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Definition: Cognitive samadhi; a meditative absorption in which awareness and discernment of the object remain present.

Insights: Samprajnata Samadhi is a form of samadhi where the mind is deeply absorbed in the object, yet awareness, reflection, and discernment are still active. This is a foundational step leading to even deeper, non-conceptual states of absorption.

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vitarkavicārānandāsmitārūpānugamāt samprajñātaḥ

Importance: 8/10

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

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