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Turiya means as

A. Deep sleep stage

B. Immortal self

C. Natural stage

D. Rational stage

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In Vedic philosophy, particularly within the Advaita Vedanta school, consciousness is described as having four states:
* Waking state (Jagrat): This is our normal state when we are aware of the external world.
* Dreaming state (Swapna): This is when we experience dreams.
* Deep sleep state (Sushupti): This is a state of unconsciousness without dreams.
* Turiya: This is the transcendental state of pure consciousness. It's beyond the other three states and represents the immortal self (Atman), which is one with Brahman (the ultimate reality).
Therefore, Turiya doesn't refer to deep sleep, a natural stage, or a rational stage, but to the ultimate, immortal self.

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  1. Sony Das
    Sony Das:
    5 months ago

    The term "Turiya" does not mean "deep sleep stage". It refers to B. Immortal self.

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