What is Cosmic Consciousness? This matter is dealt with at length at certain stage in mystic teachings, and is also touched upon repeated from that point on. However. it such a crucially important matter that there can be no harm in discussing it in this blog, regardless of the degree of spiritual evolution reached by the reader.
Cosmic Consciousness is a condition of attuned consciousness wherein the inner, psychic consciousness of the individual is so attuned and in harmony with the universal Mind, the" Consciousness of God" if you will, that one feels one is intimately a part of it. With Cosmic Consciousness comes the ability to see the "essence" of things or at least to perceive a deeper aspect of everything that exists. The initiate sees with the "all seeing eye" and hears with the "omnipotent ear" of God. One feels with the Divine Consciousness of God and senses everything, everywhere to some degree. The more complete the degree of attainment of Cosmic Consciousness, the more thorough, complete and all inclusive are the contacts with this Universal Consciousness.
Of Course there is no question that any human being or for that matter, any living creature could fully experience the" Mind of God". Nevertheless, it is possible to experience a sudden afflatus of the soul which appears overwhelmingly as though one had left the confines of one's normal human existence and entered the mind and even the sensory experience of something so great and all-inclusive that for want of a better description, it can be called God. There is no use quibbling about semantics; the experience is clearly and definitely one of a distinct entry into one's life of the most Holy and intimate of forces in the universe, something that no person could describe in terms other than "my God."
When in the state of high attunement with the Mind of God, everything takes on meaning. There is a bright, sharp, crystal-clear purpose, system and order to all that one surveys. Even things that formerly appeared to be disordered are seen as filled to the brim with meaning, subtlety, beauty and hidden order that entirely overwhelms one. Everything seems alive and even inanimate things like stones, the random distribution of rocks in a stream or peeling paint surfaces on dirty old warehouse, suddenly seem to be breathing and vibrating with a form of higher life and purpose that can hardly be spoke of.
The initial experience can last anything from a few seconds to several minutes, and then it recedes, leaving the initiate to savor the moment and grasp in memory, intellectually, emotionally and even physically, as much of the experience as possible. The most important aspect of the experience to remember is the emotional and bodily reaction, for by deliberately attempting to induce that emotional and physical reaction, Cosmic Consciousness can be invited to enter the initiate's life again and again, until the experience can be had literally for the asking. The summoning of Cosmic Consciousness is in itself a deeply personal technique which every mystic needs eventually to learn. Precisely how the initiate goes about it, next, but it does involve moving one's full concentrated awareness into a specific inner posture which is so configured as to allow the initiate's awareness to soar far beyond the confines of human existence, into the most Divine realm imaginable.
In simplistic terms, the initiates begins to think as God thinks(if indeed such a phrase has any meaning )...., to understand as God understands..., to comprehend, analyse and accept in the same impartial, kindly, tolerant and constructive manner that God understands and accepts everything. It does away with racial distinctions, national boundaries, creeds and doctrinal limitations. It keeps the thought of the brain and outer consciousness from being earthbound, and encourage an upward and onward viewpoint of life. It causes the mind to be inspired with beautiful thoughts that may express themselves in magnificent phrases of philosophy, or in kindly word spoken to the unfortunate. It brings a joy of divine living into the heart to such an extent that the lips want to smile and the eyes greet with happiness every living thing, especially other human beings.
Cosmic Consciousness brings music to the mind from the so-called "music of the sphere" and leads to the desire to paint beautiful pictures, compose beautiful music, carve beautiful statuary, say kind words to those in need, help whoever needs it, and pour blessing upon blessing upon the world. It brings a healing power into the body that is creative and constructive, both for the initiate and others within karmic proximity. It fortifies the body and consciousness against the intrusion of illness of any sort,and the will of the Cosmic Mind is allowed to manifest in every aspect of daily living... eating, drinking, sleeping, exercise and work.
Eventually it leads the initiate into association with others who are also at that level of development, and work of highly important and spiritual nature is begun. Contemplation and meditation is ordered, methodical, disciplined and profoundly deep. Happiness and sheer joy are the initiate's frequent companions in every endeavor. The "still small voice within" speaks clearly and unambiguously of everything the initiate still has to learn, and instruction of the most spiritual sort begins.
Wonderful friendships are formed, and there is a contented,cheery outlook on life as the initiate calmly and deliberately assists others and him or herself to succeed in tasks that ordinary mortals would not even consider getting involved with. An experience of Cosmic Consciousness, even very briefly, makes us love human beings as never before. It makes every person a brother or sister for us, and brings us closer than ever to the God of our understanding, which is frequently experienced as an all loving, all wise Father, we see the good in all things, even in what we would normally consider as "evil."
All this comes from repeated exposure to Cosmic Consciousness. Gradually, step be step,degree be degree, as this Consciousness is awakened in us and can be called upon with greater and greater ease, we begin to truly master our lives.
The Final step is what mystics call Illumination, the final step of merging permanently the consciousness of the initiate with Cosmic Consciousness. From this vantage point, there is no stepping back, and no further need to incarnate in this world.
The experience of Cosmic Consciousness is something so definite, so positive, so different and real that it is unmistakable. Anyone experiencing it will know without a shadow of a doubt what they have just gone through. In religious traditions, such individuals often go on to be venerated as holy men and women and saints, even though they themselves seek no veneration, and in some cases are even persecuted as heretics and deviants. Cosmic conscious is so powerful and clear and yet so intangible, immaterial and unconfined that it is difficult to describe or to bring into the lives of those who are not ready for it.
For true aspirants of the mystic way however, it is the highest and most sought after treasure, the summum bonum of all spiritual seeking, that most precious of all treasure there is, the philosopher's stone.
Cosmic Consciousness is a condition of attuned consciousness wherein the inner, psychic consciousness of the individual is so attuned and in harmony with the universal Mind, the" Consciousness of God" if you will, that one feels one is intimately a part of it. With Cosmic Consciousness comes the ability to see the "essence" of things or at least to perceive a deeper aspect of everything that exists. The initiate sees with the "all seeing eye" and hears with the "omnipotent ear" of God. One feels with the Divine Consciousness of God and senses everything, everywhere to some degree. The more complete the degree of attainment of Cosmic Consciousness, the more thorough, complete and all inclusive are the contacts with this Universal Consciousness.
Of Course there is no question that any human being or for that matter, any living creature could fully experience the" Mind of God". Nevertheless, it is possible to experience a sudden afflatus of the soul which appears overwhelmingly as though one had left the confines of one's normal human existence and entered the mind and even the sensory experience of something so great and all-inclusive that for want of a better description, it can be called God. There is no use quibbling about semantics; the experience is clearly and definitely one of a distinct entry into one's life of the most Holy and intimate of forces in the universe, something that no person could describe in terms other than "my God."
When in the state of high attunement with the Mind of God, everything takes on meaning. There is a bright, sharp, crystal-clear purpose, system and order to all that one surveys. Even things that formerly appeared to be disordered are seen as filled to the brim with meaning, subtlety, beauty and hidden order that entirely overwhelms one. Everything seems alive and even inanimate things like stones, the random distribution of rocks in a stream or peeling paint surfaces on dirty old warehouse, suddenly seem to be breathing and vibrating with a form of higher life and purpose that can hardly be spoke of.
The initial experience can last anything from a few seconds to several minutes, and then it recedes, leaving the initiate to savor the moment and grasp in memory, intellectually, emotionally and even physically, as much of the experience as possible. The most important aspect of the experience to remember is the emotional and bodily reaction, for by deliberately attempting to induce that emotional and physical reaction, Cosmic Consciousness can be invited to enter the initiate's life again and again, until the experience can be had literally for the asking. The summoning of Cosmic Consciousness is in itself a deeply personal technique which every mystic needs eventually to learn. Precisely how the initiate goes about it, next, but it does involve moving one's full concentrated awareness into a specific inner posture which is so configured as to allow the initiate's awareness to soar far beyond the confines of human existence, into the most Divine realm imaginable.
In simplistic terms, the initiates begins to think as God thinks(if indeed such a phrase has any meaning )...., to understand as God understands..., to comprehend, analyse and accept in the same impartial, kindly, tolerant and constructive manner that God understands and accepts everything. It does away with racial distinctions, national boundaries, creeds and doctrinal limitations. It keeps the thought of the brain and outer consciousness from being earthbound, and encourage an upward and onward viewpoint of life. It causes the mind to be inspired with beautiful thoughts that may express themselves in magnificent phrases of philosophy, or in kindly word spoken to the unfortunate. It brings a joy of divine living into the heart to such an extent that the lips want to smile and the eyes greet with happiness every living thing, especially other human beings.
Cosmic Consciousness brings music to the mind from the so-called "music of the sphere" and leads to the desire to paint beautiful pictures, compose beautiful music, carve beautiful statuary, say kind words to those in need, help whoever needs it, and pour blessing upon blessing upon the world. It brings a healing power into the body that is creative and constructive, both for the initiate and others within karmic proximity. It fortifies the body and consciousness against the intrusion of illness of any sort,and the will of the Cosmic Mind is allowed to manifest in every aspect of daily living... eating, drinking, sleeping, exercise and work.
Eventually it leads the initiate into association with others who are also at that level of development, and work of highly important and spiritual nature is begun. Contemplation and meditation is ordered, methodical, disciplined and profoundly deep. Happiness and sheer joy are the initiate's frequent companions in every endeavor. The "still small voice within" speaks clearly and unambiguously of everything the initiate still has to learn, and instruction of the most spiritual sort begins.
Wonderful friendships are formed, and there is a contented,cheery outlook on life as the initiate calmly and deliberately assists others and him or herself to succeed in tasks that ordinary mortals would not even consider getting involved with. An experience of Cosmic Consciousness, even very briefly, makes us love human beings as never before. It makes every person a brother or sister for us, and brings us closer than ever to the God of our understanding, which is frequently experienced as an all loving, all wise Father, we see the good in all things, even in what we would normally consider as "evil."
All this comes from repeated exposure to Cosmic Consciousness. Gradually, step be step,degree be degree, as this Consciousness is awakened in us and can be called upon with greater and greater ease, we begin to truly master our lives.
The Final step is what mystics call Illumination, the final step of merging permanently the consciousness of the initiate with Cosmic Consciousness. From this vantage point, there is no stepping back, and no further need to incarnate in this world.
The experience of Cosmic Consciousness is something so definite, so positive, so different and real that it is unmistakable. Anyone experiencing it will know without a shadow of a doubt what they have just gone through. In religious traditions, such individuals often go on to be venerated as holy men and women and saints, even though they themselves seek no veneration, and in some cases are even persecuted as heretics and deviants. Cosmic conscious is so powerful and clear and yet so intangible, immaterial and unconfined that it is difficult to describe or to bring into the lives of those who are not ready for it.
For true aspirants of the mystic way however, it is the highest and most sought after treasure, the summum bonum of all spiritual seeking, that most precious of all treasure there is, the philosopher's stone.
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