From Object to Soul

1 month ago By Yogi Anoop

From Object to Soul: Understanding the Journey of Consciousness; 

The Meaning and Nature of Objective

The term objective fundamentally refers to an experience or indulgence centered on external objects. It is a state where your consciousness and focus are entirely directed toward an external object, and you become deeply immersed in experiencing it.

For instance, when you are eating, your complete attention is on the taste of the food. In that moment, you think of nothing else but experiencing and relishing that taste. The internal thought processes come to a halt because you are entirely absorbed in the experience of that object.

This type of experience allows you to enjoy the object but remains external and limited.

Examples of Objective Focus

Objective concentration is commonly found in individuals whose attention is directed toward external objects, tasks, or specific goals:

• Scientists: Immersed in their experiments and research.

• Yogis: Focused on external practices like pranayama or asanas during meditation.

• Karma Yogis: Performing their duties with full dedication and sincerity.

• Politicians: Devoted to their work and resolving the issues of the people.

Limitations of Objective Experience

In objective experiences, the mind and senses remain connected to external objects. It is a specialized level of focus and attention that enhances one’s performance in their work.

However, if the mind and body remain tense during these experiences, they may not bring peace but instead lead to physical and mental ailments.

In my view, the purpose of being objective is to turn one’s actions into an art form. When the senses are relaxed and calm during work, one experiences deep peace and satisfaction from their efforts.

The Journey from Objective to Subjective

When concentration shifts from external objects to self-experience, it becomes subjective. This can be understood as follows:

• The Mirror Example: When you look into a mirror, the mirror is an external object (objective). However, what you see is not the mirror itself but your reflection. Without the mirror, you wouldn’t be able to perceive yourself.

Similarly, the experience of external objects serves as a medium to look inward and discover your existence.

Practical Example:

When you are performing a task without any sense of stress, and your mind and senses are at peace, you are in an objective experience. However, as soon as your focus shifts beyond the object or task to your inner sense of peace, the experience becomes subjective. This is the state where you recognize the truth and essence of your being.

Subjective Experience and Self-Realization

Subjective is the state where your consciousness moves away from external objects and turns inward. It is the realization of the soul, where you use external objects merely as a tool and ultimately experience the truth of your existence.

Summary:

• Objective: An experience and focus based on external objects.

• Subjective: Using external objects as a medium to experience consciousness and truth.

Both states are significant. Objective experiences allow you to relish the external world, while subjective experiences reveal the truth of your being. However, for spiritual progress, the journey from objective to subjective is essential. This journey is the path to self-realization.

“Objective experiences give us the essence of the external world, while subjective experiences provide the truth of our existence. Balancing the two is the true purpose of life.”

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