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'''Transpersonal effects''' can be defined as any subjective effect which feels as if it relates to or contains information regarding one's place in the universe, the inner workings of reality, the context of their existence or their purpose in life. These can occur regardless of one's spiritual or religious beliefs and often have a distinct and lasting impact on the user's perspective of the world around them. During the experience of a substance-induced transpersonal state, the information conveyed is often felt to be a real and objective truth although the user may later come to disagree with the epiphanies once the effects of the substance have worn off.
'''Transpersonal effects''' can be defined as any subjective effect which feels as if it relates to or contains information regarding one's place in the universe, the inner workings of reality, the context of their existence or their purpose in life. These can occur regardless of one's spiritual or religious beliefs and often have a distinct and lasting impact on the user's perspective of the world around them. During the experience of a substance-induced transpersonal state, the information conveyed is often felt to be a real and objective truth although the user may later come to disagree with the epiphanies once the effects of the substance have worn off.
It should be noted that these effects are the rarest and least reproducible of all effects that can occur during a psychedelic experience. They are considered unique in that that simply taking more of the substance does not necessarily increase the chances of having these states occur, and are said to rely more on contextual factors such as the user's set and setting rather than the specific dosage of the substance itself. The fullest manifestation of these effects fall under what are sometimes called "peak", "transcendent" or "transformative" experiences.


This page lists and describes the various transpersonal states which can occur under the influence of certain [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive compounds]] such as [[psychedelics]].
This page lists and describes the various transpersonal states which can occur under the influence of certain [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive compounds]] such as [[psychedelics]].