To Shankari /Chris+ all: States of Consciousness

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Namaste:

There are descriptions of the states of consciousness available to all

mankind in several texts. One I find more complete and fulfilling is

the Bhavagad Gita. In the Bhavagad Gita, Lord Krishna teaches Arjuna

about the different levels of consciousness, and about the goal of all

existance. Krishna even shows his true form to Arjuna. Krishna

transforms Arjuna, thru knowledge and direct experience-using

traditional techniques we practice today, from the self absorbed

fearful man, afraid to fight and fulfill his destiny, at the beginning

of the text, thru the full range of human experiences, rising to the

pinnacle of human existence, when, Arjuna has realized his true

nature and is ready to fight to conquer the forces or duality and

bring peace and balance to the world. He is ready to perform action

in accordance with his dharma, his highest idea of perfection.

When Swami taught this class live in the Temple, we all sat riveted on

him, drinking in every word, because, Swami taught us that the Gita is

the story of transformation taking place in every spiritual seeker. In

every one of us. The Gita became to me a textbook of profound

knowledge, experience,and practical techniques, leading me to

experience my Self. To Become Self Realized.

I highly recommend reviewing the entire class on - line. Swami's

presentation and love will transform you

 

Jai Maa Jai Swami

 

vishweshwar

 

-- In , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali

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> Namaste Chris:

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> Sorry to be so confusing. I'll try to explain it a little better. I

was watching a video of a certain speaker. He mentioned the Vedic

levels of consciousness. These would be like ever expanding levels of

consciousness. For example, we begin mostly focused on I or me.

Everything is about me. I am completely motivated only by what affects

me. Then the consciousness opens a bit and I begin to have some

compassion for other. Sometimes I step out and do something for

someone else without motivations. Next I may be able to shut the

me-mongering off for a bit to completely be involved with other for a

bit and so on until one reaches cosmic consciousness. It's kind of a

way to check and see how we are doing in the consciousness shift process.

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> It's like a process of paradigm shifts. It's Vedic, and I don't know

if it is written in the scriptures or where. The Vedic scriptures are

so vast that it would take quite a number of years to even get

familiar with all of them. I was hoping one of the sadhus at Devi

Mandir would be able to help me out.

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> peace,

> shankari

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