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What is the fourth state of consciousness or Turiya as it is referred to in the Vedantic texts and how does that fit in with the waking state, dream state and the state of deep sleep? And what is the difference between Turiya and Turiyatita?
Rupert says that we normally think that deep sleep is a state that alternates with two other states of waking and dreaming. So we think that deep sleep is one state amongst three. To address that, the classic Vedantic teaching says, there's a fourth state — Turiya or pure consciousness. But now you have four states, so in order to address that misunderstanding, they introduced Turiyaita which is beyond or prior to the fourth. It is not a fifth state — it's the presence that underlies the three states.
Now the deep sleep state is only considered a state in relation to the waking and dreaming states. If we consider deep sleep a state that alternates with the waking and dream states, then deep sleep is something that comes and goes but if we understand that the deep sleep state is not a state, it is just the awareness of being, then it doesn't come and go. It's present all the time underneath the waking and dream states. And it's what we essentially are. So we are always in deep sleep and that's why it is said that meditation is to be deeply asleep whilst remaining awake.
*This video is taken from one of Rupert's in-person retreats at Mercy Centre, 7 to 14 May 2023. To view and book for upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Turiya
0:59 Turiyatita
1:59 Different States Of Consciousness
2:42 The Fourth State Of Consciousness
3:03 Pure Consciousness
3:31 State Of Deep Sleep
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What is the fourth state of consciousness or Turiya as it is referred to in the Vedantic texts and how does that fit in with the waking state, dream state and the state of deep sleep? And what is the difference between Turiya and Turiyatita?
Rupert says that we normally think that deep sleep is a state that alternates with two other states of waking and dreaming. So we think that deep sleep is one state amongst three. To address that, the classic Vedantic teaching says, there's a fourth state — Turiya or pure consciousness. But now you have four states, so in order to address that misunderstanding, they introduced Turiyaita which is beyond or prior to the fourth. It is not a fifth state — it's the presence that underlies the three states.
Now the deep sleep state is only considered a state in relation to the waking and dreaming states. If we consider deep sleep a state that alternates with the waking and dream states, then deep sleep is something that comes and goes but if we understand that the deep sleep state is not a state, it is just the awareness of being, then it doesn't come and go. It's present all the time underneath the waking and dream states. And it's what we essentially are. So we are always in deep sleep and that's why it is said that meditation is to be deeply asleep whilst remaining awake.
*This video is taken from one of Rupert's in-person retreats at Mercy Centre, 7 to 14 May 2023. To view and book for upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
Timestamps:
0:00 Turiya
0:59 Turiyatita
1:59 Different States Of Consciousness
2:42 The Fourth State Of Consciousness
3:03 Pure Consciousness
3:31 State Of Deep Sleep
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You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here:
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RETREATS (Weekend, 5-day, 7-day)
Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream.
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▸ rupertspira.com/events/retreat-at-home
IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
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WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours)
Rupert's webinars take place most Sunday and Thursday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert. Attendance is By Donation.
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