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determined, and he already considered Drona to be his guru in his heart. The boy installed a clay statue of Guru Drona near his house and began to meditate on the form of the Guru. He practiced archery daily with only the desire to become fully proficient in the art of archery. As a result of Ekalavya's focus and his faith in the auspices of his Guru, he became skilled in the art of archery, exceeding even Arjuna in his ability. This example illustrates the significance of the practice of Mānas Dhyāna.
These same concepts are found in Islam tradition. Zikar (Sufi chanting) and fikar (constant remembrance and focus) can be compared to Mānas japa and Mānas dhyāna. In Sufism, meditation on the form of the Guru is known as Fanahfil
murshid.
Dristi Yoga
Through the practice of Mānas japa and Mānas dhyāna the mind begins to become focused, but complete control of the mental fluctuations is not yet accomplished. For this purpose, the method of Driśti yoga (yoga of focused visualization) is utilized.
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