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From Aristotle’s viewpoint the Absolute can be consideredas the sum total of these separate existences and is thereforegreater than the sum of the individual existences it iscomposed of.Absolute can be considered as the sum total ofthese separate existences and is therefore greaterthan the sum of the individual existences it iscomposed of. It is obvious that experiencing theAbsolute isn’t going to be a trivial matter. But justas we can effectively experience simple examplesof perfection such as those of mathematicalaxioms like 2+2=4, we can similarly experiencethe Absolute in small doses.Experience and KnowledgeExperience is the child of knowledge. Whenknowledge of a particular event manifests to ourphysical consciousness, we gain experience ofthat “knowledge event.”• Experiences of perfection concern eventsmainly of the material plane.• Experiences of the Absolute are moreapplicable to events on the immaterial plane.To be cognisant of knowledge from theAbsolute we have to gain experience of it, andin order to do so we must use techniques suchas concentration, contemplation and meditationwhich provide a bridge between the planes of ourconsciousness.REM and MeditationThere is a meditative technique we can employto our advantage that has much in common withthe phenomenon of rapid eye movement duringsleep. Scientists are aware that during our sleepingperiods a certain type of dreaming occurs whichis associated with rapid eye movement (REM).This is indicative of a vivid dream state which weexperience as if we were awake and which mayreadily be recalled upon awakening.This gives us a clue as to what we should beaiming for in order to raise the level of our outerconsciousness to the cosmic plane, our preparationfirstly involves the use of concentration techniquessuch as performing whole-body relaxation andquieting of the physical aspect of our mind/brain.We then move on to contemplation, though atthis stage most students continue with wholebodyrelaxation and mind. I would suggest atthis point that relaxing the facial muscles, eyesand eyelids are of paramount importance overother parts of the body, so as to bring about REMactivity. Alternatively, feel the muscles of theforehead, eyes and eyelids relax.This REM should occur involuntarily. Wecan’t try and twitch our eyes in order to induceREM, nor can we observe when REM occurs.Scientists are aware that during our sleeping periods acertain type of dreaming occurs which is associated withrapid eye movement (REM).24The Rosicrucian Beacon -- June 2009
Our consciousness must be gently focused oncontemplating and receiving any knowledgerelevant to the experience we have in mind. Noattempt should be made to analyse whateverinsights we receive while in this partial-meditativestate. Knowledge gained should be mentallynoted briefly but written down as soon as theexercise is over.A Personal ExperienceBy its nature, experience of the Absolute ismore of a personal event compared to that ofexperiencing perfection. For example a studenton the path may find the experience akin toan initiation ceremony. While in a meditativeor similar state of consciousness there is anawareness that something special is about tohappen as the student is conscious of the presenceof “superior personalities” and is about to receiveknowledge that will be of much benefit to his orher progress on the path.Other ways of assisting us to experience theAbsolute is to seek knowledge from those highlydeveloped personalities who have experienced italready. For example, the Master Jesus taught usthe prayer: “Our Father, who art in Heaven…” Interms of the Absolute, the phrase “Our Father”signifies “the whole” of which we are a part.This means that we are intimately and spirituallyconnected to all Life, including animals.• Be the change you wish to see in the world.• To give service to a single heart by a singleact is better than a thousand heads bowed inprayer.• Happiness is when your thoughts, words andactions are in harmony.There are many more statements ofwisdom like these from sages and “holy” personsthroughout history, and it is through these axiomsof knowledge that we can experience the absoluteby our own contemplations and meditations onthem.Axioms of KnowledgeHere are some examples of knowledge from theAbsolute gleaned and bequeathed to us by theIndian sage and mystic Mahatma Gandhi:• The best way to find yourself is to loseyourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)It is not by self-realisationthat man realises God.It is by God-realisationthat man realises Self.(Hasrat Inayat Khan 1882-1927)The Rosicrucian Beacon -- June 200925
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