The Science of Yoga Samadhi

The same reality is differently experienced by different minds. The mind functions in different layers and has different occult experiences (samadhi). 

(a) Tanmatrik Samadhi: One attains this state only when one gains absolute control over the five fundamental factors. when the kundalinii has crossed the first chakra. A fundamental factor is nothing but a collection of inferential vibrations ( tanmatras). The presence and absence of tanmatras. When the unit-mind becomes one with the cosmic-mind, one experiences omniscience and omnipotence. In the state mind can create tanmatras and wish things into existence and can make things disappear. In this state one experiences different occult powers ( siddhis) 

(b) Kankalamalini Samadhi : In  this state the aspirant has a feeling of oneness with the operative principle ( parama prakriti) as kankalamalinii. One experiences ineffable bliss and forgets one's existence. Temporary disruption in the psycho-physical paralleism causes unusual symptoms in the body. Breathing becomes fast and heavy. Nerves contract and expand violently leading to convulsion of the body and there is immense pressure on the nervous system. One cannot do anything except producing some indistinct and incoherent sounds. 

(c) Anindyanandarasa Samadhi : One experiences this samadhi when there is excessive secretion of Melatonin from the Pineal gland. The divine nectar drenches all the lower chakra and mind becomes completely introverted and engrossed within. One experiences indescribable Bliss in the heart. The nerve fibres become almost numb. The lower plexi of the body are vitalised. In this blissful state everything in the universe appears to be sweet and sublime. In Vaesnava philosophy this state is described as Madhurabhava where the devotee sees everything as expression of Lord Krishna. It is said to be achieved not by one's yogic endeavour but only through the grace of the Guru. 

(d) Raganuga Samadhi and Ragatmika Samadhi : They correspond to the state of Raganuga and Ragatmika bhakti, In Raganuga samadhi the sadhaka feels the bliss of being in intimate proximity with the Lord. But the sense of duality persists. In the Vaesnava scripture, it is described as the state of Sarsthi. Herein the devotee becomes blissful , serving Him, pining for Him, and yearning to be born again to live such blissful existence. in this state , there is deep breathing , often expressed in loud sporadic sounds ( hoomkar). This state may lead to Ragatmika Samadhi where one feels oneself to be one with the Lord. One attain this type of samadhi. when one has extreme love and devotion for the Lord, the supreme desideratum (dheya) . In this stste it is difficult to remain steady as there is a lack of parallelism between the body and mind and the movement become unsteady.

(e) Dharmamegha Samadhi : This occurs due to constant ideation on the Ista and the practice of Madhuvidya. Madhuvidya helps one look upon everything with cosmic ideation. This nourishes sentiment of devotion ( bhakti). The devotee finds the Ista in everything. In this state the sadhaka feels the Lord as the very essence of one's being as well as every other created being and thereby , falls in love with the whole creation. As a result an intense spiritual effulgence (dharmamegha) is created around the Anahata Chakra, which spreads and engulfs everything that comes on its way. In this state the sadhaka remains immersed in intense bliss. One shows physical symptoms such as lack of control over one's body movement.

(f) Bhava Samadhi : As the unit mind becomes more expensive and subtle, the supreme subjectivity is reflected more clearly on the unit psychic plate. Greater the psychic expansion, the more intense is the yearning to be one with Him. This takes the form of deep devotional sentiment and leads to the stste of Bhava samadhi. Here sadhaka due to intense yearning and complete obsession with the Lord, looses control over the body and remains blissful oblivious of all externalities. The thrill and vibration in different parts of the body can no more be controlled by the unit-mind. In this mystic trance the waves of Bliss produce tremendous vibration in the body, completely subjectivating the glands, nerve cells, and the nerve fibres which become almost, non-functional. Bhava samadhi is experienced in the four lower chakras. When the kundalinii rises beyond the Anahata Chakra, the higher mystic trances are experienced.

(g) Savikalpa Samadhi : This state is attained when the existential-I (unit-mahat) merges in the cosmic-I ( cosmoc-mahat). In the process of introversion chitta merges into Aham and Aham into unit-mahat. At this point one passes beyond the periphery of the unit-mind ( anumana). One merges in Saguna Brahma. The reactive momenta ( samskara) get exhausted. This is the state of Mukti. As one still remains in Saguna Brahma, one continues to be a part of the cycle of creation. It is a state from where the centrifugal movement begins and the centripetal movement terminates. Therefore , there is always the possibility that one may again enter into the cycle of creation. This state is also reffered to as sabija samadhi. 

(h) Nirvikalpa Samadhi : It is a state beyond Savikalpa Samadhi Here the unit-mind , already merged in the cosmic-mind eventually merges in transcendental consciousness. It is a state where the cosmic-I is sublimated into the state the stste of Pure-consciousness. One remains beyond the gamut of creation. This is reffered to as the stste of Nirvikalpa Samadhi. It is beyond the ambit of the mind and the senses. It can neither be comprehended by sensory cognition nor understood through categories of the mind nor be verbalised. The only proof of such a state is the bliss or ecstasy, that follows its attainment.

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