Integral Yoga, Level I.E

Sri Aurobindo describe the universe as a grand spectacle, a play of consciousness that has descended into matter, taking on various forms and levels of awareness. This descent is not a fall but a purposeful exploration, an unraveling of the potentialities of existence. Consciousness in its ultimate expression is Spirit—eternally self-aware and blissful! The adventure of consciousness and joy is about the recognition that our existence is an expression of this infinite and eternal delight. This delight is the foundation of all creation and the driving force behind our spiritual evolution.

Beyond the seemingly random and chaotic movements of life, there is a hidden order and purpose that is guided by the pursuit of joy and the realization of our full potential. This pursuit is the essence of the adventure, a journey that leads us to discover the interconnectedness of all things and the unity of existence.

The adventure itself is a process of discovery, where we uncover the layers of our being and the universe, revealing the profound depths of consciousness and the ecstasy that lies at its heart. It’s about transcending the limitations of our ego and the superficial plane of existence, and diving into the deeper realms of spiritual truth where the unalloyed joy of being resides.

The adventure of consciousness and joy is a journey that we each can take, moving from the ignorance of our material origins, towards the light of spiritual knowledge and bliss. This is a transformative process that offers liberation from the limitations of the material world and a return to the unity and awareness of our true spiritual nature.

In this light, the mundane becomes magical, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every moment becomes an opportunity for growth, understanding, and the experience of pure bliss. The adventure of consciousness and joy is the path to realizing our divine nature and the ultimate expression of our innate quest for an infinite and eternal delight.

Let us explore more closely the outer and inner being, critical aspects of the concentric view of consciousness, Then we will explore the first two higher ranges of mental consciousness in Sri Aurobindo’s vertical system of consciousness: Higher Mind and Illumined Mind. Higher ranges of mental consciousness are accessible though the inner mind.