Our Consciousness is also our Soul.

Hi,
http://aynrand.meetup.com/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1494655
Here is what Krishna did not say about the nature of our souls 5000 years ago because it was too early to say it then.So here it is now!

Krishnaowned's picture

Interesting!

I'm curious about where those statements come from. They're very Krishna oriented, but my experience with Objectivism has only been material -- I never recall Ayn Rand offering any theories or comments about the nature of the soul. If you know of where she may have done so, do tell! I'd love to see it for myself! :)

Jaaaay's picture

Wait, consciousness IS the

Wait, consciousness IS the soul or consciousness is the symptom of the soul? Or both?

NityānandaChandra's picture

according to the sastra

according to the sastra there are nine states of consciousness, and consciousness is considered the energy of the soul.

They are:

  1. the sense object
  2. the senses
  3. the mind
  4. the intelligence
  5. the consciousness
  6. the soul
  7. Brahman
  8. Paramatma
  9. Bhagavan

Number 1-4 are material, and number 5 consciousness being the energy of the soul is marginal. It can either oscillate on the material side or the spiritual side which are numbers 6-9. Hare Krishna
Your humble servant
Nityananda Chandra das

abrennan's picture

Just looking at the order of

Just looking at the order of that list makes me tingle for some reason

Can you tell us something about any of the states of consciousness Nityananda please : )

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Navasi's picture

States Of Consciousness

Yes, please tell us about the states of consciousness...
Navasi