Prakaraṇa VII begins with a clear instructional directive to gargi, emphasizing the importance of attentive listening to the teachings that follow. The phrase “that which immediately follows dhāraṇā is called dhyāna” delineates a precise methodological progression within the yogic path. Dhyāna, or meditation, is not conceived as an independent practice, but rather as the natural consequence of a skillfully executed dhāraṇā, a foundational element of stabilizing the prāṇa and preparing the mind for deeper contemplative states. This echoes the broader yogic principle where successive stages build upon each other—the preparatory work of dhāraṇā necessarily leading to the unfolding of dhyāna and subsequently, samādhi. This structure reflects a deliberate, step-by-step approach, reminiscent of the framework articulated by Patañjali in the Yoga Sūtras.