Transformation and Consciousness
by Atman Nityananda
There cannot be transformation in what we already are, Consciousness, because what We Are (Consciousness) does not transform.
Consciousness
Consciousness is immutable, motionless, and unaffected by all psychological processes, selfish tendencies, and the transformation of the mind at all its levels or psyche in general.
In relation to Consciousness, what happens is realizing (awakening) that We Are Consciousness, the empty, silent, peaceful, and motionless space of Consciousness.
In other words, we awake to our divine essence, the deepest part of ourselves which is what we truly are and what we already Are. This essence is always present in us as the immovable and unalterable substrate of all our experiences, whether sensory or psychological.
Transformation
On the other hand, transformation has to do with energy and the mind in all its aspects (external, intermediate, internal) and the causal body.
The transformation we achieve through constant diligent practice completely converts the mind and the rest into something much superior and of a very different quality.
Our mind is transformed from an ignorant, unconscious, dense, impure, disharmonious, dark mind, into a lucid, harmonious, transparent mind, fully conscious of itself and its essential nature (Consciousness). Sexual energy is transformed into Ojas and Tejas, which are very subtle energies that completely transform the mind.
Furthermore, through continuous deep meditation, meaning absorption of the mind in Consciousness, the mind is transformed and adopts the luminosity of Consciousness through its constant identification with it.
This transformation includes, of course, the elimination of all defects, mental and emotional patterns, attachments, and passions, and the full development of higher or sattvic virtues and capacities. Additionally, Kundalini is awakened, and the chakras and subtle bodies of light are fully developed.
In conclusion, through the transformation at the levels of the energy, mind and causal body, we become something that we are not yet (but which is within us as a possibility), however, at the level of Consciousness, we simply realize that we are Consciousness and live fully as Consciousness, expressing its qualities and powers fully through the transformed energy, mind, hear, intellect (intelligence) and causal body
The ‘secret’ to a plentiful life, a life of harmony, happiness and contentment is to have a sattvic mind free from desires and ego and to live in every moment in conscious contact with our true Self (Consciousness).
🌺 Peace, Love, Harmony
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