Chapter 10 – Samadhi
The state of trance is Samadhi. As the iron becomes fire only in the mid of fire so is the self, self becomes Self in the state of Samadhi. The soul is being enlightened with the knowledge of the bliss of Supreme Soul in the state of trance or Samadhi.The difference between Meditation and Samadhi/Trance is that in Meditation the meditator, mind, and object of meditation are present but in case of Trance the soul is completely absorbed in Supreme Soul. – Rig Veda.
“Samyak Sarvato Dhritam”
Complete absorption is Trance – Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
Patanjali yoga sutra is a step by step guide for the aspirants of Yoga, suggesting the ways of substituting the afflictions of the mind with the qualities of the mind. With dedicated practice, commitment, and persistence it is all possible.
Ashtanga Yoga helps to purify all the levels of self for complete transformation.