Savitarka

Definition: Deliberative contemplation; gross reasoning.

Insights: Savitarka is the initial stage of contemplation where the mind engages in gross reasoning and deliberation about the object of meditation. It is a necessary step in the practice of yoga, leading to deeper insights and absorption.

Related Sutras

1.17

vitarkavicārānandāsmitārūpānugamāt samprajñātaḥ

Importance: 8/10

Samprajñāta samādhi (cognitive samādhi) is accompanied by reasoning, reflection, bliss, and I-am-ness.

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1.42

tatra śabdārthajñānavikalpaiḥ saṅkīrṇā savitarkā samāpattiḥ

Importance: 7/10

Savitarkā samāpatti is that engrossment in which knowledge of the word, its meaning, and the object are mixed up.

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