Nirvicara

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

Insights: Nirvicara is a subtle state of samadhi in which the mind is absorbed in refined objects, free from analytical reasoning, allowing for profound inner realization.

Related Sutras

1.18

virāmapratyayābhyāsapūrvaḥ saṁskāraśeṣo 'nyaḥ

Importance: 8/10

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

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1.44

etayaiva savicārā nirvicārā ca sūkṣmaviṣayā vyākhyātā

Importance: 7/10

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

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