Spiritual Reality - Part 7 - Nirvana

In part 7 of 8 of the review of the DVD Spiritual Reality, Journey Within or Ultimate Meditation Guide, (depending on which version you purchase), the concept of Nirvana is discussed in this short 3:15 min. video segment. The word "Nirvana" is only used in the opening title of this segment so I had to dig a little deeper to try to grasp the concept. I consulted Wikipedia which expands on this concept in greater depth. And no, it's not just a famous rock band.

Nirvana is a level of consciousness wherein we begin to fully understand that we are not just a body but we simply reside inside one, a place where we begin to understand that all experiences are for our "own evolution", a place where we understand with greater clarity that "there is no death, we are eternal beings". This is a state of consciousness where greater, universal wisdom is found. It is not a location, it is a state of being. It is not peace per se, but a sense of peace can come from the wisdom and understanding gained in the state of consciousness called Nirvana. It appears to be a place in which one opens to the wisdom of the ages, and the collective Divine consciousness of the universe. I have heard it referred to as a feeling or state of bliss, but it is really not defined as a feeling either. In the Wikipedia definition of it, it has been described as a state of the absence of all sense of suffering. I think I would also say, it could be defined as a place of connection with all that is, ever has been and ever will be, or a direct link to Divinity (however you define that).

Many people believe that Nirvana is synonymous with Heaven and this appears not to be so. In some ways it seems a vague and hard to nail down concept. It is difficult for Westerners to grasp, but probably makes perfect sense to those who grew up with it. It is not a Western but a Sanskrit word, so it rather defies Western words to define or describe it.

It is said that we reach or experience Nirvana through more and more meditation, which takes us to ever higher levels of vibration, to ever greater numbers of dimensions, and to deeper connection with our concept of "God".

In my next and final article in this series (8 of 8), we look at "Life after Life".