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Unity in Diversity

We proclaim humanity and universal brotherhood, yet perpetuate religious discrimination, erecting barriers that divide us. How can we justify multiple religions and faiths, each claiming superiority, when we are all part of the same creation? How can there be discrimination on the basis of caste creed and religion?

Religion is a human construct, born from our psyche's desire for dominance and superiority, fueled by emotional and psychological needs, clouded by our intellect. This has led to religious discrimination, a Maya (illusion) that obscures our ability to perceive unity and oneness.
We remain stuck in the lower hemisphere of physicality, neglecting our higher dimension (hemisphere) of true essence – spiritual intelligence. Driven by the primal urge for survival, as embodied in Darwin's concept of "Survival of the Fittest," we prioritize supremacy over unity, remaining in survival mode amidst cutthroat competition. Our consciousness remains unevolved, driven by primitive instincts, a manifestation of our lower mind that has not reached the higher dimension or illuminated mind stage.

Sri Aurobindo astutely captured this human phenomenon and advocated for integral yoga. During creation, matter emerged first, followed by life and mind, all born from the supreme consciousness – Sat, Chit, Anand, a process Sri Aurobindo termed Involution. Thus, we are all integrated as part of that one-time creation, which cannot be different irrespective of our religious affiliation. Religion, therefore, is a mind construct that contradicts unity in diversity.
However, in the reverse process of evolution, we have forgotten this divinity within us, neglecting the unity, oneness, and eternity. Integral yoga seeks to bridge our lower and higher hemispheres, allowing the supreme consciousness to descend and ascend, necessitating an upgrade of our psychic state.

 In the true process of evolution, Prara (supreme consciousness) descends to our Apara (lower consciousness), merging both hemispheres. Unless our psyche is transformed, no evolution to supreme consciousness is possible.

This inner transformation is not just for individual liberation but for the collective evolution of consciousness, fostering Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – a global family. Only then can we truly evolve and realize our unity.


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