Franklin Merrell-Wolff addresses the question of how far Realization is a valid source of knowledge in the light of modern epistemological and psychological criticism. He asserts that Realization is a valid source of knowledge, but that it requires the awakening of a third form of cognition, namely, “introception,” to know it immediately. He goes on to stress the importance of a base of reference for understanding the relativity of conceptual formulation and describes the point of discontinuity or “inversion” in consciousness that takes place when shifting states of consciousness, such as the shift from “point-I” to “Space-I” consciousness. He cautions against going into a blackout Samadhi and points out the advantages of maintaining the relative consciousness on the sideline to remember and record the inner process. He proceeds to discuss the renunciation of Nirvana in order to help those still suffering in Sangsara, emphasizes that Sangsara and Nirvana are interdependent, complementary opposites, and expounds upon the need for the redemption and transformation of Sangsara by unlocking the point of discontinuity between Sangsara and Nirvana made possible by the Realization of Paranirvana.