− | <p style="text-align:justify;">The word dhriti is derived from the root ‘dhriyan dharane’ with the pratyaya ‘ktin’ which means to withhold. <br/>Various dictionaries such as Monier Williams, Yates, Vachaspatya and shabdkalpadruma translate the word ‘dhriti’ as firmness, resolution, or willpower to keep ground or stand still to find contentment or satisfaction<ref name="ref2"></ref> i.e. tushti<ref name="ref1"></ref>. <br/>Thus, Dhriti can be understood as the property which protects from constantly indulging in diversions of life, thereby aiding to stay focussed on the task at hand or any long-term goal. </p> | + | <p style="text-align:justify;">The word dhriti is derived from the root ‘dhriyan dharane’ with the pratyaya ‘ktin’ which means to withhold. <br/>Various dictionaries such as Monier Williams, Yates, Vachaspatya and shabdkalpadruma translate the word ‘dhriti’ as firmness, resolution, or willpower to keep ground or stand still to find contentment or satisfaction<ref name="ref2">Sir Williams-Monier. A Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt Ltd., Reprint edition 2011, pg 452.</ref> i.e. tushti<ref name="ref1">Radhakanthadeva. Shabda Kalpa Druma New Delhi: Rashtriya Sanskrit Pratishtana , reprint edition 2018, Vol 2, pg 804.</ref>. <br/>Thus, Dhriti can be understood as the property which protects from constantly indulging in diversions of life, thereby aiding to stay focussed on the task at hand or any long-term goal. </p> |