The term 'Nirbija Samadhi' (seedless absorption) originates from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (1.2–1.3, 1.51), where it is described as the highest state of samadhi in which all mental modifications (vrittis) are completely stilled and no seed (bija) of latent impression remains. Unlike sabija samadhi, which relies on an object of meditation such as a mantra or deity, nirbija samadhi is objectless, pure consciousness resting in its own nature. In the tradition of mantra-shastra, the 'Nirbija Samadhi Mantra' is not a conventional mantra with syllables; rather, it is the silent awareness that transcends all sound. According to the Mantra Mahodadhi (7.1–7.3), the ultimate mantra is the anahata nada (unstruck sound) that leads to the seedless state.
The beej-akshara 'Om' is often used as a preparatory tool, but in nirbija practice, even 'Om' is transcended, as stated in the Mandukya Upanishad (12): 'The fourth (turiya) is without sound, beyond all interaction, the end of all manifestation.' The purpose of this mantra is the direct realization of the Atman as Brahman, leading to kaivalya (liberation). Traditional benefits include the cessation of all suffering, the dissolution of karmic seeds, and the attainment of jivanmukti (liberation while living). Recommended chanting context: this practice is reserved for advanced sadhakas who have mastered sabija samadhi. It is typically performed in a solitary, silent setting, often during the brahma muhurta (pre-dawn hours).
No specific count is prescribed, as the practice transcends repetition; however, the Yoga Sutras (1.32–1.39) suggest that one-pointedness on a single principle may precede the seedless state. Caution: attempting nirbija samadhi without proper grounding in preparatory practices can lead to mental imbalance. It should be undertaken under the guidance of a qualified guru, as emphasized in the Shaktisangama Tantra (Kali-khanda, 5.12–5.15). The state is not a mantra to be chanted but a realization to be embodied.
The Nirbija Samadhi Mantra is not a conventional mantra with syllables; it is the silent awareness that transcends all sound, leading to the seedless state of pure consciousness.
This mantra is seedless (nirbija) and thus has no beej-aksharas. It transcends all sound, including Om.