Hypnotism is a intense concentration into a sometimes euphoric state. The subject is somewhere between being awake and asleep. We are all hypnotized to various extents every day. Hypnotism takes place in a light form as we go to sleep. Hypnosis is This euphoric state is a vehicle that can lead one to religious highs or can be made destructive.
Hypnotism takes place in Sufi dancing, whirling and head movements.
Hypnotism takes place in a light form when we listen to sing-song commercials on radio and television. Although the effect is small, after a period of time, it causes people to buy certain brands and take certain attitudes. We have all been secretly hypnotized. We can see how this works during when someone is being hypnotized. During the induction the logical mind is overwhelmed by suggestion from the operator.