1. A Sanskrit term meaning contemplation to a level where everything other than what you are focusing on is ignored. The second part of true meditation; a part of true meditation that follows dharana.
2. Sanskrit. "Sustained Concentration." The seventh stage of Ashtanga Yoga.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
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