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"In the stage of perfection called trance, or samādhi, one's mind is completely restrained from material mental activities by practice of yoga. This perfection is characterized by one's ability to see the self by the pure mind and to relish and rejoice in the self. In that joyous state, one is situated in boundless transcendental happiness, realized through transcendental senses. Established thus, one never departs from the truth, and upon gaining this he thinks there is no greater gain. Being situated in such a position, one is never shaken, even in the midst of greatest difficulty. This indeed is actual freedom from all miseries arising from material contact." — Bhagavad-gītā 6.20-23
This is a beautiful quote and a timely reminder. I think all of the outer forms we see photographs of, however beautiful, are only a metaphor for the serenity and abiding presence that are available in the abode of our own hearts…the struggle with the asana is just an imperfect metaphor…
[...] Whenever I’m quiet, or still, there it is. [...]