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Realms of the evolution of consciousness

Dr. Geeta Kumar

Editor’s note:
The article is based on the author’s understanding of the dimensions and layers of consciousness as given
by Sri Aurobindo. Its presentation is engagingly academic and hence carries its own importance. These are,
however, not necessarily in the way Sri Aurobindo has revealed through his Works.

Abstract
Evolution is the journey of transformation. It deals with the concepts around change,
development, growth, progress. Every object, context and being are in a constant state of change
in the world, bound by time and space. This article attempts to describe evolution as it occurs in
the world of matter and mind, the macro and the micro. The source of the framework used in this
article has been adapted from Sri Aurobindo’s theory and philosophy on evolution. This story of
evolution explains the three Realms of Inconscient Inactivity and Stillness, Conscient Activity and
Movement and Super-Conscient Activity and Stillness. The three realms, while distinct, are also
fluid and move back and forth. The framework describes the fields of operations, the transition
dimensions, the movements and the realisation of potentialities through which all matter and
beings operate and evolve. This article asserts that evolution is a conscious, continuous, inevitable
process of transformation of the consciousness, moving from Inconscience to Conscience and to
Super-Conscience. It also highlights the necessity for alignment in the physical, vital, mental and
intellectual dimensions for experiencing oneness within and outside. This is what we mean by
being in a state of whole, integral, complete fulfilment and well-being.

Introduction At its core, evolution is a conscious, continuous,
inevitable process of transformation of the
Evolution is the journey of transition and consciousness, characterised by widening,
transformation. It deals with concepts around heightening, deepening and finally, integration.
change, development, growth, progress.
Every object, context and being in the world This article attempts to outline the evolution
is in a constant state of change bound by time of the consciousness as it occurs in the world
and space. of matter, vital, mind and spirit. The source

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