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Seven States of Consciousness

Wholeness

There are seven states of consciousness that have been experienced throughout the ages. Each state has a distinct quality of experience and corresponding functioning of the nervous system.

Study Questions

What are the different states of consciousness, and on what basis are they considered different? Draw a diagram.

Teaching Resources

7×2 chart (show at beginning and end of lesson):
View the file: Seven States of Consciousness for STC.pdf
View the file: Seven States of Consciousness for STC.ppt

6th State: Refined Cosmic Consciousness / God Consciousness

Wholeness

Refined Cosmic Consciousness, or God Consciousness, is brought about by most refined development of the heart, and characterized by most refined sensory perception.

Study Questions

• What are the characteristics of God Consciousness?
• Is God Consciousness a state where an individual becomes “God”? Explain.

Teaching Resources

First show 7×2 chart (see Seven States of Consciousness below)
Video: SCI 23a: Seven States of Consciousness, part 1 (about 25 minutes; stop after GC)
Read: Short and long summary points

Read excerpts from Maharishi’s book Love and God

7th State: Unity Consciousness

Wholeness

In Unity Consciousness, all things are experienced in terms of one’s own unbounded Self.

Study Questions

What are the characteristics of Unity Consciousness?

What distinguishes UC from CC? from GC?

Teaching Resources

First review 7×2 chart (see above)
Video: SCI 23a: Seven States of Consciousness, part 2 (on Unity Consciousness)