Nirvikalpa

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Nirvikalpa samādhi ( निर्विकल्प समाघि ), sometimes also spelled as ‘Nirbikalpa Samadhi’, is the highest state of samādhi, in which the aspirant realizes his/her total oneness with Brahman. It has been described as a state of absolute nothingness. One is said to be in a state of Nirvikalpa samadhi "when only the knowledge of unbroken reality remains, and the mind dissolves itself in the cosmic consciousness."

1 The realization
2 See also
3 Further reading
4 External links

[edit] The realization

Attaining the state of “Nirvikalpa Samadhi” by the body and mind is believed to be culmination of all spiritual practices, particularly the yogic practices. The aspirant’s objective is to come face to face with the ultimate reality - through realisation of the Atman (the inner Self which in the nondual Vedantic traditions is believed to be synonymous with Brahman, or in dualistic traditions a transcendent individual spirit), and thus attain unification with God or The Absolute. This is endeavored to be achieved by gaining an absolute control over senses and mind. It is believed that during the state of “Nirvikalpa Samadhi”, the aspirant reaches the pinnacle of spiritual evolution.

While many traditional Indian spiritualities teach asceticism and renunciation of the world, some Gurus to the West say this is not necessary for the attainment of Nirvikalpa Samadhi. According to Sahaja Yoga, a sect and meditation technique which claims to be able to help seekers achieve the state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi, one can continue to practice and aspire to attain Nirvikalpa Samadhi, even while continuing to lead a normal social and economic life; this path is often referred to as 'the way of the householder'.

[edit] See also

[edit] Further reading

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, translated by Swami Nakhilananda
Published: 1942 Ramakrishna-Vivekananda, New York)
A Journey Within The Self: A Diary of Yogic Experiences
by Deepa Kodikal(Publisher: Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Mumbai)

[edit] External links

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