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Role of Abhyasi
Suppose you attain nirvikalpa samadhi, even then kalpana remains in some form or the other. Besides, the state of inertness acquired cannot continue constantly, as we have to attend to our duties too. But suppose we do not mind them, even then the preservation of the body (one of our sacred duties) still remains; and it is indispensable too for the attainment of perfection. If the same condition prevails constantly, we cannot evidently be mindful of it. The real state of samadhi is that in which we remain attached with Reality pure and simple every moment, no matter if we are busy all the time with our worldly work and duties. It is known as sahaj samadhi, one of the highest attainments, and the very basis of nirvana. Its merits cannot be described in words but it can be realised by one who abides in it. It is not so easy as its name denotes. It was highly spoken of by Saint Kabir, and it is the thing worth gaining.
I may tell you one thing more. For the sake of proper abhyas try to seek the adept. When you find such a one give yourself up to him. I think I have sufficiently dealt with what you needed and now it
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