Acting Quote by H. P. Blavatsky
“Whatever plane our consciousness may be acting in, both we and the things belonging to that plane are, for the time being, our only realities. As we rise in the scale of development we perceive that during the stages through which we have passed we mistook shadows for realities, and the upward progress of the Ego is a series of progressive awakenings, each advance bringing with it the idea that now, at last, we have reached "reality"; but only when we shall have reached the absolute Consciousness, and blended our own with it, shall we be free from the delusions produced by Maya [illusion].”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret Doctrine, Helena Blavatsky, 1888
Our perception of reality is limited to the current level of consciousness; higher awareness reveals earlier beliefs as mere shadows.
In simple terms: Reality changes with consciousness level.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher consciousness to see beyond illusion.
Themes
spiritual growth
perception
illusion
ego
awakening
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- study of philosophy
- psychological therapy
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Maya
consciousness hierarchy
ego development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when a belief is a shadow?
- What practices help expand consciousness?
A Different Perspective
Higher insight may be hard to verify and can lead to spiritual elitism.
