Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Patanjali identifies seven types of samadhi in his Yoga Sutras. In this video, Swamiji first gives the conceptual framework that Patanjali uses, and then gives an experiential perspective based on his own meditation practice. Also see Psychology of Meditation playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeP4eulMEXiMxX82uRp-wc_vH1fOdb9bk

Samadhi Type Object - Ālambana
Samprajnāta
1) Savitarka physical
2) Nirvitarka physical
3) Savicāra subtle
4) Nirvicāra subtle
5) Sānanda mind
6) Sāsmitā I-ness
7) Asamprajnāta none

0:00 Introduction
2:36 Conceptual Framework
14:33 Experiential Perspective

Swami Tadatmananda is a traditionally-trained teacher of Advaita Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit. For more information, please see: arshabodha.org