Real state of enlightenment comes when we get into full consciousness of the condition of enlivenment and after imbibing its effect secure our merging in it. When we develop this state and merge into its consciousness we come to know all about it and thus become Jnani i.e., enlightened – upto that extent.
    1. First Knot :The feeling of restlessness is no doubt there, but if our will is strong and our efforts sincere, the next condition, which is superior to the previous one, shall dawn without doubt.When we cross this point to breathe in the next, everything seems to be changed. we begin to feel that a peculiar state reflecting a tinge of Divine touch prevails over all objects, animate and inanimate. There is such an indescribable outburst of emotional feelings at this point to a state of mad ecstasy  Avadhuta – which keeps him entangled in it for ever, putting a permanent full stop to his onward advancement. It is in fact the beginning of the first chapter of the Book of Knowledge. Now we arrive at the next sub-knot. The consciousness of the condition prevailing at it is the second stage of knowledge. It is a state that presents to our view the presence of the godly state prevailing all round and pervading everything. It reflects a tinge of plainness and simplicity which shows that we have gone into it further. At every point the process of merging and identicality repeats itself.
    2. Second Knot :Now the tone of spiritual experiences is further changed. We feel considerably relieved of the previous denser effect. A clearer view of Reality now begins to dawn. Lightness develops to the extent of simplicity all through, Here we feel glimpses of soul and our experiences at the point are of similar nature. For this reason it is known as the seat of Atman. Cleanliness and simplicity are the characteristic features of this state. A feeling of moderation is also experienced to a certain extent. we begin to sense the fragrance of the Soul and similar visions appear within and without. This second knot covers the entire sphere of the soul.
    3. Third Knot :Next stage comes in when the Divine luminosity appears in the form of bursting flames of fire. A true devotee associates the heat thereof with that of true love. At the time of the creation the Origin wherefrom the currents began to flow out was cold because it was unalloyed with matter. As they flowed out they gave out jerks which went on multiplying. The jerks occurred mostly at the point wherefrom the process of creation had started. When the coolness got extended upto the limit where it started generating heat mostly by its own actions, therefrom it began to assume the differentiated form. It was of course the central part. The Root-Element now by itself turned into a knot and owing to the multiplicity of actions and counter actions, assumed such denseness as to transform it into matter. This knot is related with the element of Fire. By securing merging in it one acquires command over the element of fire.
    4. Fourth Knot :The state of tire now disappears. This shows that we have now entered the state which is quite opposite in character to the previous one and it is that of Water. After  settling down at this merging, we can  master this element alone. The knowledge offers us is that it infuses us the longing for the search of the Ultimate. we, inspite of our mastery over the knot, never feel inclined to utilise this power.
    5. Fifth Knot:By now we acquire control over the element of Air. But the air here is quite changed. There are no gusts in it. It is something very calm and soothing. At this paint an Abhyasi often develops two conditions. Sometimes a feeling of sadness is felt and tears well up while he is passing from this state of knowledge to that of the real one. And sometimes the air here thrills him with experiences exciting laughter and weeping. In our system an Abhyasi is not allowed to stay long at this state but is taken onwards after having developed the state of identicality through the Master`s power. Thus the time now comes for the Abhyasi to move ahead. The full knowledge of the Pind–or the Material Sphere -is now attained.There is a particular sound too at every knot, the higher the knot the sweeter is the sound. It is loudest in the Pind – Material Sphere – but it grows softer and softer as we ascend higher. If one concentrates one’s attention over these sounds or on their rhythmic rise and pitch he develops only the Siddhis or the miracle-working capacity. The sound at all the five knots, though slightly different, is much similar to each other. It is known as the Wisdom of Five-Fires *3 (Panch Agni Vidya) . All the material forces are directly or indirectly connected with the power of the elements. Thus a yogi, having gained mastery over these five points, secures command over the elements and can utilise their power for every genuine purpose.
    6. Sixth knot:It is now the sixth knot, wherefrom the supra-mental sphere begins. It may not be here out of place to mention that one who after passing through the Pind-Desh has stepped into the Brahmanda Mandal shall not return to this earth for rebirth. This is the only benefit derived from knowledge upto this limit. The form of experiences is now changed and the effect of matter thins away considerably. From this point we now proceed either by the usual course stated previously or if available by the help and support of a worthy guide, who does not detain him longer than it is absolutely necessary but helps him on to the next knot after creating in him the conditions of the previous points, Those who proceed independently also get upto it through the usual process of merging and identicality but the result often is that they are attracted by its charming aspect and do not feel like going up towards the next stage. There is sufficient light at this knot along with a slight tinge of haziness. When we attain identicality, the haziness melts away and light alone remains. This point is the distributor of power coming down from the above. It also supplies power to the Pind or the Material sphere.
    7. Seventh knot :seventh knot which is completely in the supra- mental sphere or Brahmanda Desh and is also known as the region of Virat. May God help everyone to get up to it so that the happy prospects of further progress be opened to him. Here the feeling of holiness and piety is predominant, The powerful electric energy which a yogi must have full control over, is in abundance at this point and almost every Indian yogi did possess it to a great extent.The region is the store-house of inexhaustible energy which supplies power to every- thing in the Pind-Desh. Here every thing is present in the microcosmic state. When our merging in it starts we feel in every point within us immense power similar to that of electricity. Our expansion in it now begins and we realise that we are expanded all over the world. Yogis can utilise this power even for the temporary suspension of a law of Nature. All events occur here in the astral form and one can read them there before they come into action in this material world.How is this power generated?

      When several planets constellate they create a force which maintains them at their respective places. Mastery over this point endows a man with similar powers. When we have achieved so much then a little higher above we come across another thing which I have termed as Maha-Kal-Chakna the Wheel of the Supreme. It is that which creates field for the force which maintains stars at their respective places. It is far more strong and effective than the Krishna-Chakra which cannot hold candle to it. This force exists at the point where the seventh knot ends. now the time for it has come and it is very likely that Nature might have allotted it to somebody for use. He feels that the heat and the light of the sun, the brightness and the cool effect of the moon and the glow of stars are all his. So much so if anyone talks about Rama, Krishna or other higher souls, he feels that it is a talk about himself and for this he feels no scruple. After continued experiences when the condition gets matured another mystery is unravelled. When we have become intensely attached to it or in other words, have merged the experiences too, our vision then turns upwards and promotes a tendency for the feeling of ‘It is what it is’. A slight tinge of this state does exist after every merging but here it is more obvious because we are now present in the vast sphere of Divinity – Ishwari Mandal.

      after sufficient progress when an aspirant views a thing outside, he does not actually feel its presence though its physical form is before his eyes. That means his heart remains free from the impression of its existence.

    8. Eigth Knot :The entire scene is now changed. The conditions which had been experienced at the seventh knot come to view now in a more subtle form. Here the Abhyasi feels that the world is like a dream or the playground of Nature. Sense of dissociation or unattachment – Vairagya – becomes very strong. Thought loses its weight and the Abhyasi begins enjoying peace and settledness. This blissful state of peace is in due course transformed into Reality.
    9. Ninth Knot:The form of experiences changes further and we now come to the point where from the real contact with Bhuma – the Absolute – starts. We enter a state in which we feel like born anew into another world. Our expansion in it now begins and along with it we also begin to gain consciousness of That to whom the sphere, we are now reborn in, belongs. Our feeling brings us to a conscious understanding of it and the mind recognises the presence of the Lord. His presence impresses the Abhyasi so deeply that unconscious worship starts within. Individual activities of worldly nature get almost exhausted before coming into this state and the bare relationship between the Master and the servant remains to view. ‘ He is the Master and we are his slaves ’ is the predominant feeling at this knot, together with a reverential consciousness of His presence. Our own state at this stage is that of extreme supplication with an inexpressible softness of heart, marking the total absence of all feelings of ill will or enmity. This in fact opens to us the very first chapter of Divine Knowledge. From this point the sense of self- existence begins to dissolve.
    10. Tenth Knot :previous conditions change their phase. we begin feeling His home to be ours. That is to say, we begin to sense a feeling of ‘Master Hood’. But this, not being an imposition, is the actual condition of the place which develops by the effect of our close proximity with the Lord . We are now at His portals and feel the cool breeze coming from within. The Master too starts sensing that one of His slaves is in wait for Him. Same-ness also begins to develop to some extent though much is yet to be covered in respect of closeness. Here the function of Ishwar, in the sense of the Creator, ceases and the Ishwar has no access beyond. Onwards we begin to contact with the Bhuma – The Absolute and attain freedom from bondage. It is a place of rare approach.The air transforms into its real essence. What is that essence? To call it as Vacuum may not be quite appropriate, to express it as the reflection of Bhuma may also not be exact, because all these are comparatively heavier.
    11. Eleventh Knot :Off goes the veil and the vision of Reality now comes to light. We now feel helpless, beyond control. A constant craving for Him accompanied by all its aches and pangs prevails every moment. There is no rest or peace without Him. Truly speaking peace has now departed from us. What remians instead may better be expressed as a condition of peace from which peacefulness is sucked out. That is exactly the condition of the knot which we experience and get it finally merged. What remains there now? Everything seems lost except the pang which persists still and which is the only thing which helps our onward approach. It ends when we have plunged into the Reality and moved on into the state of identicality.
    12. Twelvth Knot:It is the merging point of all things, acquired at the different states of merging and identicality. We now enter automatically into the state of refined identicality or Sayujyata, where the panorama is so much vested with purity that even simplicity may seem to be a hundred times heavier.
    13. Threenth Knot:As we reach this thirteenth knot we begin to feel existence all through-an eternal existence. At onward stages Maya loses its touch, where egoism almost falls off . This state is attainable after thousands of years of labour and toil but the onward march is only possible when a capable guide or Master is available. Whosoever has got such a Sad-guru traverses every knot and finally reaches the shores of infinite ocean which is the ultimate limit of knowledge.