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Yoga · 2026 · 4 marks
Introduction to Yoga Texts - IIConcept of mental health well-being according to patanjali Yoga4 marks
CBSE 2026 · Central · Set 1 · Q19
According to Patanjali Yoga, what is the concept of mental well-being? Explain chittavritti nirodha and chitta prasadana described by Patanjali.
According to Patanjali Yoga, what is the concept of mental well-being ? Explain chittavritti nirodha and chitta prasadana described by Patanjali.
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Patanjali yoga sutra starts with the idea of ‘Cittavriti nirodha’ enlightening the importance of controlling the mind. Yoga maintains mental health.
Citta means mind or mean
Vritti means thought or vichar
Nirodha means to control the mind.
Chitprasadana is the blissful state of mind or cultivating the right attitude towards different kind of people or developing positive attitude and feelings.
1.Friendliness (maitri)
2. Happy (sukh)
3. Compassion (karuna)
4.Virtuous (punya)
5. Delight (mudita)
6. Indifference (Upesksha)
It concentrates on the promotive, preventive and curative aspects of mental health.
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