Stage awareness of sense perceptions
In this stage, one becomes aware of external events. One intentionally directs perception to the outer world. Generally the eyes are closed so that sense impressions will be received mainly through the ears in the form of sound. One can also be aware of the senses of touch and smell. T he purpose of this stage is to reduce the influence of outside impressions on one's perception. It is a case of 'familiarity breeding contempt'. Intentional perception of the outside world leads automatically to disinterest. The mind ceases to be interested or disturbed by external sounds, etc. This leads automatically to stage 2.
Stage 1 induces the first part of pratyahara; that is disassociation of the senses from the outside world.
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