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Definition: Seeded samadhi; a deep meditative absorption in which subtle mental impressions (seeds) still remain.

Insights: Sabija Samadhi is a profound meditative state where subtle seeds or impressions persist in the mind. Further yogic practice is needed to dissolve these seeds and attain the ultimate, seedless state (nirbija samadhi).

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1.17

vitarkavicārānandāsmitārūpānugamāt samprajñātaḥ

Importance: 8/10

Samprajñāta samādhi (cognitive samādhi) is accompanied by reasoning, reflection, bliss, and I-am-ness.

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1.46

tā eva sabījaḥ samādhiḥ

Importance: 8/10

These are samādhi with seed (sabīja samādhi).

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1.51

tasyāpi nirodhe sarvanirodhānnirbījaḥ samādhiḥ

Importance: 10/10

When even this is stilled, by the cessation of all, seedless samādhi (nirbīja samādhi) is attained.

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