ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pratyahara

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹatjəˈhɑːɹə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pratyahara is a noun meaning (yoga) The withdrawal of one's senses; focus on oneself as opposed to external stimuli.

Meaning

(yoga) The withdrawal of one's senses; focus on oneself as opposed to external stimuli.

Example Sentences

By withdrawing our awareness from negative impressions, pratyahara strengthens the mind's powers of immunity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abstraction, kaivalya, vairagya, akarma, withdrawal, withdrawnness.

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