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RAMAKRISHNA ANANDA

The Celestial Vision

Is it possible to become a spiritually enlightened being?

As we awaken to Spirit, many people have visions of saints, enlightened beings or light. But these visions are just preparation for the celestial vision, the vision that gives us the infinite bliss of contacting Spirit. Explore ways you can become more open to the transformation from ordinary consciousness to living in spiritual awareness.

Spiritual Development, Awakening, Transformation

A Main Vision

There’s a main vision called the celestial vision which we aspire to as we practice yoga. This will happen when God wishes, not when we wish. But I thought I should tell you about it because it’s so wonderful. And it’s in store for most who practice the spiritual path, whether it’s yoga, or some other path. There is this delightful experience to look forward to.

  • Many people experience visions as they progress on the spiritual path
  • Yogis aspire to a main vision called the celestial vision
  • Bliss usually happens before the celestial vision
  • From the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 6:  He knows the self in him is the self in all, and the self in all is the self in him. The individualized selves do all merge into one universal self
  • The knower of Spirit is conscious that Spirit alone is putting on the appearance of the many

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1. Like seeing a long absent loved one
True, but there is a better answer.
2. Like a bird flying free and limitless
2. Like a bird flying free and limitless
True, but there is a better answer.
3. Like a sick person finding a rare medicine
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4. All of the above
4. All of the above
Correct
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