The spiritual body is the most elevated and refined expression of our being. To awaken and embody it requires unwavering dedication, deep inner work, and the patience that comes with time.

 

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, transcendence sits at the

pinnacle, beyond self-actualization. It is the sacred ability

to move beyond the personal self and commune with the

divine. As gurus, it is our dharmic role to awaken this

sleeping giant within those who are ready.

 

Before the spiritual body can awaken, the lower needs

must first be acknowledged and brought into alignment.

 

The physical world represents the foundation of human

life - our safety, health, nourishment, shelter, and

financial stability. These are the basic necessities upon

which we build our existence.

 

The emotional world craves connection, nurturing, love,

friendship, and a true sense of belonging. It seeks the

warmth and support of meaningful relationships

 

The self-esteem and intellectual world longs for self-respect, confidence, achievement, and the recognition of one’s abilities and contributions. It seeks understanding and mental fulfilment, often rooted in the ego and a sense of self-worth.

 

Self-actualization is the path of scientists, artists, and inventors - those who seek truth in the outer world. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a disciplined will to create, these thinkers dedicate their lives to exploration, often at the expense of comfort, social approval, and convention. Geniuses like Tesla, Einstein, and Newton defied societal norms, choosing mastery over mediocrity. Their discoveries may seem abstract, or even delusional, to the general public, yet they reflect some of the highest expressions of human potential. What drives them is not fame, but the exhilaration of discovery itself.

 

Self-actualization, however, remains within the domain of the ego. It’s about fulfilling personal potential, expressing one's talents, creativity, and intelligence. But the “self” in self-actualization is still the individual, separate identity. The ego can actualize itself beautifully, and still suffer. Many geniuses and artists eventually realized this.

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At the limits of their understanding, many encounter a profound paradox: the deeper they go, the more they recognize how little they truly know. As Max Planck observed, “We ourselves are part of the mystery we are trying to solve.” Einstein noted, “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant.” And Socrates famously stated, “I know that I know nothing.” This recognition marks the threshold of transcendence.

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In the ancient Vedic understanding, human consciousness also unfolds through the varna system, a divine structure reflecting both inner development and outer contribution.

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Just as Maslow’s hierarchy rises from physical to spiritual needs, the varna system rises from service to seership.
Each varna mirrors a layer of human evolution:

The Shudras, or service spirits, correspond to the physical plane, the foundation of human life. They represent dedication, physical effort, and the humility of sustaining the world through work and care.

The Vaishyas, or merchants, embody the emotional and relational plane. They express creativity through trade, community, and the flow of resources, reflecting humanity’s longing for connection and exchange.

The Kshatriyas, or rulers and warriors, mirror the self-esteem and intellectual plane. They represent courage, leadership, discipline, and the will to protect and uphold truth, law, and dharma.

The Brahmins, or seers and sages, stand at the summit. They are the self-actualized and transcendent ones, those who have moved beyond ego into pure wisdom and communion with the divine.

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In essence:

Shudras = Physical (service and survival)
Vaishyas = Emotional (connection and exchange)
Kshatriyas = Self-esteem / Intellectual (power and leadership)
Brahmins = Spiritual / Transcendent (truth and divine union)

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This sacred structure shows that the journey of human consciousness is not random, it is a climb from the gross to the subtle, from the many to the One. Each varna represents a vibrational frequency within the great body of humanity.

 

None is lesser; each plays a vital role in sustaining cosmic order. Yet the Brahmin consciousness, rooted in transcendence, is the highest refinement of human potential.

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Across time, these vibrations rule different epochs, or Yugas, in the grand cosmic cycle:

In Satya Yuga, the Age of Truth, the Brahmins lead, wisdom and spiritual purity guide the world.

In Treta Yuga, the Age of Kings, the Kshatriyas rule, exemplified by divine rulers like Rama, who embody dharma through strength and virtue.

In Dvapara Yuga, the Age of Trade and Innovation, the Vaishyas flourish, commerce, creativity, and knowledge exchange shape civilization.

In Kali Yuga, the Age of Service, the Shudras prevail, service, labour, and physical survival dominate consciousness.

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Each epoch has its rightful time to shine, and together they form the rhythmic breathing of creation itself, from matter to spirit, from darkness to light. The guru’s work is to help souls remember their divine origin and ascend through these vibrational layers toward the eternal.

 

Transcendence is the dissolution of the self. It is the moment one moves beyond ego, beyond identity, and merges with the universal. In this state of blissful being, the mystic’s "self" becomes a vessel for divine mind, receiving insights, inventions, revelations, and truths that arise not through rational thought but through silence, like the Rishis who wrote the Vedas, Pythagoras, Egyptian Scribes, Buddha, and others. The mystic’s aim is not in the thrill of discovery, but in union with the divine-bliss consciousness experienced in deep meditation. Rumi states: "Silence is the root of everything. If you spiral into its void, a hundred voices will thunder messages you long to hear."

 

While the self-actualized climbs upward through rational thought, the transcendent becomes a vessel through stillness, awakening intuitive insight - both, through discipline, offer immense value to the world in their own unique ways

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Eventually, the spiritual body begins to stir. This is the sleeping giant within. When it awakens, transcendence becomes possible. The veil lifts, and life begins to shine with clarity, integrity, and sacred purpose. You begin to see and live from a higher perspective.

 

Reaching this state of spiritual maturity does not occur by chance. It requires that your entire life becomes a reflection of this pursuit. Think back over your journey.

 

• From ages 0-7, what foundations were being laid?

• From 7-14, what values were being formed?

• From 14-21, how were your desires and identity being shaped?

• From 21-28, what lessons and reflections emerged?

• And from then until now, how has your consciousness evolved?

 

What gives us the credibility to do this sacred work for the disciples we choose, and who choose us in return, is our unwavering commitment to seeking the divine without distraction. Every experience we’ve engaged in this life has served one purpose: to deepen our spirituality. The choices we made before entering this life aligned and directed us with this path, guiding us to know and fulfil this role. The dreamer and the dreamed

 

Why have we, as gurus, chosen to dedicate our lives to the pursuit of spirit, God, and the divine, and what makes this path worthy of such devotion? Are we merely misguided, foolish, or lost? The truth is, we have lived and died many times. Through these cycles, our consciousness has evolved beyond the desire for what is fleeting. We are no longer drawn to the temporary we are drawn to the eternal. This is why we have chosen to devote our lives to the divine. We have seen through the illusion of impermanence and now yearn for that which transcends it.

 

If humanity were ever to discover the elixir of immortality, the single-minded pursuit of the spiritual path might seem unnecessary. Yet we do not possess immortality on Earth. We are born, we live, and we die. Just as the pursuit of material success is regarded as a worthy endeavour, building and shaping our physical world through infrastructure, technology, and homes, the spiritual path holds equal value. For while we may master the material, we remain strangers to the mystery of our origin and our destination beyond death.

 

If immortality were ever attained, wisdom would inevitably become the foundation of human life. With endless time, the inner evolution of consciousness would shift from a possibility to a necessity. Without death to erase our past, we would bear the full weight of our choices, successes, failures, and the imprints of all we create, making self-refinement essential for our peace. But we are not yet immortal. Death remains inevitable. And because of this, the search for something beyond the material world should not be seen as strange or extreme; it is, in truth, entirely valid. To seek the eternal is to honour the reality of our impermanence.

 

Transcendence is not something that can be claimed simply by calling oneself a guru. The karmic burden that a true guru must carry to raise even a small degree of consciousness is immense. Their dharma is a sacred duty. It is not chosen from self-esteem needs of ego or ambition, but given by divine assignment. After one has done the necessary, dedicated inner work, it becomes a spiritual obligation to share those insights with the world and not hoard the light that was received, but to serve with it.

 

Where do you think the profound doctrines of the God within would have come from if not for masters like us who preserved and transmitted them through the ages? Teachings such as 'know thyself,' 'to thine own self be true,' breathwork, prana yoga, and mantras are not merely ideas, they are living transmissions passed through the sacred lineage of guru and disciple. Without these lineages, such wisdom would have been lost. At the level of Vishnu, the 10th dimension, all is one. But as consciousness separates from that unity and descends below 10D, duality emerges, and such truths are no longer innate, they must be taught, remembered, and embodied anew.

 

Suffering is inevitable. It is a natural part of the human journey. The real question is this: Which part of yourself is truly worth suffering for? And who are your heroes: Richard Branson, Ramakrishna, Sara Blakely, Amma?
 

Is it your physical world, your emotional world, your intellect, or your spiritual self? Only the part that leads you to truth, wholeness, and higher consciousness is worthy of such a sacrifice.
 

If you choose to suffer for money and comfort, then that will become your path of discipline and self-knowledge. It might make you successful in the eyes of the world, but it could also turn you into someone greedy, selfish, or proud. Still, it will require effort, and that effort shapes you.

If you are a guru, you will suffer for the sake of your spiritual body. The world may see you as someone who puts themselves above others, or it may call you unproductive and strange. But that perception does not matter. What matters is that it is your path, and you walk it with integrity.
 

We have turned money into the most important measure of success in these times. Having it can make people feel powerful or admired. It can open doors and buy access into others' lives. But often, those who have the most money feel the most alone.
 

Earth can be a barren place without the eternal. We are allowed to create wonders here, monuments and great achievements, but in the end, we die. The next generation inherits not only our blessings but also our wounds. We cannot cling to the lives we built through self-interest when we face death. All that remains is what we chose to live and suffer for.

 

Conclusion Everybody contributes to the whole physically, emotionally, intellectually, or spiritually so don’t shoot down spiritual enlightened masters.