He seemed to lapse into unconsciousness, but later recounted that he was very much aware of his surroundings, and that while in that state he had an experience of "mystical union".
Han faldt tilsyneladende i en bevidstløs tilstand, men berettede senere, at han under tilstanden var fuldstændig opmærksom på sine omgivelser, og havde en oplevelse af "mystisk forening".