It was outlined in Buddhism’s eightfold path, as well as in Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga.
In both philosophies, it represents the final stage of a spiritual path where one may become enlightened.
But what does that really mean, and how do you actually achieve it?
Here’s an overview.
The 8 limbs of yoga.
What is samadhi?
This is the goal of the yogic path.
Patanjali’s vision of samadhi, she notes, “is an awareness of the subject-object distinction being eliminated.
There’s only consciousness.”
But the truth is, attaining samadhior at least getting closer to itwill look different for everyone.
Stages of enlightenment.
Depending on who you ask, there could be two, four, or more stages of enlightenment.
We all carry markings and memories on our soul, and we have to acknowledge that.
“You get to that point of what they call ‘onliness’not loneliness,” she adds.
“It’s a state of eternal bliss and being one with permanence.”
How to know you’ve achieved samadhi.
For anyone who’s tried their hand at meditating, you likely know this doesn’t exactly come easily.
Other signs include:
The bottom line.
Samadhi may not come easy, but anyone can participate in the path toward it.
Like any practice, it requires patience, determination, and a degree of detachment from the outcome.
