indriya

[US]/ˈɪndriə/
[UK]/ˈɪndriə/

Translation

n.faculty; sense organ; power; capacity (Buddhist concept referring to the six sense bases or five spiritual faculties)
Word Forms
Pluralindriyas

Phrases & Collocations

indriya control

indriya discipline

indriya restraint

indriya purification

five indriyas

indriya organ

indriya perception

indriya training

controlling indriyas

indriya mastery

Example Sentences

the yogi practices controlling the indriyas to achieve inner stillness and spiritual clarity.

mastering the indriyas is considered essential for anyone seeking deeper meditation states.

through disciplined practice, one can learn to restraint the wandering indriyas effectively.

ancient texts teach that sensory indriyas constantly pull the mind toward external distractions.

the practitioner focuses on calming the indriyas before beginning formal meditation.

transcending the indriyas allows the seeker to experience higher consciousness.

hindu philosophy identifies five sensory indriyas and five organs of action.

true indriya discipline involves observing the senses without becoming attached to their inputs.

the guru explained that unchecked indriyas create mental obstacles on the spiritual path.

gradual suppression of the indriyas leads to increased mental focus and insight.

balancing the indriyas through breath work creates harmony between body and mind.

the mind becomes peaceful when the wandering indriyas are finally brought under control.

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