This second verse of Prakaraṇa 8 delves deeper into the nature of samādhi, defining it as the state where “the object of meditation, the meditator and meditation become one.” The term dhyeya – the object of meditation – is presented as the catalyst for this convergence, acting as a focal point for the energy of prāṇa. The dhyata – the meditator – is not merely an observer but an active participant in this process, their own consciousness gradually dissolving into the experience of the dhyeya. The concept of paramananda – supreme bliss – is inextricably linked to this union, suggesting that the cessation of suffering and the attainment of ultimate liberation are intrinsically bound to the intensity of this meditative state. Furthermore, the phrase “that should be known” indicates a recognition of samādhi not just as a subjective experience, but as a fundamental reality accessible through dedicated practice, a doorway to understanding the very nature of Brahman and the ātman’s relationship to it.