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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Dhyana related to Dharana?

<p>Dharana leads to Dhyana (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dhyana involve?

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