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What is thoughtless awareness meditation?

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What is thoughtless awareness meditation?

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Ans. When there is no thought in mind, that is the state of thoughtlessness or void (shoonya). One can be in thoughtless state without awareness, for example when one is in a dreamless sleep or in a coma. When the state of thoughtlessness or void (shoonya) is coupled with “conscious attention”/awareness of this state, it is called thoughtless awareness. Thus, thoughtless awareness is the combination of a thoughtless mind and awareness (conscious attention) of this thoughtless state. As per yoga, this is considered to be the highest stage of meditation. Adi Guru Shankaracharya proclaimed, “Achintaiva parama dhyana” – to be in thoughtless awareness is the highest stage of meditation. Jesus says, “Be still and know that I am God.” This state is considered to be 100% or pure sattwa/goodness as per yoga and sankhya philosophy.