YOGINI STYLE LEXICON
MIND · Volume IIIYGYL241–YGYL252

Self-inquiry and Growth: The Path Toward the True Self

12 terms
YGYL241
Chit (Pure Consciousness) Chit चित्

Chit is the unchanging, pure awareness that is the background of all existence.

YGYL242
Growth (Development) Vikāsa विकास

In Yoga, it refers to the process of progressing to a better state and unfolding one's potential in physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.

YGYL243
Self-acceptance Svīkāra स्वीकार

In Yoga, it refers to the state of mind and practice of affirming and accepting oneself as one is—including strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, past and present—without judgment.

YGYL244
Transformation Parivartana परिवर्तन

In Yoga, it refers to the process through which one's inner consciousness, behavioral patterns, and way of life fundamentally change into a higher state.

YGYL245
Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the Senses) Pratyāhāra प्रत्याहार

It is the fifth limb of Yoga's Eight Limbs, referring to the practice of drawing awareness away from external sensory stimuli and deeply examining one's inner self.

YGYL246
Self-inquiry Ātma-vicāra आत्म-विचार

In Yoga philosophy, it refers to the practice of deeply questioning "Who am I?" to directly realize the nature of the true self (Atman).

YGYL247
Purpose Dharma (धर्म) - related as "life's purpose, duty"

Purpose is an English word meaning "aim," "goal," or "significance." It refers to the fundamental reason or direction of one's actions and existence, what an individual wishes to achieve or live for in life.

YGYL248
Atman (True Self, Soul) Ātman आत्मन्

It refers to the unchanging and pure essential being of an individual, distinct from the transient body, mind, and ego.

YGYL249
Inner Radiance Antarjyoti अन्तर्ज्योति

Inner Radiance refers to the inner spiritual light or glow that emanates from one's true nature, beyond the ego and mental fluctuations.

YGYL250
Ignorance (Spiritual Ignorance) Avidyā अविद्या

In Yoga philosophy, it refers to the fundamental misunderstanding of not recognizing the truth that the true self (Atman) is one with universal consciousness (Brahman), and instead identifying oneself with the body, mind, and ego.

YGYL251
Truth (Sat) Sat सत्

In Yoga philosophy, it refers to the universal, unchanging ultimate reality or truth itself, transcending time, space, and change.

YGYL252
Wisdom Buddhi बुद्धि

In Yoga philosophy, it refers to the ability to perceive the true nature of things, distinguishing between truth and untruth, good and evil, and the permanent and the temporary, beyond mere accumulation of knowledge.