The Warrior of the Fourth Way: Four States of Consciousness
The Warrior of the Fourth Way
Four States of Consciousness
The Wisdom
Every human life is a tragedy and a masterpiece,
A superhit movie scripted by Logos,
Rise and clap for the moments you’ve endured,
Give a standing ovation for the Self within
The star, the creator, and the witness of it all.
The ancient wisdom of the Upanishads speaks deeply about the journey of the soul through four states of consciousness: waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and the transcendent state of Turiya.
These states reveal the nature of our existence, the illusion of separation, and the ultimate truth of unity with Brahman, the infinite consciousness. Let’s explore these states in simple terms.
1. Waking State (Viśva or Vaiśvānara)
In the waking state, we interact with the physical world using our senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
This state feels the most “real” to us because we share it with others. However, the Upanishads remind us that this reality is also an illusion, or māyā.
The perceptions of the waking state are projections of the mind, just as a dream is. Our true Self, or Ātman, is beyond the waking state, yet we often identify only with this temporary experience.
“The world we perceive is but a shadow of reality, shaped by the limitations of our senses and mind.”
In the waking state, we are like a fish swimming between the two banks of a river, moving from one experience to another, unaware of the infinite ocean that lies beyond.
2. Dreaming State (Taijasa)
The dream state is a private, inner world created entirely by the mind. In this state, the soul becomes the light that illuminates its own dream reality.
The Upanishads say that there are no external objects in dreams—everything, from the people to the landscapes, is created by the dreamer.
When dreaming, we don’t realize it is all an illusion until we awaken. Similarly, the Upanishads suggest that life itself is a dream, and awakening to our higher Self is the key to freedom.
“You are the dreamer and the dream, the creator of chariots and roads, rivers and pleasures. All is within you.”
Dreams are a reminder of our inner creative power, but they also show us how easily we can mistake the unreal for the real.
3. Dreamless Sleep (Prājña)
Dreamless sleep is a state of rest where the mind ceases to create and all impressions fade. In this state, there is no perception of the world or the Self.
Yet, it is not true unconsciousness—this is when the soul is closest to Brahman, the ultimate reality.
In deep sleep, there are no desires, fears, or dualities. The soul temporarily merges with the infinite Consciousness but remains veiled by ignorance (māyā).
When we awaken, we return to the waking state, unaware of the peace we experienced in deep sleep.
“In deep sleep, the soul touches Brahman, but like a spark covered by ash, its light is hidden.”
This state reflects the peace and fearlessness of true self-realization, but it is incomplete because it lacks awareness.
4. Turiya (The Fourth State)
Turiya is the fourth state of consciousness, beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. It is the state of pure awareness, where the Self shines as it is, free from the play of duality.
In Turiya, there is no separation between the observer and the observed—there is only unity, bliss, and the infinite presence of Brahman.
Unlike deep sleep, where there is ignorance of reality, Turiya is a state of knowing. It is the eternal and changeless foundation of all other states, accessible through spiritual practice and self-inquiry.
“When the mind is silent, and ignorance dissolves, one awakens to the truth of Turiya: non-dual, eternal, and free.”
The Upanishads describe Turiya as the desert that pervades a mirage. Just as the desert is the underlying reality of the illusion, Turiya is the reality beneath all experiences.
The Path to Realizing Turiya
To transcend the three states and realize Turiya, one must embrace spiritual discipline, such as meditation, self-inquiry, and detachment from external illusions.
Ignorance, or avidyā, keeps us bound to the cycle of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Knowledge of the Self leads to liberation.
Practice Mindfulness:
Begin by observing your thoughts, detaching from them, and recognizing that they do not define you. Thoughts are fleeting waves, but you are the boundless ocean beneath them.
“You are not the wave, but the ocean it rises from.”
Meditate on the Witness:
In every state of consciousness—whether waking, dreaming, or deep sleep—there exists an awareness that observes these experiences. This awareness is your true Self. Turn inward and rest in the stillness of the eternal witness.
“Be still and know that you are the eternal witness.”
Embrace Detachment:
Understand that both the waking and dreaming states are impermanent, like shadows that come and go. By letting go of attachments to what is temporary, you open the door to true freedom.
“Freedom lies in letting go of what is not truly yours.”
Seek Knowledge:
Explore sacred texts, reflect deeply on their wisdom, and seek guidance from those who have walked this path. While scriptures point the way, the ultimate realization of the Self comes from direct experience.
“The Self is not found in books but through direct experience.”
Surrender to the Infinite:
Release the illusions created by the ego and surrender to Brahman—the infinite, unchanging reality. In this surrender, the boundaries of individuality dissolve, and you merge with the infinite.
“The drop dissolves into the ocean, and the ocean becomes the drop.”
Follow these steps with dedication, and the veils of illusion will lift, revealing your true nature as the eternal Self.
The four states of consciousness show us that life is not confined to the physical or the mental. Beneath all these experiences lies the eternal Self, which is ever free, ever present, and ever blissful.
The journey from waking to dreaming, through deep sleep, and finally to Turiya, is the journey of the soul toward its true home.
“You are not in the world; the world is in you. You are not the body; the body is in you. You are pure Consciousness.”
The Three Gunas
In Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals the nature of the three gunas (qualities) that govern all aspects of existence: Sattva (purity), Rajas (passion), and Tamas (ignorance).
These qualities bind the soul to the material world and shape our thoughts, actions, and experiences. Understanding these gunas is the key to inner freedom and self-realization.
Let’s look at the first five verses of Chapter 14 from the Bhagavad Gita.
Again I shall teach you the supreme knowledge—the best of knowledges—knowing which, all sages have gone from here to the supreme attainment.
Relying upon this knowledge, they have reached my level of existence, and even at the beginning of a cycle of creation they are not reborn, nor do they cease to be at its dissolution.
Great Brahman is my womb, in it I place the embryo; the origin of all creatures derives from that, Bharata.
Whatever forms are produced in any wombs, Son of Kunti, Brahman is their great womb and I am the seed-giving father.
Purity, passion, and darkness, the constituents arising out of material nature, bind the imperishable embodied self to the body, Great Arm.
— Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 1 to 5.
Here’s a short summary of the first five verses of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita:
Krishna introduces the supreme knowledge that leads to liberation and the attainment of the highest state of being.
He explains that all creation originates from the cosmic womb of Brahman, with Krishna as the seed-giving father.
He describes how the three gunas—purity (sattva), passion (rajas), and darkness (tamas)—arise from material nature and bind the imperishable Self to the physical body. These qualities influence human behavior and attachment, shaping their path in life.
Now, let’s delve into the three gunas, the fundamental qualities of nature.
1. Sattva – The Quality of Light and Harmony
Sattva represents purity, knowledge, and balance. It uplifts the soul, bringing wisdom, joy, and inner peace. When sattva dominates, we act selflessly, seek truth, and feel connected to higher consciousness.
“Amongst these, sattva guṇa, the mode of goodness, being purer than the others, is illuminating and full of well-being. O sinless one, it binds the soul by creating attachment for a sense of happiness and knowledge.”
— Bhagavad Gita 14.6
2. Rajas – The Quality of Passion and Activity
Rajas is the force of energy, ambition, and desire. It drives us to action but binds us through attachment and restlessness.
When rajas dominates, we chase pleasures, success, and recognition, often leading to frustration and imbalance.
“Rajas is born of desire and attachment. It binds the soul through attachment to action and its fruits.”
— Bhagavad Gita 14.7
3. Tamas – The Quality of Ignorance and Inertia
Tamas represents darkness, laziness, and delusion. It clouds the mind, leading to confusion, neglect, and inaction. When tamas dominates, we resist growth and remain stuck in ignorance.
“Tamas, arising from ignorance, deludes all beings. It binds the soul through heedlessness, indolence, and sleep.”
— Bhagavad Gita 14.8
How the Gunas Operate
The gunas are not static—they constantly shift and interact, creating the changing dynamics of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. For example:
- When sattva prevails, we feel calm and clear.
- When rajas takes over, we become driven and restless.
- When tamas dominates, we feel stuck, apathetic, or confused.
In Bhagavad Gita 18:40, Krishna explains,
“No living being on earth or the higher celestial abodes of this material realm is free from the influence of these three modes of nature.”
— Bhagavad Gita 18.40
This verse highlights that the three gunas—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance)—permeate all levels of existence, influencing every being and action within the material universe.
Transcending the Gunas
The ultimate goal is to transcend the gunas and realize the Self, which is beyond all qualities. To do this, one must practice detachment, self-awareness, and devotion to the Supreme.
Krishna advises:
- Recognize the gunas: Observe how they influence your actions and thoughts without identifying with them.
- Cultivate sattva: Strive for purity, wisdom, and selflessness while avoiding attachments to even these qualities.
- Surrender to the Divine: Through devotion, transcend the binding power of all gunas and realize your eternal nature.
“When wise persons see that in all work there is no agent of action other than the three guṇas, and they know Me to be transcendental to these guṇas, they attain My divine nature”
— Bhagavad Gita 14.19
The Liberated Soul
The one who transcends the gunas achieves liberation (moksha). Such a person is no longer bound by desire or ignorance and sees all experiences—joy and sorrow, success and failure—with equal-mindedness.
“Those who are alike in happiness and distress; who are established in the self; who look upon a clod, a stone, and a piece of gold as of equal value; who remain the same amidst pleasant and unpleasant events; who are intelligent; who accept both blame and praise with equanimity; who remain the same in honor and dishonor; who treat both friend and foe alike; and who have abandoned all enterprises – they are said to have risen above the three guṇas.”
— Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 24 to 25.
This state is called Brahmi-sthiti, the state of abiding in Brahman. It is the ultimate freedom, where the soul becomes one with the Supreme.
“When the soul transcends the gunas, it becomes free from birth, death, old age, and sorrow, and attains immortality.”
— Bhagavad Gita 14.20
Applying This Wisdom in Daily Life
- Self-Observation: Notice how the gunas influence your emotions and actions. Are you restless (rajas), lethargic (tamas), or peaceful (sattva)?
- Strive for Balance: Avoid extremes. Cultivate sattva by seeking knowledge, practicing kindness, and maintaining balance in work and rest.
- Detach from Results: Act without attachment to the outcomes, knowing that the gunas are part of nature, not your true Self.
- Surrender to the Divine: Meditate, pray, or engage in practices that connect you to the higher reality beyond the gunas.
The three gunas shape the world we live in, yet they are not our essence. By understanding and transcending them, we awaken to the eternal Self, free from the cycles of pleasure and pain, action and inaction.
Krishna’s teachings remind us that liberation lies not in escaping the world but in rising above its binding forces while living within it.
“He who serves Me with unwavering devotion, transcends the gunas and becomes fit for the state of Brahman.”
— Bhagavad Gita 14.26
Walking the Fourth Way
G.I. Gurdjieff, a mystic and spiritual teacher, developed a transformative system known as the Fourth Way. This approach bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, guiding seekers to awaken their full potential without retreating from the world.
Unlike traditional paths that demand isolation from ordinary life—such as the way of the monk, the fakir, or the yogi—the Fourth Way invites the seeker to awaken within the context of everyday existence.
It is a method of integrating body, emotions, and mind into a harmonious whole, while still actively participating in the world.
The Aim of the Fourth Way
The Fourth Way begins with a stark realization: most human beings live in a state of mechanical sleep. We go through life reacting to external events, ruled by habitual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.
True awakening, according to Gurdjieff, lies in breaking free from this automatism and achieving a state of conscious presence.
“Man lives his life in sleep, and in sleep he dies.”
— Gurdjieff
The aim of the Fourth Way is to awaken this inner consciousness. Unlike other spiritual paths that emphasize renunciation, the Fourth Way teaches that enlightenment is possible amidst the demands of daily life—through work, relationships, and challenges.
The Three Centers of Human Functioning
One of Gurdjieff’s core teachings is that human beings are composed of three centers or functions: the body, the emotions, and the mind. Most people are dominated by one center, leading to an imbalanced life. For example:
- A person ruled by the body may seek only physical pleasures or survival.
- A person controlled by emotions may be overly reactive or driven by mood swings.
- A person trapped in the mind may live in abstraction, disconnected from reality.
The Fourth Way seeks to harmonize these three centers, creating a balanced individual who can act consciously rather than mechanically.
“A man who is balanced in his three centers is truly free.”
Self-Observation and Inner Work
The path begins with self-observation. This is not simple introspection or analysis but a deep, non-judgmental awareness of oneself.
By observing our thoughts, emotions, and actions without identifying with them, we start to recognize our mechanical tendencies.
For example:
- You may notice that your anger flares up without reason.
- You might see how your mind constantly drifts into daydreams.
- You may realize how your body moves on autopilot, performing actions without conscious input.
- You may observe how your breath becomes irregular, shallow, rapid, or even held unconsciously, reflecting suppressed emotions or a lack of presence in the moment.
This act of self-observation is the foundation of inner work. It requires honesty and effort, as we often resist seeing the truth of our conditioned behavior.
“Self-observation brings man to the realization of the need for change. And this realization alone is the beginning of awakening.”
Conscious Labor and Intentional Suffering
Gurdjieff introduced two powerful practices for inner transformation:
1. Conscious Labor:
This is the act of doing something with full attention and presence. It could be as simple as walking, eating, or performing a task at work. The key is to break free from mechanical action by bringing awareness to every moment.
“To work consciously is to awaken in the midst of life’s ordinary tasks.”
2. Intentional Suffering:
This does not mean seeking pain or hardship but consciously facing discomfort or challenges for the sake of growth.
For example, resisting the urge to complain, staying silent in an argument, or enduring physical discomfort while maintaining awareness. This practice strengthens the will and dissolves the ego’s hold.
“Without struggle, there is no progress. To awaken, one must face the fire within.”
The Role of Remembering Yourself
A central idea in the Fourth Way is self-remembering. It is the act of dividing your attention: part of your awareness is on the task at hand, and part is on yourself as the one performing the task.
In moments of self-remembering, you experience a sense of “I am,” a direct connection to your higher self.
For instance:
- While walking, you are aware of your feet touching the ground, your breath, and your body moving—but you also remember yourself as the one observing all this.
- While speaking, you notice your words, emotions, and tone but remain aware of your deeper presence.
“Remember yourself always and everywhere.”
Self-remembering brings a sense of stillness and clarity. It is a moment of awakening from the mechanical sleep of life.
Working with Others
The Fourth Way is not meant to be practiced alone. Gurdjieff emphasized the importance of working with a group. Other people can act as mirrors, showing us aspects of ourselves that we cannot see on our own.
A group also provides support, accountability, and shared energy for the difficult work of awakening.
“Man cannot awaken by himself; he needs the friction of others.”
Balancing the Inner and Outer Worlds
A key strength of the Fourth Way is its integration of spiritual practice into daily life. Rather than retreating to a monastery or isolating oneself, a Fourth Way practitioner engages fully with the world, using every situation as an opportunity for growth.
- A frustrating conversation becomes a chance to observe emotional reactions.
- A challenging task becomes a practice in conscious labor.
- A mundane activity, like washing dishes, becomes a moment of self-remembering.
This approach allows one to maintain a balance between inner growth and outer responsibilities. Life itself becomes the teacher.
“There is no need to escape the world. The world is your school, your workshop, and your stage.”
Unity of Being
The Fourth Way is not about acquiring new beliefs or ideas. Its purpose is transformation. Over time, the practices of self-observation, conscious labor, and self-remembering lead to the unification of the three centers.
The seeker becomes a whole being—aware, awake, and free from mechanical reactions.
Such a person lives with purpose, acts with intention, and experiences life fully. They are no longer fragmented but united, embodying the harmony of body, emotions, and mind.
“Man is not born whole; he must make himself whole.”
In today’s fast-paced world, the Fourth Way offers a path to awakening without abandoning life’s responsibilities. It teaches that enlightenment is not a destination but a process of being present in every moment.
By practicing self-observation, self-remembering, and conscious effort, we can awaken from the sleep of life and realize our true potential.
As Gurdjieff said:
“The way is simple, but it is not easy. To awaken, one must struggle. But the reward is life itself—real life.”
The Fourth Way reminds us that the journey to self-realization is not separate from life; it is life, lived with awareness and intention.
It is not about escaping the world but transforming it through the light of consciousness. The path is open to all who are willing to walk it.
The Hero’s Return
In modern life, the spiritual journey often feels at odds with the demands of everyday existence. How can one reconcile the transcendence of Turiya—the experience of union with the infinite—with the need to live, work, and love in the world?
This challenge echoes the wisdom of Joseph Campbell’s monomyth: the hero’s journey. The final stage of every hero’s adventure is the return to the ordinary world, carrying the boon of enlightenment to serve humanity.
“Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.”
— Joseph Campbell
When one attains a state like Turiya or samadhi, the boundaries of ego dissolve, and the oneness of existence is realized. In that state, there are no divisions, no desires, and no suffering.
However, the human story doesn’t end there. The journey inward—toward the source of consciousness—is not the ultimate destination, as long as humanity as a whole remains bound to the material realm.
The awakened soul must return to the world and live among others with the wisdom gained, becoming a bridge between the eternal and the temporal.
Reintegration
Living in the world after experiencing samadhi is not about abandoning the transcendental insight or dismissing daily life as mere illusion. Instead, it’s about embodying that wisdom in every action and interaction.
This is the art of reintegration—living in harmony with the world while rooted in the truth of the Self.
“I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.”
— Joseph Campbell
Here are ways the transcendental experience can enrich modern life:
Compassionate Living:
Understanding that the same consciousness pervades all beings fosters deep compassion. One can act selflessly, recognizing that service to others is service to the Self.
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
— Joseph Campbell
Inner Detachment, Outer Involvement:
A person who has experienced Turiya participates in life fully but remains detached from its outcomes.
They can work, love, and create with an inner freedom, knowing that the essence of their being is untouched by external success or failure.
“Follow your bliss. If you do follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while waiting for you”
— Joseph Campbell
Creativity as Service:
The awakened individual becomes a creator—not in the limited sense of making art, but in the sense of shaping a more harmonious world. Their actions inspire others to awaken to their own inner potential.
“When you are on the right path, invisible hands will come to your aid.”
— Joseph Campbell
Facing Challenges with Grace:
Life will still present difficulties, but the knowledge of Turiya equips one to face them with equanimity and courage. Challenges are no longer seen as obstacles but as opportunities for growth and deeper understanding.
“Life will always be sorrowful. We can’t change it, but we can change our attitude toward it.”
― Joseph Campbell
The Hero’s Gift to Society
The true value of spiritual awakening lies in what one brings back to society. Just as the hero returns with the elixir, the person who has tasted Turiya brings wisdom, compassion, and peace into the world.
This does not mean rejecting material life but elevating it with a new consciousness.
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”
— Joseph Campbell
The awakened soul may work in a job, raise a family, or engage in community service, but their presence radiates peace.
They become a living example of balance between the infinite and the finite. Such individuals remind others that transcendence is not about escaping life but transforming it.
The World as the Field of Awakening
In a modern context, the spiritual path is not about retreating to caves or monasteries. It’s about finding stillness amidst the noise, peace in the chaos, and unity in a world divided by appearances.
The world itself becomes the field for self-realization, a place where one can continuously practice being awake while engaging with the challenges of life.
“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.”
— Joseph Campbell
The awakened individual sees the workplace, the family, and society not as burdens but as stages for expressing their divine essence.
Every conversation becomes an opportunity for presence, every task an act of devotion, and every challenge a means of strengthening the connection to the Self.
The Eternal Dance
The journey inward is not a one-time event but a continuous process of remembering and forgetting, rising and falling.
The experience of Turiya gives one the anchor to remain grounded in the midst of life’s currents.
Returning to the world does not mean being bound by it; it means embracing it fully, knowing that the essence of existence is infinite and eternal.
“Tragedy is an unfinished comedy.”
— Joseph Campbell
The return from transcendence is not a step backward; it is a step forward into a more integrated existence.
The hero, having glimpsed the divine, becomes a guide, teacher, and servant of humanity, showing others that the infinite lies within them too.
The Upanishads and Campbell’s teachings converge in a single, timeless truth: the purpose of awakening is not escape but transformation.
The spiritual journey culminates in the realization that the infinite Brahman is not elsewhere—it is here, in every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat.
To live in the world after experiencing Turiya is to become a creator, a healer, and a guide for others.
“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.”
— Joseph Campbell
Like the hero of myth, you return to the world not as the same person but as a new being, filled with the light of realization. You bring with you the boon of wisdom, not to keep for yourself, but to share with all.
This is the ultimate integration: to live as a child of the cosmos, dancing between the infinite and the finite, and inspiring others to join the dance.
No one can truly explain the Fourth Way to you. Someone may point to a road or gesture at the moon, but remember, the finger is not the moon, and the road shown may not be your path.
The essence of the Fourth Way lies in being conscious—deeply connected to life itself. Let life guide you through its many roads, each one a lesson.
As you walk them, you’ll learn, stumble, and grow. And when you reach the end of your journey, you’ll realize that every twist, every struggle, and every moment of grace was necessary—it will all make sense.
“When you look back on your life, it looks as though it were a plot, but when you are into it, it’s a mess: just one surprise after another. Then, later, you see it was perfect.”
— Arthur Schopenhauer
Begin with stillness—learn to go beyond mere reaction. Stillness doesn’t mean inaction but awareness. From this space of calm, choose from which of the three gunas you will act:
- Sattva – The Quality of Light and Harmony: The state of clarity and wisdom, but even this binds you to the pursuit of happiness and knowledge.
- Rajas – The Quality of Passion and Activity: The restless state of desire and ambition, leading to attachment to results.
- Tamas – The Quality of Ignorance and Inertia: The dark state of confusion, laziness, and delusion.
Strive to act from Sattva, for it is the purest of the three, yet know that it, too, is a chain, though golden. At the end of the day, transcend even this. Move into Turiya, the Fourth State, beyond the gunas.
Sit, relax, and allow the stillness of pure awareness to embrace you. But for this, the warrior must first perform the dance of life—engaging fully in the world, meeting its challenges, and learning through experience.
The Fourth Way demands conscious action, not withdrawal. It is the art of living with awareness, where every moment, every state, and every battle becomes a step toward liberation.
When you reach that stillness, you will see: the dance, the struggle, the journey—it was all perfect.
The Fourth Way, like Tantra, is not about escaping the world but transforming it through awareness.
The warrior of the Fourth Way must embrace the full spectrum of life, using every experience—pain and pleasure, light and shadow—as a tool for awakening.
Tantra reminds us that nothing is outside the divine; the sensual, the material, the chaotic—all are expressions of the sacred.
To walk the Fourth Way with a tantric touch is to merge stillness with energy, transcendence with embodiment. It is to see life not as something to conquer but as something to love deeply.
When you finally rest in Turiya, the dance will dissolve into silence, and you will see that it was all one—the struggle, the joy, the stillness, and the ecstasy. It was, and always will be, perfect.
Every human life is a tragedy and a masterpiece, a superhit movie crafted by the infinite Brahman. Rise and clap for the brilliance of your own story, where every tear and every triumph is a divine script unfolding.
Give a standing ovation for your Self—the eternal witness, the unseen light behind the drama, for in your life’s play, you are the actor, the creator, and the stage itself.
Beyond the Game
The magician wakes, the veils take flight,
Angels whisper, demons ignite.
Illusions dance in the mind’s grand play,
Yet truth lies far beyond the fray.
The sage steps forth, serene and still,
Seeing the void no thought can fill.
The Tao hums softly, unnamed, unknown,
In silence, the eternal is shown.
Through shadows deep, the warrior strides,
Ancient paths where darkness hides.
Layers fall, the Self remains,
Void and love, unbroken chains.
Like a bird in endless skies,
Resting where the branches lie,
The soul moves on, its flight unbound,
In rhythms of life, the truth is found.
From the waking world of fleeting dreams,
To depths where silence softly gleams,
I sought the Self, beyond the veil,
Through life’s illusion, frail and pale.
In dreams, I wandered, a maker’s light,
Creating worlds in the shadow of night.
In sleep, I touched the boundless sea,
Where fear dissolves, and I am free.
But beyond them all, the truth was clear,
In Turiya’s realm, no loss, no fear.
No dual paths, no form, no name,
Just timeless being, beyond the game.
And yet, the world called me to stay,
To walk among, to light the way.
For wisdom’s gift is not to hide,
But serve the whole, with love as guide.
I live the dance, both near and far,
A child of cosmos, a shining star.
Awake in dreams, at peace in strife,
I bring the infinite into life.
Like a bird in endless flight,
Resting on branches through the night,
Forms are shelters, not the goal,
Beyond them soars the seeking soul.
Every human life is a tragedy and a masterpiece,
A superhit movie scripted by Logos,
Rise and clap for the moments you’ve endured,
Give a standing ovation for the Self within,
The star, the creator, and the witness of it all.
