Dharana and Dhyana Meditation Quiz
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What is the main focus of Dharana in meditation?

  • Letting the mind wander freely
  • Fixing the mind on the object of meditation (correct)
  • Achieving a state of complete thoughtlessness
  • Focusing on multiple objects simultaneously

    • What is the prerequisite for Dharana?

  • The mind must be completely empty
  • The mind must be actively seeking distractions
  • The mind must be in a state of constant excitement
  • The mind must be steadfast like the unflickering flame of a lamp (correct)

    • What is the difference between Dharana and Dhyana?

  • Dharana is about complete thoughtlessness, Dhyana is about active contemplation
  • Dharana is a state of mind, Dhyana is the process of mind (correct)
  • Dharana is about focusing on multiple objects, Dhyana is about focusing on a single object
  • Dharana is about detachment, Dhyana is about attachment

    • What does Dhyana involve?

    <p>Undisturbed flow of thought round the object of meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Dhyana related to Dharana?

    <p>Dharana leads to Dhyana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Dharana in meditation?

    <p>Fixing the mind on the object of meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prerequisite for Dharana?

    <p>The mind must be steadfast like the unflickering flame of a lamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Dhyana related to Dharana?

    <p>Dhyana is the undisturbed flow of thought round the object of meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dhyana involve?

    <p>The undisturbed flow of thought round the object of meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Dharana and Dhyana?

    <p>Dharana is fixing the mind on the object of meditation, while Dhyana is the undisturbed flow of thought round the object of meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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