Ekagrata

ekaggatā) is intent pursuit of one object, close and undisturbed attention. ^[1] Yoga emphasises regular practice (Abhyasa) of meditation and self-imposed discipline to acquire ekāgratā.^{[citation needed}

tapas) is allied to this conception of ekāgratā.^[5]

concentration: it is held to be a quality resulting from practices discussed in the previous chapter, which are briefly mentioned in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Chandogya Upanishad.^[6]

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.^[8] Ekāgratā and dhāraṇā do not differ from each other, or else dhāraṇā is achieving and maintaining ekāgratā.^[9] Dhāraṇā converges on a particular concept or object. In the state of ekāgratā there is clarity and right direction: yoga begins with ekagrata and culminates in nirodha, a stillness of consciousness.^[10] Dhāraṇā gives the ability to see one’s own mind, one starts looking inwards deeply.^[11] If ekāgratā 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.^[12]