Yoga Sutra I-44 ETAYAIVA SAVICARA NIRVICARA CA SUKSMA VISAYA VYAKHYATA - In the same way, savichara (reflective) and nirvichara (super or non-reflective) samadhis, which are practiced upon subtle objects, are explained.Yoga Sutra I-45 SUKSMA VISAYATVAM CALINGA PARYAVASANAM - The subtley of possible objects of concentration ends only at the undefinable.
On the two above sutras Swami Satchidananda comments on two other kinds of samadhis which are practiced similarly having finer elements for their objects. Satchiananda says basically "In other words, the finer objects [tanmatras, chittam and ego] ultimately end in the primal force called the Prakriti, or the primordial basic substance in its unmanifested condition." So basically in this condition there is no name, form or thought and just a fully balanced, tranquil unmanifested state of nature. And it is here that the mind has at he power to go to the very root of this unmanifested nature.
2 comments:
This is one step deeper than the previously mentioned samadhi. This perspective sees only the pure consciousness in the object. It doesn't even see the object itself.
I am amazed (but not surprised) at how this understanding of reality is so ancient and yet science is only now proving it. I love it!
You are right. This is a deeper step of samadhi. Remember Patanjali is presenting treads and connecting them with each sutra in the book.
It is amazing that this reality was known so long ago. It is definitely a high science and fascinating information to contemplate.
Thanks for your enthusiam C.Om
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