| The above said practical dimension of dhi is evident in the concept of mano nigraha (restraining of mind). Mano nigraha is a state of self-control of mind guided by a perfect balance of desire, determination, and dedication. It forms the nodal principle behind satvavavjaya chikitsa (psychotherapy), which focusses over nigrahan (diversion) of mind from harmful subjects of senses (ahitartha) towards beneficial (hitartha). Dhriti is mentioned as ‘manaso niyamatmika’ i.e. regulatory body of mind. Hence, it is that property of mind which governs its actions viz. chintya (regulation of thought processes), vicharya (analysis of thoughts and ideas), uhya (logical reasoning), dhyeya (polishing objectives by focussing over them) and sankalpa (arriving at an apparently right conclusion/decision). Thereby being a check-dam to reckless indulgence in any morally or conventional undesirable behavioural or psychological attributes.<ref name="ref6">Bagali SS, Baragi UC, Deshmukh RA. Concept of Satwavajaya Chikitsa (Psychotherapy). J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci 2016;1(1):56-63.</ref> </p> | | The above said practical dimension of dhi is evident in the concept of mano nigraha (restraining of mind). Mano nigraha is a state of self-control of mind guided by a perfect balance of desire, determination, and dedication. It forms the nodal principle behind satvavavjaya chikitsa (psychotherapy), which focusses over nigrahan (diversion) of mind from harmful subjects of senses (ahitartha) towards beneficial (hitartha). Dhriti is mentioned as ‘manaso niyamatmika’ i.e. regulatory body of mind. Hence, it is that property of mind which governs its actions viz. chintya (regulation of thought processes), vicharya (analysis of thoughts and ideas), uhya (logical reasoning), dhyeya (polishing objectives by focussing over them) and sankalpa (arriving at an apparently right conclusion/decision). Thereby being a check-dam to reckless indulgence in any morally or conventional undesirable behavioural or psychological attributes.<ref name="ref6">Bagali SS, Baragi UC, Deshmukh RA. Concept of Satwavajaya Chikitsa (Psychotherapy). J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci 2016;1(1):56-63.</ref> </p> |