Many seekers, after a glimpse of awakening, wonder: If awakening bliss is so intense, how can Samadhi, which feels less energetic, be superior? Shouldn’t the highest bliss be the ultimate state? Though I haven’t reached Samadhi yet, I believe the answer lies not in intensity, but in stability, depth, and permanence.
My Experience: The Awakening Surge and Its Limitations
During my awakening, I experienced an overwhelming surge of bliss, as if consciousness exploded into infinite expansion. My breath naturally suspended, and I felt a complete dissolution of self. But it was too intense to sustain. The body’s resources felt drained, and soon, the state faded. It lasted for about 10 seconds, yet its impact was profound. No matter how profound the moment was, it wasn’t lasting liberation. This made me wonder: What if Samadhi is not about such energy surges at all?
The Awakening Surge: Powerful but Fleeting
In a moment of awakening, energy rushes to the brain, causing extreme bliss, vast expansion, and a deep sense of connection. But this surge is prana-dependent, demanding high body resources. It is a peak experience, not a lasting state. Like a lightning bolt, it illuminates everything for a moment but then fades, leaving one seeking it again.
Samadhi: The Deep, Silent Ocean of Bliss
Unlike awakening, Samadhi is not an energy surge but a state of stillness. From what I understand, it feels subtle yet profoundly satisfying. No energy is spent, no force is needed, no excitement is required. The mind dissolves, revealing a bliss that is infinite and self-sustained. It may seem less intense than an awakening jolt, but it never fades.
Why Stability is More Powerful than Intensity
Imagine two kinds of light:
Awakening Bliss = A Flash of Lightning – Blindingly bright but gone in an instant.
Samadhi Bliss = The Sun – Constant, effortless, and unshakable.
A high-energy surge can break illusions, but only a stable Samadhi dissolves them permanently. Awakening shows the truth; Samadhi makes it your reality.
The Journey from Awakening to Samadhi
Many struggle to sustain Kevali Kumbhak (spontaneous breath suspension), thinking more intense effort will bring Samadhi. But effort creates resistance. Instead, one must surrender into stillness, letting the mind and prana naturally settle. When breath stops by itself, without force, true Kevali Kumbhak may lead effortlessly to Samadhi.
What if One Tries to Reach Samadhi Without Awakening First?
Some may attempt to enter Samadhi without experiencing an awakening surge first. While deep meditation can bring profound silence, true Samadhi requires the dissolution of identity. Without awakening, the mind may still cling to subtle ego structures, preventing complete absorption. Awakening loosens these bonds, making true Samadhi possible. Without it, one might enter deep trance states, but not the irreversible shift of true liberation.
The Real Superiority of Samadhi
Awakening is an experience. Samadhi is a state of being. Awakening comes and goes. Samadhi is unbreakable. Awakening opens the door. Samadhi is walking through it forever.
Though I haven’t reached Samadhi yet, I believe true liberation is not in chasing bliss but in resting in that which never fades. Maybe Samadhi is not about more energy, but about less resistance.
Can One Reach Samadhi Without Awakening If They Have Low Prana?
If someone lacks the pranic intensity to trigger an awakening surge, does that mean they can never reach Samadhi? Not necessarily. While an energetic awakening can act as a catalyst, Samadhi is ultimately about stillness, not energy surges. A seeker with low prana can still reach Samadhi by deepening silence and dissolving egoic identification. Even without an awakening flash, consistent meditation, surrender, and absorption into stillness can open the door to liberation.
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