Nirvikalpa Samadhi...... Bhagavan Ramana's thoughts .....

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The topic of Nirvikalpa Samadhi is given much prominence in yogic and advaitic

texts.

 

Vivekachudamani states (Sri Ramana translates in the "Collected Works"),

"Brahman can be clearly experienced without any barriers only through Nirvikalpa

Samadhi, for apart from that the mental mode always fluctuates, leading from one

thought to another."

 

One can also look at Patanjali's yoga sutras and Tripura Rahasya and other texts

on the matter.

 

Strong and firm conviction in the Advaitic truth that comes from hearing, "Aham

Brahamasmi" paves the way.

 

Absolute faith in Guru calls forth the Grace to lead the mind to the Heart.

 

This is illustrated by the following story that comes to mind. Please correct if

memory is faulty.

 

When King Janaka was about to climb his horse, the Guru Astavakra shouted

"Stop!" Janaka having fully surrendered to his Guru instantly realized the true

meaning of "Stop" and became a knower of the Self.

 

Love to all

Harsha