There are steps to meditation
Pranayama
Pratyahar
Dharna
Dhyana
Savikalp samadhi
Nirvikalpa samadhi
People talk about going to Samadhi without even reaching step zero. That is not possible
Aurobindo never reached a state where body consciousness is lost. A state that yogananda applauded. That is not to say Aurobindo contribution was nothing significant but just a reminder going within is difficult
The core of Samadhi is breath is lost and heart stops Lost for hours. However this involves knowing secret techniques. It does not have to be done constantly but even once in life is great
Any significant meditation involves breath lost for 5 min at a stretch. There are more details but at the appropriate time it can be shared
Bhavin
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