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Samprajnata
Definition: Cognitive absorption; a meditative state characterized by awareness of the object, supported by reflection and discernment.
Insights: Samprajnata is a stage of samadhi where the mind remains aware of the object of meditation, supported by reflection, analysis, and discernment. This state prepares the practitioner for subtler, non-conceptual absorption.
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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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