating. The fluctuations in the mind are a reflection of the disequilibrium of the three Gunas –Sattva (purity), rajas (activity) and tamas (dullness), which manifest itself in the form of Vrittis.
Thus the purpose of yoga is, the cessation (Nirodha) of the fluctuations (Vrittis) of the mind (Chitta). It gives rise the state of Samadhi where the mind is calm and undisturbed even in the most difficult circumstances.
In order to reach a state of absolute calmness and balance, it is important to first develop an understanding of different states in which a human mind lies.