Know and use the powers of your subtle body
With the support of science we should clearly understand that as human beings our existence is three-layered, that is, divided into three levels.
1. Our physical body made of the five inert elements (Physical Body)
2. The subtle body created from the light (Aura) or cosmic energy associated with the
physical body (Subtle or Astral Body)
3. The metaphysical consciousness located at the central point of the brain of the connected
physical and subtle bodies, which we call the soul (Soul).
Physical science has given us complete knowledge about our gross physical body. We feel our gross body, continuously use it, and are fully conscious of it. But how much do we know about our subtle body? Are we aware of its existence? We may have heard or read something about it, but do we use it in our daily lives? Similarly, we have heard or read a lot about the soul as well. Most religions of the world, and to some extent science too, have accepted the existence of the soul and clearly stated that a person’s mind, intellect, and personality are connected to the soul.
But how much do we know about metaphysical consciousness, that is, the soul? How much do we experience it? Research in physical science, spiritual science, and medical science has made it clear that apart from the physical body, we also have a self-luminous subtle body created from universal energy (Astral Body). The subtle body is an intermediate body between the physical body (Physical Body) and the soul (Soul).
The capability of the subtle body is many times greater than that of the physical body, because it is not significantly affected by time, place, or environment. It can reach very distant locations in the blink of an eye. A soul possessing a subtle body can travel anywhere in the universe and can also receive all information from there. It can accomplish tasks that seem impossible. American parapsychologists like Raymond Moody,”near death researcher” and Sylvan Muldoon, “astral projection author”; have conducted many studies about life after death and the experiences that occur when death is near (Near Death Experiences).
Similarly, some people who reached a state close to death or were declared dead and later revived have described their subtle body experiences. Many people have had experiences of observing operations being performed on their physical body through the subtle body (Out of Body Experiences). The soul that functions through the subtle body has been mentioned in many scriptures as an angel.
You must have heard the name of “Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University”, spiritual organisation. In the Rajayoga meditation taught at this university, the subtle body as well as the subtle world (Subtle World or Astral Plane) holds great importance. The subtle world is the intermediate realm between the Supreme Abode (Soul World or Incorporeal World) and the corporeal world.
The universe that is the entire world can be viewed in three spheres. The innermost sphere is the corporeal world, the middle sphere is the subtle world, and the outermost sphere is the incorporeal world. In the subtle world, the soul’s subtle union with the Supreme Soul is possible only through the subtle astral body. With the understanding of spiritual knowledge and the practice of Rajayoga meditation taught in Brahma Kumaris, one’s intellect becomes more divine and it becomes easier to forget bodily awareness and remain established in soul consciousness.
Let us do an initial practice to manifest our subtle body and use it.
MEDITATION
Sit in any comfortable position. Take deep breaths. Along with this process, firmly resolve: “I am completely free from any worry, tension, restlessness, or fear… I am fully capable and prepared to turn inward and enter the inner world…”
Now focus your attention on the center point between the eyebrows. This place is the power centre of the entire body where the soul resides, and from there the soul operates both the physical and subtle bodies. Through the mind’s eye (intellect), emerge your threefold existence. See your physical body made of the five elements, and also see your subtle body attached to it. Observe the glorious white aura surrounding your connected physical and subtle bodies.
Now visualise yourself as a point of light at the centre of the brain and become free from body-consciousness, remaining stable in soul-consciousness. Then see your subtle body separating from your physical body and watch your subtle body flying in the sky. With the awareness that your physical body has been left behind, you—the
point-form soul—together with the subtle body, in angelic form, enjoy a journey through space. You will experience transcendental happiness and bliss.
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