The document discusses the state of unconditioned happiness exemplified by saints. It summarizes that this state is not one of depression, surrender, or indifference, but rather a "trans-physical, trans-physiological and trans-psychological" state where one has risen above perceptions and influences of the senses, endocrine and nervous systems. In this state, individuals appear unaffected by situations but can still interact and manifest wisdom in various subtle forms, including through scriptures or actions. Unconditioned happiness is a hallmark of evolved consciousness, not indolence or ignorance.

1. THE
MEANING
OF
UNCONDITIONED
HAPPINESS
DR.
SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

2. The saints have often exemplified their capacity
to remain undeterred in a variety of disturbing
situations. This state of equanimity amidst
different tormenting circumstances is held in
high esteem in Bhagavad Gita.
In the past; I failed to appreciate and admire
and aspire for a state of mind akin to
endogenous depression, total surrender to
situation and/or indifference.
Now it is becoming clear; that the state held so
high is not a state of depression, surrender, or
indifference. It is the state where one has risen
above the deceptive/disturbing influences of
one’s perceptions resulting from general and
special senses, endocrine and neuroendocrine
systems, autonomic nervous system, and limbic
system. This is called VIDEHI AVASTHAA
(trans-physical, trans-physiological and trans-
psychological) state of consciousness.

3. This state is a state when the individual appears
to be unaffected and hence unresponsive in
every possible way. The smile on his/her face
never fades!
But even as it is true that he/she does not get
affected as an individual (because of having
risen above petty interests and superficial
considerations), he/she does interact with a
situation in a trans-physical, trans-physiological
and trans-psychological way. But because the
vehicle or the medium through which it gets
manifested is human body, this interaction can
be in the form of articulation e.g. Gita or
physical (DHARMA-YUDDHA).
In any case and in any form it is the cosmic
wisdom that manifests through him or her!

4. In many instances the actions are not at all
apparent in any form and hence called mystical.
It is not wonder that a vast majority of even
otherwise kind hearted and/or brilliant people
can not experience or appreciate this state of
existence and hence ridicule even a reference
made to it.
The point I learned and wish to share, here; is
unconditioned happiness of cosmic
consciousness and its manifestations are infinite
and subtle; and many times beyond one’s
capacity; (during different developmental
stages); to appreciate, admire or aspire for!
The unconditioned happiness is also infinite,
subtle and a hallmark of evolved consciousness
and not of indolence or ignorance!
DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR