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He possesses equal vision and a balanced mind. He is freefrom longing for sensual objects because the mind will alwaysbe made cool with Brahmic Bliss. He is bathed in the coolambrosial nectar that dribbles from a contented and quiescentmind.There at the summit of the hill of eternal bliss you can seenow the Jivanmukta or a full-blown Yogi. He has climbed thestupendous heights through intense and constant struggle. Hedid severe, rigorous spiritual Sadhana. He did profoundNididhyasana (mediation). He spent sleepless nights. He keptlong vigils on several days. He gradually ascended theheights, step by step. He took rest in several halting stages. Hepersevered with patience and diligence. He surmounted manyobstacles. He conquered despair, gloom and depression. He isa beacon light to the world now. Remember that he was alsorotting in those days in the quagmire of Samsara like yourself.You can also ascend to that summit, if only you will.IIThe experiences of Samadhi cannot be described in words.Words are finite. One will have to feel the experiences throughdirect spiritual Anubhava. Samadhi is blissful union with theSupreme Self devoid of individuality. Just as the riverbecomes one with the ocean, the individual soul becomes onewith the Supreme Self. All doubts, fears, sorrows, delusions,dualities and differences disappear.The Samadhist is a liberated sage or Jivanmukta. Nodifficulties or troubles can affect one who is enjoying the blissof Nirvikalpa Samadhi. He is ever joyful and happy. He is freefrom Harsha-Shoka (exhilaration and sorrow). He beholds theone Self everywhere. He has no identification with thephysical body.He has cosmic vision and experience. He is one with theflower, tree, air, ether, sun, ocean, mountain and sky. He is all248 LECTURES ON YOGA AND VEDANTA