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Demonic state vs. enlightened state

Demonic states may come from our bodily reactions or psychological afflictions when we are engaged in meditation practice. Most people enter demonic states because when they practice their mind is not very pure. So the best way to do meditation is to have no attachment or craving, letting go of trying to get anywhere at all.

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