Sutra 1.35
विषयवती वा प्रवृत्तिरुत्पन्ना मनसः स्थितिनिबन्धिनी॥३५॥
viShayavatI vaa pravRuttirutpannaa manasaH sthitinibandhinI
Taimni
"Coming into activity of (higher) senses also becomes helpful in establishing steadiness of the mind."
Mind can also be made steady by absorption in some super-physical sensuous cognition. For example, concentration on Nada or the subtle sensation of inner sound, as done in the practice of Laya Yoga, can be used for this purpose. It is probable that Laya Yoga merges with Raja yoga at some point. However, it can be used as an effective preliminary technique in preparation for Raja Yoga.
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