Madras State (now Tamil Nadu)

Beyond waking, dreaming, and sleep lies the Turya state.

The dream state is as real as waking until one realizes the truth.

The fourth state transcends all dualities.

The states of consciousness are like waves on the ocean of the Self.

The mind creates the illusion of separate states.

The Self is present in all states of being.

The state of liberation is one of supreme peace.

Kevala kumbhaka is the breathless state that leads to complete control over the mind.

Shambhavi mudra with breath control induces a state of superconscious absorption.

Shakti is compared to a mirror, reflecting the light of atma in its purest state.