Attention on a single point () of the mind (citta) gives rise to equilibrium of placid states (previously accumulated impressions) and aroused states (present eagerness to gain more knowledge), which are modifications (of the mind). These two states of mind remain unchanged and are brought to the state of stillness. and dhāraṇā do not differ from each other, or else is achieving and maintaining . converges on a particular concept or object. In the state of there is clarity and right direction: yoga begins with ekagrata and culminates in nirodha, a stillness of consciousness. gives the ability to see one’s own mind, one starts looking inwards deeply. If is lost the full power of intention to achieve goals to be achieved is lost. Intentions afflicted by doubts, fears and reactive thoughts break and diffuse the energy of intentions. The mind which is the cause of Sankalpa ('notion')-Vikalpa ('alternative') must be controlled, it must be bound. assists in keeping one’s own mind bound and still.
