According to the yoga tradition, the 6th limb in the 8-limb system of yoga that ultimately leads to Samadhi

(self-realization,
enlightenment,
bliss,
dissolution of ego,
one-ness with God,
etc, etc.)
is
Dhyana,
which is meditation.

One of many doors to the room of Dhyana is continuous concentration on the breath.

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