sleeping knowingly

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What is posted under the title is some what different from the known

guidelines for' vichara'

 

when one atttempts tp practice vichara the immediate goal is to be

conscious without thoughts, only being aware of 'I ' (which is supposed

to merge in Self). From my personal experience, when ever I attempt I am

able to reach the state of consiousness without thoughts in a few seconds

or a minute but after sometime without my knowledge slipping into a 'sleep

like state'. But I continue when I come out of it as suggested by Sri

Ramana. What I understood from His teachings was that we should carry our

sadhana while in waking state.

 

The posting under the above title appears to be a deviation from what I

understood of 'Vichara'

 

If what one has to do to achieve 'nirvikalpa samadhi' is going into sleep

volunarily, I can go into sleep very easily setting aside all thoughts at

any place at any time ( This statement is with utmost humility and I do not

want to sound egoistic ) But i thought nirvikalpa samadhi is much more than

that. Elders may clarify

 

But one thing I noticed is that the sleep I slip into while doing vichara

is so deep and without any trace of any drream unlike normal sleep where I

always have several dreams.

 

Another interesting thing I noticed was, when I attempt ' vichara' and

mentally resolve that I would sit for an hour, even if I slip into sleep,

when I open my eyes it is exactly one hour to the minute. Many times I was

surprised. My practice does not confine to a sitting position- in addition

I do it all through the day in several situations.

 

suggestions from senior devotees are welcome to guide me

 

Jai Sri Ramana

 

Ramana sarma