To draw senses inward is Pratyahar. General tendency of senses is to go outside and to develop likes and dislikes after coming into contact with worldly things. Our liking to a thing develops ‘Rag’ (attachment) and dislike breeds, ‘Dwesh’ (ill will). Both pollute ‘ANTEHKARAN’ (Mind, Intelligence, Chitt and Ego.) After practice of Pranayam control of senses follow and is an important step to inward journey. In fact the process starts while practicing Asan and Pranayam and fully develops when our closed eyes enchanted by the inner beauty, when our ears are attracted by the inner voice (Anhad-Nad), when our nose feel the inner fragrance, when our tongue tastes Amrit within and our skin feels blessed by the inner touch.
