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LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
The conception of human consciousness, capable of being explained by the three levels of Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic (we may use any terminology we like as Daivi, Manushi and Asuric etc.) really does not work in actual sadhana. I have found at least 10 shades in our consciousness which I prefer to put it as levels of our being.
The levels below the human are as follows:
1. Human level: When we feel that we should firmly uphold the five precepts of Non-Injury(non killing), Non-Stealing, Non- Lying, Non-Sexual misconduct and not taking intoxicants are in human plane. That we are not always successful in doing so is the awareness which propels us further in sadhana.
2. Asuric level: When we cultivate the qualities mentioned for the human level and do good karma but constantly harbour the attitude of competitiveness and anger and arrogance we tend to be asuras. Awareness of this folly alone can lift us up and take to sadhana
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