In this video, I’m taking you deeper into Yoga Sutra 1.44 where Maharishi Patanjali explains two more refined states of samāpatti—savichāra and nirvichāra. These are states of self-awareness and dissolution that arise when the mind turns toward subtle aspects of reality. I share how savichāra samāpatti still has thoughts running parallel—there is contemplation, a gentle inquiry, a refined movement of the mind as it stays with the subtle object. Then we move into nirvichāra samāpatti, where that reflective movement drops away. It’s not dullness and it’s not suppression—there’s simply no commentary, no inner reflection, just direct knowing. I also connect this to the felt sense of gross and subtle bliss, and how these experiences can appear as we become more sattvik and steady in practice. My invitation is to watch your inner landscape with honesty: notice when the mind is still “doing,” and when it naturally becomes quiet. And if no one told you today, I love you.