Dhyana is contemplating, reflecting on whatever "Dharana" has focused on. Dharana (techniques to concentrate the mind), 7. Tripundra Applying Tripundra on the forehead is termed as "Bhasma dharana". Dhyana is integrally related to Dharana, one leads to other. Dhyana is distinct from Dharana in that the meditator becomes actively engaged with its focus. Patanjali terms "manana" as "dharana", the unshakeable mental conviction. It is responsible for different levels of concentration&colon; dharana, dhyana and savikalpa samadhi. Dharana is a state of mind, Dhyana the process of mind. "Dharana" converges on a particular concept or object. Dharana, states the text, is singular focus of consciousness. A person who begins meditation practice, usually practices "Dharana".