Consciousness, the Soul, and the Divine Mother: An Eternal Unity
Jagbir, “You are eternal because your soul is.” Pariah Kutta, “Your soul is eternal because Consciousness is.” (June 4, 2023)“And so those versed in religious treatises regarding the real declare consciousness to be eternal. Its nature is bliss, for it is the object of supreme love.” (Devi Gita 2.17)
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Introduction
In the ceaseless quest to understand existence, two questions resonate: What is the soul? What is consciousness? Drawing from ancient scriptures like the Devi Gita, modern reflections by Jagbir and Pariah Kutta, and the testimony of thousands of near-death experiences (NDEs), this essay explores the eternal nature of the soul as a spark of the Divine Mother’s infinite consciousness. Far from being a byproduct of matter, consciousness is the foundational substrate of reality, and the soul is its individualized expression. This realization, supported by science, mysticism, and NDE accounts, leads to a profound conclusion: there is no death, only an eternal unfolding of consciousness.
Consciousness: The Ground of Being
The documentary Consciousness and the Mystery of Existence posits that consciousness is not an emergent property of the brain but the essence from which all arises. This aligns with Vedantic and Tantric cosmologies, where consciousness (chit) is eternal, blissful, and the “object of supreme love” (Devi Gita 2.17). Quantum mechanics, through the observer effect, and panpsychism suggest that consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe, not confined to neural circuits. The world exists within consciousness, not the other way around.
The Soul: A Finite Spark
The soul (jiva, atman) is a unique expression of the Divine Mother’s consciousness, as Jagbir and Pariah Kutta affirm: “You are eternal because your soul is,” and “Your soul is eternal because Consciousness is.” Like a wave in the ocean, the soul is distinct yet inseparable from the infinite. It inherits its eternality from its source, the uncreated consciousness that pervades all.
The Divine Mother: Source and Substance
In Shakta traditions, the Divine Mother is the dynamic Shakti of the Absolute, both transcendent and immanent. The documentary The Sapient Cosmos suggests a universe imbued with self-organizing intelligence, mirroring the Tantric view of a living, conscious cosmos. The Divine Mother is the matrix of existence, and the soul is a spark of her awareness, woven into the fabric of a sacred universe.
Near-Death Experiences: Testimony of Eternity
Thousands of NDEs, documented by researchers like Dr. Raymond Moody and Dr. Bruce Greyson, reveal consciousness persisting beyond physical death. Experiencers describe merging with a loving, boundless presence, timelessness, and vivid awareness—echoing the Devi Gita’s depiction of consciousness as eternal and blissful. These accounts confirm that the soul is not bound by the body but is a direct expression of the Divine Mother’s consciousness.
Degrees of Manifestation
The soul and consciousness differ only in degree, not essence. The soul is consciousness refracted through individuality; consciousness is the soul liberated from limitation. The Upanishadic “Tat Tvam Asi” (“Thou art That”) affirms their unity. The soul is a candle, the Divine Mother’s consciousness the sun—both made of the same flame.
Conclusion: There Is No Death
The soul is eternal because it is a spark of the Divine Mother’s consciousness, and consciousness is eternal because it is the Divine Mother herself. Thousands of NDEs bear witness to this, revealing a reality where consciousness transcends the body, merging with a loving, infinite presence. This dissolves the fear of death, inviting us to live with reverence for the sacred intelligence in all things. The soul’s journey is a homecoming to the eternal now, where we are forever held in the Divine Mother’s radiant embrace.