Distraction: 2 definitions
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Distraction means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Distraction refers to one of the “four obstacles to Rājayoga”, according to the Yuktabhavadeva.—Similar instances of laya as an obstacle to Yoga are also seen in late medieval yoga texts, such as the Yuktabhavadeva (1.38-39), which lists sleep, distraction (in Sanskrit: vikṣepa), defilements and the enjoyment of pleasure as the four obstacles to Rājayoga. These obstacles were derived from two verses of Gauḍapāda’s Māṇḍūkyopaniṣatkārikā (3.44-45), which Bhavadevamiśra quoted without attribution.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Distraction (of mind) refers to one of the “thirteen difficulties”, according to the “Teraha kāṭhīyā-svādhyāya” by Jinaharṣa (dealing with the Ethics section of Jain Canonical literature), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The exposition of the ‘thirteen difficulties’ [e.g., distraction of mind (viṣe, vakkheva, vyākṣepa)] against which one should fight as they are hindrances to proper religious practice is a widespread topic in Jain literature in Gujarati.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+493): Vikshepa, Moha, Vyakshepa, Cittavaikalya, Vaimanasya, Cittavikshepa, Vikshobha, Sthulavikshepa, Vaicitya, Cittavibhrama, Odhatana, Wu zhong san luan, Vaiyagra, Vikshipta, Gadabada, Tredha, Vikshiptacitta, Gadabadanem, Uddhacca, Tanatana.
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Search found 214 books and stories containing Distraction; (plurals include: Distractions). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Digital Distractions from the Point of View of Higher Education Students < [Volume 15, Issue 7 (2023)]
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Driver Distraction Recognition Using Wearable IMU Sensor Data < [Volume 13, Issue 3 (2021)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Assessment of the Influence of Technology-Based Distracted Driving on... < [Volume 18, Issue 13 (2021)]
Texting While Driving: A Literature Review on Driving Simulator Studies < [Volume 20, Issue 5 (2023)]
Talking on the Phone While Driving < [Volume 19, Issue 17 (2022)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Definition of distraction (vikṣepa) < [Part 5 - The virtue of meditation]
Definition of dhyāna and the virtue of meditation (dhyānapāramitā) < [Part 5 - The virtue of meditation]
II. Detailed commentary on the list < [Part 1 - Mahāyānist list of the eighteen special attributes of the Buddha]
Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study) (by Susmi Sabu)
Accompaniments of distraction (viksepa-sahabhu) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
Distractions of Mind (cittaviksepa) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
Mind and its control < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 1.31 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Sūtra 1.30 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Sūtra 1.32 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Road traffic accidents, still a challenge in South Africa < [Vol 67, No 1 (Part 3) (2025)]
Paediatric pain management < [Vol 58, No 3 (May/June) (2016)]
An overview of the management of back pain < [Vol 60, No 4 (July/August) (2018)]