3.2 Obstacles/Antarya Flashcards
1
Q
How many distractions (chitta-vikshepa) did Patanjali say there are there in the Yoga Sutras?
A
9
2
Q
Vyadhi
A
= Disease, illness, sickness
3
Q
Styana
A
= Procrastination
4
Q
Samshaya
A
= Doubt
5
Q
Pramada
A
= Negligence
6
Q
Alasya
A
= Physical laziness
7
Q
Avirati
A
= Attachment/desires
8
Q
Bhranti-dashana
A
= Misperception
9
Q
Alabdha-bhumikatva
A
= Lack of progression in practice
10
Q
Anavasthitatva
A
= Inability to achieve previously achieved stages
11
Q
Sanskrit for distractions of the mind?
A
Chitta-vikshepa
12
Q
First are the distractions, and then what results consequently?
A
The obstacles/antarayah
13
Q
What are these obstacles?
A
- Mental or physical pain
- Sadness or dejection
- Restlessness or irregularities in breathing
- Physical or mental disturbances caused by an unconcentrated mind.
14
Q
How are these obstacles overcome?
A
Concentration (one-pointedness) and non-attachment
