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#  Samadhi-maran (blissful death; awareness as 'I am Soul'…

![“Samadhi-maran (blissful death; awareness as 'I am Soul' during death) means there is no memory of anything other than the Self. There is no presence of the mind, the intellect, the chit or egoism at that time. One is only in the Self (the soul).” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_samadhi-maran-blissful-death-awareness-a_743465.jpg)   [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_samadhi-maran-blissful-death-awareness-a_743465.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0cc/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_samadhi-maran-blissful-death-awareness-a_743465.jpg)

> ““Samadhi-maran (blissful death; awareness as 'I am Soul' during death) means there is no memory of anything other than the Self. There is no presence of the mind, the intellect, the chit or egoism at that time. One is only in the Self (the soul).””

[Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

In death, the soul remains aware while the mind and ego dissolve, leaving pure self‑recognition.

**In simple terms:** At death, only the soul’s awareness persists.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑knowledge beyond ego.

Themes

spirituality death self consciousness

Mood

peaceful contemplative

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

- meditation practice
- end‑of‑life care
- philosophical counseling
- rituals

Key Concepts

non‑dualism awakening philosophy of mind

Questions to Reflect On

- What does it mean to be aware of the Self without the mind?
- How can this insight affect how we live now?

A Different Perspective

The concept may conflict with materialist views of consciousness.

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