Nirvicara

Definition: Absorption beyond reflection or reasoning; a subtle state of samadhi focused on subtle objects.

Insights: Nirvicara is a state of samadhi where the mind is absorbed in subtle objects beyond logical reasoning or reflection, opening the door to deep inner realization.

Related Sutras

1.18

virāmapratyayābhyāsapūrvaḥ saṁskāraśeṣo 'nyaḥ

Importance: 8/10

The other (asamprajñāta samādhi) is preceded by the practice of the cessation of mental activity, in which only latent impressions remain.

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1.44

etayaiva savicārā nirvicārā ca sūkṣmaviṣayā vyākhyātā

Importance: 7/10

By this, savicārā, nirvicārā, and subtler states of samāpatti are also explained.

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