Jagrat state of waking consciousness (Hinduism, Yoga)

recognized in yoga as dominated by the subjective influence of the ego. The ordinary waking state, it is said by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to be the first in a series of seven states attainable to the human being, a state from which eventually [turiya]

, or objective consciousness, may be reached. The senses and the mind are directed outwards towards the material world so the ego can enjoy the incoming perceptions. In the Mandukya Upanishad, [jagrat]

is said to be the field of [vaisvanara]

, the material condition.