Paramahansa Yogananda: The 5 forms of intuition

The Wisdom of Yogananda11 minutes read

Different perceptions of the soul vary from amazing to incomprehensible, but True Guru instruction can help devotees see it as a luminous wonder or a marvelous vibratory entity. Intuition, developed through meditation, is essential for bridging the gap between intellectual knowledge and understanding the essence of the soul, leading to self-realization as one with spirit.

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  • True Guru instruction transforms devotees' perception of the soul into a luminous wonder, bridging the gap between intellectual knowledge and inner truths.
  • Cultivating intuition through meditation is essential for progressing through the five stages of soul evolution, ultimately leading to self-realization as one with spirit.

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  • How is the soul perceived?

    As blissful cosmic light, wisdom, and sound.

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Perceiving the Soul: Intuition and Enlightenment

  • Different perceptions of the soul exist: some find it amazing, marvelous, wondrous, or incomprehensible.
  • True Guru instruction helps devotees see the soul as a luminous wonder, a marvelous vibratory entity, or an exquisite dream song.
  • The soul is perceived as blissful cosmic light, wisdom, and sound, manifestations of the spirit.
  • Intuition bridges the gap between intellectual knowledge and realization of inner truths, essential for understanding the soul.
  • Developing intuition through meditation is crucial for perceiving the essence of the soul and spirit.
  • Five stages of soul evolution correspond to different forms of intuition in man, from basic existence awareness to pure soul intuition.
  • The highest form of intuition, pure soul intuition, allows the yogi to know the soul as the reflection of spirit, leading to God consciousness.
  • Intuition, cultivated through meditation, enables the experience and realization of the soul's manifestations, culminating in self-realization as one with spirit.
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