23/3/2020 Yoga Meditation: Levels

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Levels of Consciousness and Practice

Index of Articles:
Each of the articles linked below adds a unique perspective on the same principle of
systematic practice, of going from outer to inner, from gross to subtle. By being
aware of their similar nature, the articles can be seen to complement one another,
rather than seeing them as contradictory and confusing. The philosophy or theory
is systematic, as well as are the actual practices systematic, leading ever more
inward to the core of our being.

The first few articles deal with the three levels of gross, subtle and causal, along
with the fourth state beyond (turiya). These four levels of consciousness are
extremely useful to understand, as they reveal the underlying simplicity of the
whole process of even the most advanced meditation.

Levels and Dimensions of Consciousness

OM Mantra and 7 Levels of Consciousness
Mandukya Upanishad

Cake and Consciousness

Computers and Consciousness

Realization Beyond the Subtle and Causal Realms

Self Behind the Canvas

Yoga Nidra

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Five Koshas or Sheaths over the Self

Prakriti and Its Evolutes: Returning to Self-Realization
Levels of Your Being

What is "Systematic" Yoga Meditation

Stages of Enlightenment
Control over Mind and its Modifications

Levels section of Yoga Meditation description

Yoga Meditation Described in 16 Parts

Stages of meditation from Yoga Sutras

Eight Rungs from Yoga Sutras

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Five Stages of Meditation

Song of the Self (Atma Shatkam)

Maslow's Needs Hierarchy and Yoga Psychology

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This site is devoted to presenting the ancient Self-Realization path of the

Tradition of the Himalayan masters in simple, understandable and beneficial
ways, while not compromising quality or depth. The goal of our sadhana or
practices is the highest Joy that comes from the Realization in direct experience
of the center of consciousness, the Self, the Atman or Purusha, which is one and
the same with the Absolute Reality. This Self-Realization comes through Yoga
meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and
the intense devotion of Samaya Sri Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement
one another like fingers on a hand. We employ the classical approaches of Raja,
Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra,
Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga. Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer
finally converge into a unified force directed towards the final stage, piercing the
pearl of wisdom called bindu, leading to the Absolute.

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