The counter-intuitive concept that true Dhyana (meditation) is not an action you "do," but an effortless state that arises naturally after mastering the prerequisite, effortful stage of Dharana (concentration).In this episode, we explore the precise definition of Dhyana, or meditation, according to the foundational text of Classical Yoga, Patañjali's Yoga Sutras. This podcast provides a deep philosophical analysis of this often-misunderstood concept. We begin by locating Dhyana as the seventh limb in the Eight-Limbed Path and examining its definitive sutra (3.2), which defines it as "an uninterrupted flow of cognition." The central theme of this episode is the critical distinction between Dharana (concentration) and Dhyana (meditation). We discuss how Dharana is the effortful practice of holding focus, often likened to a dripping faucet, while Dhyana is the effortless state of sustained flow that arises only after concentration is mastered—like a steady stream of oil. This podcast explains why, according to Patañjali, you cannot "do" meditation, but can only create the conditions for it to blossom. We also cover the essential preparatory limbs, from the ethical foundations of Yama and Niyama to the sensory withdrawal of Pratyahara. Finally, the episode analyzes how Dhyana fits into the internal triad (Antaranga Sadhana) with Dharana and Samadhi, which together form the powerful investigative tool known as Samyama.