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stars, neither light nor darkness, and no air and no water. The only ones who have knowledge of this realm are those who have visited there (have experienced this state). There is no earth, no sky, and only a few saints dwell in this mysterious realm. There is no fear of death; there is neither sunlight nor shade. A Yogi (hatha yogi, through physical exercises) cannot fathom this world through yoga. The ascetic can not find it through penance, and it can only be attained through the constant practice of meditation. The one who knows the inner workings of consciousness, in the mind, realizes this realm (state).
Guru Nanak Dev describes this state in these words:
There is no shimmering of moon or stars, no rays of the sun, no flash of lightening in that place. One cannot even speak about this place. There are no symbols or words that can describe it. Only accomplished souls experience [enjoy) this heavenly realm.
Saint Charandas Ji says:
There is no sun, no moon, and no twinkling stars. There are no gods (the trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) who dwell there, and even maya (creative power of the divine) with the three qualities (gunas) has no power there. It is beyond the Vedas, yoga, sacrifice, and austere practices. There is no air, no earth, no fire, no sky, no day, no night, no sins and no good deeds. It is beginning, middle, and end of all. Says Charandas, this state is Brhaman (Infinite Being) Itself.
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