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What does it mean to be superconscious? || Acharya Prashant
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Superconsciousness
Consciousness
Freedom
Leadership
Conditioning
Bondage
Inner Revolution
Mind
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that there is no solid line of distinction between consciousness and superconsciousness. The term 'superconsciousness' is traditionally used to emphasize the fact that it is possible to rise above ordinary consciousness. He clarifies that consciousness has several levels, which we all experience in our daily lives. For instance, one is not as conscious when angry as when concentrating on something wonderful. The higher levels of consciousness are what are being called superconsciousness for the sake of emphasis. The speaker links these levels of consciousness to freedom and bondage. Freedom is our nature, and no creature in the world enjoys bondages. The lower levels of consciousness are related to a state of mental slavery and heavy conditioning. The more heavily conditioned one is, the lower their state of consciousness. Conversely, the more internally liberated one is, the higher their state of consciousness is said to be. The difference between consciousness and superconsciousness is one of degree, not of a different dimension. Viewing it as another realm makes it seem inaccessible, but it belongs to the world we live in. Moving from consciousness to superconsciousness is a process of unchaining ourselves, an inner revolution, and demolishing the walls that encage us. This is an inner demand, not a moral or spiritual imperative. However, most people live in a state of bondage due to two reasons: ignorance of how the mind operates and fear of paying the price for freedom. We often don't realize that our thoughts and feelings are not our own but are heavily conditioned by external influences. Even when we know there is a state of slavery inside, it requires courage and sacrifice to stand up and pay the price for freedom, which is why this opportunity is often wasted. This understanding is the foundation of everything, including leadership. Before teaching skills and theories, one must ask who is applying this knowledge and to what end. A leader must be clear about their relationship with the world and their followers. Without this clarity, most leaders become mischief-makers, engaging in a shallow relationship with their followers where both are just entertaining each other, which doesn't truly help either party. Leaders often lack the courage to tell the truth, and followers are not looking to be told the truth, resulting in a bad relationship.