9 States of Mahamudra Meditation

Monk = Self / Awareness / Am-ness

Goad and Noose = Vigilance and Attentiveness

Elephant Dark = Dull Attention following Monkey Mind

Monkey Dark = Restless Mind leading Attention here and there

Elephant White = Alert Attention following the Self / Awareness

Monkey White = Calm Mind

Monkey Disappeared = Death of Mind