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waveAbhyasawave

Definition: Continuous, dedicated practice; sustained effort to stabilize the mind and remain established in inner stillness.

Insights: Abhyasa is not mere repetition, but the sustained, wholehearted effort to remain established in mental stillness. It is through unwavering commitment to this goal that the yogin gradually stabilizes the mind.

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1.12

abhyāsavairāgyābhyāṁ tannirodhaḥ

Importance: 9/10

The stilling of these modifications is achieved by practice and non-attachment.

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1.13

tatra sthitau yatno 'bhyāsaḥ

Importance: 8/10

Practice is the effort to attain steadiness in that state [of nirodha].

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1.14

sa tu dīrghakālanairantaryasatkārāsevito dṛḍhabhūmiḥ

Importance: 8/10

It becomes firmly grounded when practiced for a long time, without interruption, and with devotion.

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