Asamprajnata Samadhi, also known as Ultra Cognitive Samadhi, is a profound state of meditation in yoga. Here’s a more detailed and simplified explanation:
What is Asamprajnata Samadhi?
Asamprajnata Samadhi is a higher level of meditative state where the mind becomes completely still. This means that all the usual activities and fluctuations of the mind, like thoughts, emotions, and memories, are completely stopped.
What Happens in Asamprajnata Samadhi?
- No Mental Activity: In this state, it seems like the mind doesn't exist at all because there are no thoughts or mental activities happening. It's as if the mind has become silent.
- Only Samskaras Remain: The only thing that remains are samskaras, which are deep-seated impressions or latent tendencies from past experiences. These are like subtle seeds that can influence future actions and thoughts, but in this state, even these are quiet and inactive.
Why is it Called ‘Nirbija-Samadhi’?
Asamprajnata Samadhi is sometimes referred to as ‘nirbija-samadhi’ or seedless samadhi. This name highlights that in this state, the seeds of future rebirths and mental disturbances are eliminated. In simpler terms, it means that the potential for future mental activities and reincarnations is removed.
How to Achieve Asamprajnata Samadhi?
Achieving this state requires intense vairagya, which is a form of deep detachment or dispassion towards all worldly and mental activities. This advanced level of detachment is known as ‘paravairagya’. It means letting go of all desires, attachments, and distractions, leading to a state of pure, undisturbed consciousness.
Asamprajnata Samadhi is a high-level meditative state where the mind becomes completely still and silent, with only latent tendencies (samskaras) remaining quietly in the background. It is also called seedless samadhi because it eliminates the seeds of future mental disturbances and rebirths. Achieving this state requires deep detachment from all worldly and mental distractions.