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The deepest trance state involves the slowing down of all bodily activities to an almost imperceptible level. Even the working of the cells comes nearly, but not quite, to an end. The state, therefore, is a kind of death and, indeed, if prolonged too far, may sometimes result in death.

-- Notebooks Category 23: Advanced Contemplation > Chapter 7 : Contemplative Stillness > # 126