To: K-list
Recieved: 1999/12/04 10:01
Subject: Re: [K-list] Re: Another poll. Samadhi
From: Gcwein1111
On 1999/12/04 10:01, Gcwein1111 posted thus to the K-list:
In a message dated 12/3/99 8:19:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, DruoutATnospamaol.com
writes:
<<
1. How many of us have experienced Samadhi or Satori or other equivalents
2. How often?
3. Did it come early or later in your K experience.
4. Will you take a stab at describing it?
Thanks everyone. >>
Hi Hillary,
l think this is a really good subject for polling! Based on
answers l've seen so far, though, l thought it would be a good idea to
provide a definition and criteria for the samadhi experience, which as has
been suggested, is used primarily in what are referred to as the Hindu based
traditions. Samadhi is definitely not the same as epiphany. lt refers
generally to a profound state of ecstasy --- a complete merging of subject
and object in its highest form. The traditions distinguish between savikalpa
(identification with an object, accompanied by higher thought forms) and
nirvikalpa (identification with the transcendental Self only, devoid of any
content of consciousness). Some traditions refer also to sahaj samadhi, a
spontaneous ecstasy while still in am embodied state. ( l got this from
Feurstein's Encyclopedia of Yoga --- just a few excerpts)
l had alot of powerful meditation experiences after k awakened
initially -- before all the misery began 7 yrs ago -- but l know l have never
had the more profound samadhi experience -- not the profound ecstasy and
complete merging of subject and object and awareness of the transcendental
Self only. Hopefully, if l'm ever able to meditate again, it will still
happen someday. :-)
jerry
DISCLAIMER!
Home | Archive Index | Search the archives | Subscribe
K. List FAQ | Kundalini FAQs | Signs and Symptoms | Awakening Experiences | K. list Polls | Member Essays | Meditations | List Topics | Art Gallery | Cybrary | Sitemap | Email the moderators.
symbol.