These words map quite closely to classical Yogic descriptions of mental states and fluctuations of mind (often discussed in the context of Patañjali’s yoga psychology):
- Moodh (Mūḍha) – a dull, inert, or clouded state of mind.
The mind is heavy, confused, or unconscious in a subtle sense. Awareness is low and clarity is absent. - Vikshipt (Vikṣipta) – a distracted or scattered mind.
Thoughts jump around; attention is unstable. This is the “restless” everyday mind. - Kshipt (Kṣipta) – a highly agitated or restless mind.
Even more turbulent than vikshipta—driven by impulses, emotions, or impulses with little control. - Ekagra (Ekāgra) – one-pointed concentration.
The mind becomes steady and focused on a single object or idea. This is a key yogic achievement. - Nirodha (Nirodha) – cessation or complete restraint of mental fluctuations.
This is the state where the modifications of mind (vṛttis) are fully quieted.
In the framework of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, these can be seen as a progression (or states) of chitta (mind-field): from heaviness → agitation → distraction → focus → stillness.
If you want, I can map these to modern psychology (attention, arousal, executive control) or explain how yoga practices move the mind through these stages.
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