From Limited Mind and Body to Our True (No) Self

Abstract: With the advent of technology and the new-age spiritual movements, people are questioning whether AIs and machines, or the hybridization of AI/Machines with human beings, can reach a higher potential or even the ultimate potential of enlightenment. They also ponder whether AI and Machines can come closer to or "embody" the sentient nature of us, humans. Or atleast to improve our existing human qualities with the aid of "Trans-humanism". This topic has become increasingly popular, especially considering that there are wealthy individuals willing to invest millions of dollars in implementing such ambitious ideas. Or even to revolutionize the so called universal system/order with the help of these unnatural, "machine-like" beings. Of course, the technology has the ability to significantly enhance our human thinking processes; however, I wonder if these machines can ever achieve the same level of creativity and freshness as an enlightened human mind....

Abstract: The previous two articles shed light on to the nature of human consciousness. We learned that the highest state of human consciousness resembles a sort of tapestry woven by the information we accumulated all along! Thus, even the meditative signs we observe during the deep state of Samadhis are, in fact, creations of our own mind. These signs and symbols take on specific forms depending on the information we have stored in our memory and the deep layers of our human brain. The highest state of human consciousness represents sort of a termination layer from which there is nowhere else to go. What we experience at this termination layer serves as a communication from the absolute to the relative. But is that all? We also state that our outward manifestations are a reflection of our inner state. Which implies, this world can be seen as a projection of our own self/mind. This article primarily focuses on the outer world, which may appear like a simulated environment on that parti...

Abstract: There exist many interpretations to the term “consciousness”. In some of the Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, the consciousness is referred to as the highest meditative attainment and it is frequently equated with the “Godly” or the enlightened nature of our mind. However, in the Buddhist tradition, such an enlightened state is referred to as the “cessation of consciousness” in which, the gross-level human mind disappears. There’s no individuality or self-notion to grasp in it. However, our mind, when it operates with the five senses in day-to-day life, is also called consciousness in science, albeit this is the gross-level operation. There’s a contradiction in the usage of this term. This article demystifies the term “consciousness” and explains different meditative states one can attain with respect to our day-to-day mind. It is also worthwhile to study about the “illusion game” created by our consciousness and to navigate through its dramatic narratives. Fig. 1. ...

Abstract: Throughout human history, we have encountered various spiritual practices and associated secret symbols that were intended to convey a deeper and purer spiritual message than their literal meanings suggest. Unfortunately, after the disappearance of true mystics, these messages were deliberately misinterpreted and co-opted for various occult practices and dark magic, often associated with secret societies and religious orders. For several centuries, these misinterpretations or fabricated concepts have instilled fear in the human psyche due to a lack of genuine insights into human consciousness. Even today, we often draw conclusions about these secret societies and link conspiracy theories to their symbols. This post aims to explore these ancient secret symbols more deeply and uncover their true meaning in relation to the supreme enlightenment of all bodhisattvas, from all religious traditions, going beyond their religious backgrounds and creeds. Fig. 1: Various religious symbo...