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180 RAJA YOGASattvic mind itself, it is known as Sananda Samadhi. This iscalled Grahya Samapatti, cognition of the instrument of cognition.(5) Asmita SamadhiWhen the Sattvic ego only remains during deep meditation,is called Asmita Samadhi. There is only Prajna of'Aham-Tvam'in this Samadhi. The Yogiwho has reached thisstage is a Videha (without body). Prakriti-layas are those whoin this state get themselves merged in nature. You will have toproceed further if you want Kaivalya. This is called as GrahitriSamapatti, cognition of the knower.Savitarka is gross Samadhi. Savichara is subtle Samadhi.Sananda is deep subtle Samadhi. Asmita is still more deepsubtle Samadhi. These are all stages like the steps of an ascendingstair-case.(6) Sabija SamadhiiTI these (Savitarka, Savichara, Sananda and AsmitaSamadhis), !g only, gfig: with seed, qqffu: Samadhi.These only viz., Savitarka, Savichara Sananda and Asmitaare Sabija Samadhi or Samadhi with seed (Samskaras).NOTESThe seeds are the Samskaras of past actions which givebirth and death. These meditations cannot give full security.They cannot ensure final liberation, as the seeds are not friedor destroyed. They have got Alambana (support) on externalobjects, gross or subtle. Niralambana, Nirbija Samadhi onlycan give the final salvation.6. Asamprajnata Samadhi(l ) Stopping Mental Modifications@'{s'KNsq:tr-18