--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Which is the highest Samadhi (Blessed…" description: "\"“Which is the highest Samadhi (Blessed State Of The Self)? One who is completely aware. What is Kevalgnan (Absolute Knowledge)? One who is hundred perc..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b7e/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_which-is-the-highest-samadhi-blessed-sta_2850608.jpg" --- # Which is the highest Samadhi (Blessed State Of The Self)?… ![“Which is the highest Samadhi (Blessed State Of The Self)? One who is completely aware. What is Kevalgnan (Absolute Knowledge)? One who is hundred percent aware.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b7e/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_which-is-the-highest-samadhi-blessed-sta_2850608.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b7e/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_which-is-the-highest-samadhi-blessed-sta_2850608.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b7e/dada-bhagwan-31_awareness_which-is-the-highest-samadhi-blessed-sta_2850608.jpg) > ““Which is the highest Samadhi (Blessed State Of The Self)? One who is completely aware. What is Kevalgnan (Absolute Knowledge)? One who is hundred percent aware.”” [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. True enlightenment is total awareness; absolute knowledge is complete self‑realization. **In simple terms:** Full awareness equals enlightenment. Key Takeaway Cultivate constant mindfulness. Themes spirituality awareness knowledge self‑realization Mood calm focused Type didactic inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - daily reflection - study of scriptures - mindful living Key Concepts Vedanta non‑dualism Questions to Reflect On - What blocks your full awareness? - How can you practice constant vigilance? 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