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as an intellectual abstraction, becomes a living realitydefinitely experienced by you.Various names such as Samyag Darshan, Sahaja Avastha,Nirvana, Turiyatita, Aparolsha-anubhava, Brahma-Sakshatkara, Nirvikalpa Samadhi, Asamprajnata Samadhi, aregiven to this transcendental state but all of them unmistakablypoint to the same goal. Real spiritual life begins after oneenters into this state of superconsciousness.You will realise at all times and under all circumstances thatyou are identical with the individual existence, knowledge andbliss; that you pervade all persons and objects; and that youare beyond all limitations. If you have the knowledge of theSelf or Brahman at all times without any break, then you areestablished in the Self. This is a state to be experienced withinbut cannot be expressed in words. This is the final state ofPeace, the goal of life. This experience will give you freedomfrom all forms of bondage.Some aspirants mistake 'deep sleep' and the state of'Tandri' or 'half-sleep' state for Nirvikalpa Samadhi. This is atenible mistake. If you experience Samadhi of any kind, youwill have super-sensual knowledge. If you do not posses anyintuitional knowledge, be sure that you are far from Samadhi.You can experience Samadhi only when you are established inY€ma, Niyama or Sadachara and when you have a very pureheart. How can the Lord be enthroned in an impure heart?Samadhi comes only after constant and protracted practice ofmeditation. Samadhi is not a commodity that can be obtainedeasily. Those who can really enter into Samadhi are very, veryrare.In Samadhi or pure consciousness. the Yogic practitionergets himself merged in the Lord. The senses the mind and theintellect cease functioning. Just as the river joins the ocean,the individual soul mixes with the Supreme Soul. AIIlimitations and differences disappear. The Yogi attains theSAMADHI 81