samadhi
the highest stage in meditation, in which a person experiences oneness with the universe.
Origin of samadhi
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How to use samadhi in a sentence
Growing alarmed, the Guru also grew meek, and asked only ten rupees and a promise of silence for the performance of a samadhi.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyOf samadhi or human hibernation there have been three cases within the last twenty-five years.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyHe thereupon in the very middle of the river burnt his body in a fiery ecstasy of samadhi, and his pari-nirvana was attained.
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms | Fa-Hsiensamadhi is a superconscious state of ecstasy in which the yogi perceives the identity of soul and Spirit.
Autobiography of a YOGI | Paramhansa YoganandaI entered the nirbikalpa samadhi state, remaining unbrokenly in its bliss for seven days.
Autobiography of a YOGI | Paramhansa Yogananda
British Dictionary definitions for samadhi
/ (sʌˈmɑːdi) /
Buddhism Hinduism a state of deep meditative contemplation which leads to higher consciousness
Origin of samadhi
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