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Movements of the Mind (Citta-Vṛtti)
Yoga, in one line: the stilling of the mind's restless movements.
Citta-vṛtti means the constant 'movements' or modifications of the mind — the unending stream of thoughts, impressions, and reactions. Patañjali's celebrated definition of yoga is precisely 'the stilling of the movements of the mind': when the mental waves settle, the pure self shines forth in its own nature rather than being colored by the agitation. Mapping and calming these movements is the practical heart of Yoga psychology.
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- Bhagavad-gītāKuru-Pañcāla region · -150explains
- Yoga-sūtraKāśī (Varanasi) · 375explains
- Haṭhayoga-pradīpikāKāśī (Varanasi) · 1450explains
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Vivekacūḍāmaṇi 398↗explains
Vivekacūḍāmaṇi · Śaṅkara (traditionally ascribed; authorship doubted)
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Vijñāna-bhairava 108↗explains
Vijñāna-bhairava · Anonymous (Bhairava Āgama / Tantra)
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