Unmani Avastha

Unmani Avastha - the state of thoughtlessness in yogis , is the highest state in Raja Yoga . Unmani avastha dhyana is a meditation of mental thoughtlessness. Under Unmani Avastha, internal dialogue ceases, the mind functions, but without any interference in the form of conflicting thoughts or analysis. In this state, the eyes perceive, but do not see anything. Unmani Avastha is achieved when Siddhasana is mastered and when the Moon and the three Bandhas are made naturally, without effort. ^[one]

“All teachings are of no use to one who knows Unmani avastha, bringing an ocean of bliss.”

- Swami Swatmaram . Hatha yoga pradipika

The state of unmani is widely mentioned in ancient manuscripts of yoga and tantra . In particular, Hatha Yoga Pradipika states: “Without the support of the mind, the practitioner becomes meaningless. It enters a space inside and out of which everything is filled with noise and vanity. This is the state of meditation, unmani ”(verse 4:50). “Whatever is in this world, living or nonliving, this is only a representation of the mind. When the mind rises into unmani consciousness, then ignorance and duality disappear ”(verse 4:61). Unmani means a state that is beyond thought — meditation . This is a state where all the effects and influences of the objects of the world are absent. The purpose of kriya yoga is to cause the state of unmani, and unmani mudra is a fairly simple technique that will allow this experiment to be carried out.

Staying in unmani is the full meaning of the practice of the paddy (worship of the divine feet). To remain in the states of Amanaska is the true meaning of the practice of arghya (the offering of water as a sacrifice). With the help of unmani, the mind becomes calm, then you will reach the state of Parabrahman , which is motionless and serene, like a lamp in a calm place. When you reach the state of unmani, then you become infinitely immersed in akasha. Therefore, the whole world becomes the object of chitta, and when chitta is in a state of insanity, laya (absorption in Brahman) occurs.

- Mandala-Brahman-Upanishad