|
Level/Name
|
Description
|
Function
|
Total
Spatial Dimensions
|
Christian
Equivalent
|
Buddhist
Equivalent
|
Hindu
Equivalent
|
| 7.
Logoic |
Neither
perception nor nonperception, transcendence of perception of separate
self and identification with Transcendent Source |
Transition
to higher evolution, realization of core individuality, complete
freedom from separative individuality
|
9
|
Spirit,
Father |
Immaterial-Sphere,
No-Thingness and Neither Perception nor Nonperception Plane, and
Cessation |
Shivaloka,
Dharma-Megha-Nirbija Samadhi |
| 6.
Monadic |
Boundless
pure consciousness outside of normal space and time, tremendous
power |
Origination
of principle of consciousness |
8
|
Spirit,
Father |
Immaterial-Sphere,
Boundless Space & Boundless Consciousness Plane |
Vishnuloka,
Nirbija Samadhi |
| 5.
Atmic |
Pure
equanimity, experience of omnipotence |
Identification
with life principle, divine will, cessation of feeling |
7
|
Spirit,
Father |
Fine-Material-Sphere,
4th Jhana |
Brahmaloka,
Atman, Samprajnata-Sasmita Samadhi |
| 4.
Buddhic |
Whirling
groups within groups of souls in purposeful ecstatic interaction,
experience of omniscience, realm of universal archetypes |
Relationship,
at-one-ment, divine union, group consciousness, divine love,
compassion, spiritual intuition, source of bliss and all pleasant
feeling
|
6
|
Spirit,
Son |
Fine-Material-Sphere,
3rd Jhana Plane |
Devaloka,
Anandamayakosa, Samprajnata-Sananda Samadhi |
| 3c.
Manasic-Higher: Abstract |
Realm
of universal truths, experience of omnipresence |
Universal
abstract thought, divine mind |
5
|
Holy
Ghost |
Fine-Material-Sphere,
2nd Jhana Plane |
Devaloka,
Vijnana-mayakosa, Samprajnata-Vicara Samadhi |
| 3b.
Manasic-Middle: Causal, Soul |
Kingdom
of spiritual souls, light, bliss |
Relative
immortality, accumulation of virtues and consciousness of intelligence,
love, will |
5
|
Heaven,
Soul |
Fine-Material-Sphere,
2nd Jhana Plane |
Devaloka,
Vijnanamayakosa, Samprajnata-Vicara Samadhi |
| 3a.
Manasic-Lower: Intellectual |
Realm
of knowledge |
Cognitive
processing: concepts, beliefs, discrimination |
5
|
Heaven,
Soul |
Fine-Material-Sphere,
1st Jhana Plane |
Vijnanamayakosa,
Samprajnata-Vitarka Samadhi |
|
2c. Astral-Higher |
Higher
heaven worlds |
Highest
emotions: ecstasy, love, aspiration, altruistic love |
4
|
Heaven,
Soul |
Sense-Sphere,
Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Manomayakosa |
| 2b.
Astral-Middle |
"Heaven"
worlds, "Summerlands" |
Average
emotions: fun, liking; psychic powers |
4
|
Heaven,
Soul |
Sense-Sphere,
Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Manomayakosa |
| 2a.
Astral-Lower |
Realm
of earthbound ghosts and hell realms |
Lower
emotions: fear, hate, sadness |
4
|
Hell |
Sense-Sphere,
Woeful Plane |
Manomayakosa |
| 1b.
Physical-Etheric |
Physical
energy, electromagnetic, subatomic particles, quarks. |
Supportive
vitality and structural information |
3
|
Body,
Earth |
Sense-Sphere,
Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Pranamayakosa |
| 1a.
Physical-Dense |
The
appearance of solids, liquids, and gases |
Separation,
crystallization of growth of consciousness |
3
|
Body,
Earth |
Sense-Sphere,
Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Annamayakosa |