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Hence, dhriti is that physiological state of mind which allows an individual to maintain an unfazed continuum of a desirable union of senses with objects (indriyartha samyoga) for as long as required. Eventually, this reaches a sustainable conclusive knowledge (prajna) after intensive and systematic analysis, working along with the counterparts - dhi and smriti. </span></li></ol>
Hence, dhriti is that physiological state of mind which allows an individual to maintain an unfazed continuum of a desirable union of senses with objects (indriyartha samyoga) for as long as required. Eventually, this reaches a sustainable conclusive knowledge (prajna) after intensive and systematic analysis, working along with the counterparts - dhi and smriti. </span></li></ol>
== Role of dhriti and its practical implications ==
<ol style='text-align:justify;'><li style="font-weight: bold;">Qualities of a learner : <br/><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dhriti is the capability of mind to stay satisfied and unwavering in all contexts. [Dalhan on Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 31/4] It depicts the willpower of the mind to withhold itself from giving in potentially harmful temptations of this world. Hence, dhriti refers to attentive and focused behaviors of mind. This quality is essential for a learner or student.
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This can be further substantiated by the qualities of an ideal disciple [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/8]. It is instructed to teachers and students desirous of teaching and learning respectively to first examine the qualities of each other. Amongst many characteristic features of a disciple, dhriti finds a place too. It holds prime importance in the perception of sound information for it to be turned into actual knowledge (yathartha gyaan) with further processing by buddhi. [Cha. Sa. Vimana Sthana 8/8] </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Means for attainment of salvation (mokshasya sadhana upaya): <br/><span style="font-weight: normal;">Absolute mental control (para dhriti) is vital for salvation. [Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 1/144] . Chakrapani elaborates this as extreme control (atishayitam manoniyaman). To attain salvation, one should strive to improve constantly, restraining the mind from material distractions.
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Apart from physiological implications, the concept of dhriti can help navigate certain pathological states of psychological origin. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;">Assessment of deha prakriti: <br/><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dhriti is a feature of kapha dosha dominant prakriti. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 18/51] [Su.Sa.Sharira Sthana 4/71] Dhritiman is the one who is dhairyayukta – full of firmness, constancy, calmness, patience or courage.
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While ‘chala dhriti’ (wavering retention power and attention) has been agreed upon as the characteristic feature of vata prakriti purusha by Acharya Vagbhata.
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Hence, knowledge of the concept of dhriti helps to explain the tendencies of kapha and vata prakriti towards making a well-thought decision and a spontaneous uncalculated reaction, respectively. </span></li></ol>