Samadhana
Samadhana ( Sanskrit समाधानम् samādhānam ) is a philosophical term of Jnana Yoga ( Vedanta ) that can be reproduced with concentration or concentration .
etymology
The Sanskrit noun samādhāna is derived from samādhā (समाधा) with the meaning of compilation, summary, union (from सम् together and धा to carry, to bring together, literally to bring together).
Disambiguation
Samadhana means the fixation of the mind on the true nature of the soul, deep or abstract meditation , deep contemplation, intention, constancy, inner attitude, peace of mind, clarification of doubts, agreement or promise, an outstanding event, justification of a statement, evidence (demonstration) , Pronunciation or determination.
Samadhana is considered in Vedanta as one of the six virtues ( Shat-sampat ) that a seeker for truth should develop in order to be able to detach himself from all selfish motivation. This is accompanied by the ability not to let the mind wander, but to concentrate on one point. This requires adequate mental training and is ultimately achieved with the inclusion of the other five virtues - Sama , Dama , Uparati , Titiksha and Shraddha . The state of Samadhana is described by Shankara as a state of perfectly balanced calmness that occurs when the mind is constantly focused on a perfect and at the same time universal and all-powerful ideal.
definition
Samadhana is the focusing of the mind (चित्तैकाग्रता cittaikāgratā) on a goal. This state of affairs can only come about through vigorous restraint of the mind and senses, and by turning away from worldly pleasures. It enables one to endure life's challenges while imparting confidence in the directions of the scriptures and the spiritual teacher.
Samadhana in Hinduism
To recognize the all-pervasive world soul ( Brahman ), Samadhana represents one of the four preconditions ( Sadhana chatushtaya ) in order to be able to direct the energy of consciousness towards liberation ( Moksha ) and not towards any material achievements ( Siddhi or Vibhuti ). In the Mahabharata , Samadhana is explained as going into meditation or as a mental state that no longer knows any attachment to worldly matters. In his Vivekachudamani (Sloka 27), Shankara explains:
"सम्यगास्थापनं बुद्धेः शुद्धे ब्रह्मणि सर्वदा
तत्समाधानमित्युक्तं न तु चित्तस्य लालनम्"
"Samyagā sthāpanaṁ buddheḥ śuddhe brahmaṇi sarvadā
tatsamādhānamityuktaṁ na tu cittasya lālanam"
Individual evidence
- ↑ VS Apte: The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary . In: Digital Dictionaries of South Asia . S. 1633 .
- ↑ Swami Chinmayananda : Self Unfoldment . Chinmaya Mission Trust, S. 119 .
- ↑ Swami Tejomayananda : Tattva bodhah of Sri Adi Sankaracarya . Chinmaya Mission, S. 29-30 .