Chitta_Vritti_Control_Sanskrit_English.pptx

Chiita vritti control tools

1. Controlling Tools of Chitta Vrittis Based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

2. Introduction • Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras describe the fluctuations of the mind (Chitta Vrittis). • Controlling them is essential for inner peace and self-realization. • Abhyasa (Practice) and Vairagya (Detachment) are the key methods.

3. Types of Chitta Vrittis (YS 1.5-1.11) • प्रमाण (Pramāṇa) – Right Knowledge • विपर्यय (Viparyaya) – Misconception • विकल्प (Vikalpa) – Imagination • निद्रा (Nidrā) – Sleep • स्मृति (Smṛti) – Memory

4. Definition of Chitta Vrittis योगसूत्र १.५: "वृत्तयः पञ्चतय्यः क्लिष्टाऽक्लिष्टाः॥" Translation: The mental modifications are of five types; some cause suffering, while others do not.

5. Methods to Control Chitta Vrittis (YS 1.12) योगसूत्र १.१२: "अभ्यासवैराग्याभ्यां तन्निरोधः॥" Translation: The fluctuations of the mind are controlled through practice (Abhyasa) and detachment (Vairagya).

6. Abhyasa - Practice (YS 1.13-1.14) योगसूत्र १.१३: "तत्र स्थितौ यत्नोऽभ्यासः॥" Translation: Practice is the continuous effort to maintain steadiness. योगसूत्र १.१४: "स तु दीर्घकाल नैरन्तर्य सत्कारासेवितो दृढभूमिः॥" Translation: Practice becomes firmly grounded when performed for a long duration with sincerity and enthusiasm.

7. Vairagya - Detachment (YS 1.15-1.16) योगसूत्र १.१५: "दृष्टानुश्रविकविषयवितृष्णस्य वशीकारसंज्ञा वैराग्यम्॥" Translation: Detachment is the mastery over the desire for seen or heard pleasures. योगसूत्र १.१६: "तत्परं पुरुषख्यातेर्गुणवैतृष्ण्यम्॥" Translation: The highest form of detachment arises from the realization of the true self beyond all qualities.

8. Conclusion • Controlling Chitta Vrittis leads to inner calmness and spiritual growth. • Patanjali emphasizes Abhyasa (Practice) and Vairagya (Detachment) as the key tools. • Consistent effort and detachment help in self-realization and mental stability.