Saturday, March 12, 2011

Waking, dreaming and dreamless sleep -- in Sanskrit, known as Jagrata, Swapna and Sushupti -- are long-known states of consciousness. Newly identified is Reclinta -- a state of suspended consciousness attained in a recliner lasting 1-4 hours, ending when someone tries to slip the remote control from your hand -- "hey, no, I'm watching that," you yell as you tighten your grip, though you have no idea what's on anymore.

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