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How many Chittavikshepa has been enumerated by Maharishi Patanjali in Yogasutra? Describe them.

03 Oct 2025
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Maharishi Patanjali, in his classical text the Yoga Sutras, enumerates five types of Chittavikshepas, which are distractions or fluctuations of the mind that disturb mental clarity and hinder the process of attaining yoga. These vikshepas are central to understanding the challenges in achieving a steady and focused mind, as described in the first chapter of the Yoga Sutras, *Samadhi Pada*. The five Chittavikshepas are: 1. Pramana (Valid Knowledge): This is the distraction caused by relying on knowledge that is either incomplete or incorrectly interpreted.
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