question about words - Western Technology meets Indian Spirituality

[Guest guest]

Namaste Kumari Maa and all,

 

I just listened to the tape and am in awe. It is the most generous

gift.

Pondering over what is said on the tape, I find I have a very hazy

understanding of the meaning of the words 'consciousness' and

'awareness'. The dictionary does not help, and they do not seem to

have an exact Dutch equivalent. What is the difference between the

two? Is awareness a specific form of consciousness?

 

with love,

Henny

 

 

 

, " ty_maa " <dsjames wrote:

>

> Dear All,

>

> In 1987, Shree Maa and Swamiji, while on tour, visted the Monroe

> Institiute in Virginia Beach. Robert Monroe had, over the years,

> developed a simple but effective means of taking individuals into

deeper

> states of mind, and even to out of body experiences.

>

> Swamiji was invited to experience the effects of Mr. Monroe's

technology

> and the results are at http://www.shreemaa.org/drupal/node/1461

where

> everyone may now hear the tape of what ensued.

>

> Love and Merry Christmas to All,

> Kumari

>

[Guest guest]

So much love to all this beautiful season! I am truly blessed to be a

part of this wonderful family!

 

Henny, dear sister, I'd like to try answering this one. As I was

reading your note, a lightbulb went off inside, so I pray this might

make a little sense.

 

Awareness is like the door that opens your mind to greater

consciousness. Something must trigger your awareness - a thought, an

act of kindness, a piece of scripture - something is brought into your

field of awareness that causes your mind to open to a greater truth.

 

Consciousness is the Garden. Awareness is the gate that lets you in.

The Garden is always there, but one must find and walk through the gate

to get in. There are as many gates as there are beautiful levels of

consciousness.

 

Thank you for asking so many questions. I find as I read your posts, I

ponder the same truths within myself....

 

Peace!

sal.

, " henny_v_i " <henny_v_i wrote:

>

> Namaste Kumari Maa and all,

>

> I just listened to the tape and am in awe. It is the most generous

> gift.

> Pondering over what is said on the tape, I find I have a very hazy

> understanding of the meaning of the words 'consciousness' and

> 'awareness'. The dictionary does not help, and they do not seem to

> have an exact Dutch equivalent. What is the difference between the

> two? Is awareness a specific form of consciousness?

>

> with love,

> Henny