Vrtti

Definition: Mental modification; thought pattern.

Insights: Vrtti means the movements or fluctuations of the mind—thoughts, memories, imaginings, sleep, and correct/incorrect knowledge. Yoga is defined as the cessation of these vrttis, allowing the true Self to shine forth.

Related Sutras

1.4

vṛtti sārūpyam itaratra

Importance: 8/10

At other times, the seer identifies with the modifications of the mind.

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1.5

vṛttayaḥ pañcatayyaḥ kliṣṭākliṣṭāḥ

Importance: 7/10

There are five kinds of mental modifications, which are either painful or painless.

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1.6

pramāṇa viparyaya vikalpa nidrā smṛtayaḥ

Importance: 7/10

They are right knowledge, wrong knowledge, verbal delusion, sleep, and memory.

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