Sushupti — The Deep Dreamless State (Sushupti Avastha)
The deep dreamless slumber of non-duality and bliss, where desires dissolve and the mind rests in undivided mass of consciousness (Prajna).
The deep dreamless slumber of non-duality and bliss, where desires dissolve and the mind rests in undivided mass of consciousness (Prajna). In the classical text Mandukya Upanishad 5, this principle is expounded as a vital cornerstone of energetic and physical mastery. When practiced with dedication, the seeker harmonizes their internal biological rhythm with the broader cosmological currents. Modern empirical observations confirm that deliberate synchronization of these cycles transforms cognitive acuity, emotional resilience, and cellular longevity.
The deep dreamless slumber of non-duality and bliss, where desires dissolve and the mind rests in undivided mass of consciousness (Prajna).
This principle bridges classical esoteric physiology with modern autonomic neuroscience, demonstrating how breathing mechanics directly steer brainwave activity, metabolic rate, and psychological states.
Mandukya
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Deep dreamless sleep is not treated as nothing happening. The Mandukya describes it as a state of undivided consciousness in which desire briefly stops, which is why it is counted as a third state and not a gap between the other two.