State of the union with the essence of unity, the stage of perfection and true contemplation, supreme awareness, and self-realization.
Samadhi represents the final and highest stage, attained when one’s thoughts are completely detached from false material activities through the preceding stages. In this state, an individual achieves inner and eternal joy and happiness with pure thoughts. The soul and mind are capable of reaching absolute and infinite tranquility, never separating from its truth and essence. During this time, a person gains extraordinary powers, experiences special virtues and inspirations, attains true freedom, and is liberated from oppression, tyranny, desires, inclinations, fears, and attachments. They ascend to the pinnacle of perfection and insight, and the ego is completely eradicated. All senses of individuality disappear, and they merge with the essence of unity.
Samadhi can be categorized into two types:
1. Samadhi with Seed (Bija-Samadhi):
– Savitarka: Samadhi based on analytical reflection on objects. The practitioner recalls the qualities of an object during union and unity.
– Nirvitarka: Samadhi without analytical reflection on objects.
2. Samadhi without Seed (Nibijasamadhi):
– In this state, the contemplation is free from any specific seed or object.
Samadhi represents the highest form of meditation, where the practitioner transcends the limitations of the material world, achieves profound spiritual insight, and unites with the ultimate reality.