It seems that what I thought was a higher consciousness, which I had been connected to until now (I had a vague feeling about it), is actually more of a middle (intermediate) consciousness. Currently, I have a sense of it being divided into three layers.

- Lower consciousness (ego, ignorant self), which is like the Tamas state in yoga.
- Intermediate consciousness (a relatively high level of consciousness). At the time, I recognized this as a higher consciousness. I thought it was Sattva in yoga, but now I realize that it was actually a Rajas state.

Initially, this was expressed as "two hearts" that were separated, and eventually they became one heart.

This is a process of moving to a higher level, but recently, I've become aware that this is more of an intermediate consciousness than a higher one. I mean, I had a vague feeling about it, but I didn't have any certainty. If this is the end, it would be strange if I weren't connected to even higher levels of consciousness. Therefore, even though this is a relatively high level of consciousness, it hasn't reached the collective consciousness. So, at this stage, various messages have been coming down in the form of inspiration, but they are fragmented.

More than that, I feel the need for and a premonition of more direct contact with a higher consciousness (relatively speaking).

First, in the Tamas state, by stopping the distractions of the lower consciousness (Tamas), one can reach a state of tranquility (a state higher than Tamas), and eventually, one awakens to a higher consciousness (a combination of Rajas and Sattva). This was the first stage. And eventually, the two hearts merged into one. And while I thought it was simply a higher consciousness at the time, it is true that it is essentially impossible to be elevated without the involvement of a higher consciousness, and since it is a process of merging with a higher consciousness, it also includes a higher Sattva. However, the state in which it settled was a Rajas state. Therefore, as a result of merging with a higher Sattva, the original Tamas and Sattva mixed, resulting in a Rajas state. This seems to have been a stage of growth and a leap.

Therefore, I will show what comes next, and if we apply it to the Gunas of yoga, it would be as follows. However, please note that the correspondence with the Gunas is a hypothesis, and I have not verified it, so there may be different interpretations.

- Lower level of consciousness (ego, ignorant self): Tamas. A state of many distractions, a state of being trapped by distractions.
- Intermediate level of consciousness (a certain higher level of consciousness): Consciousness that appears after a state of stillness. Rajas. A state of stillness but active consciousness.
- Higher level of consciousness (pure consciousness): Sattva.
- Pure consciousness. Atman, Purusha.

When considering this, the previous stages were mainly dominated by Rajas, and it can be said that we are moving towards Sattva. However, in reality, all three gunas (Tamas, Rajas, Sattva) are always present, and the only difference is the ratio. Therefore, rather than becoming Sattva, it might be more accurate to say that we are transitioning towards a state where Sattva is dominant.

It can also be said that Sattva appears when the active consciousness of Rajas becomes still. This is not a complete switch like zero and one, but all elements are mixed to some extent. Especially, Atman is a universal existence, so it is always present, and only the gunas, Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva, change, while Atman remains unchanged. For us humans, who are physical beings, aiming for Sattva (which means being Sattva-dominant) and further awakening to Atman or Purusha seems to be the direction of spiritual growth.

Even in Tamas or Rajas, there are times when we are guided by Atman or Purusha. However, the connection with Atman or Purusha is certainly easier to feel the more Sattva we have. Therefore, aiming for Sattva, as yoga suggests, seems to be the correct direction for spiritual growth.

Until now, I have heard about the gunas in yoga, but the concepts of Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva were understood as principles of action or ideological concepts. However, when viewed as a correspondence to the state of each person's aura and the difference in vibrations, or the amount of distractions, the story becomes clearer.

If that is the case, I may have finally approached the entrance to Sattva (and am becoming Sattva-dominant).

In my previous experiences, I may have had a misunderstanding or misperception that I was already Sattva. Now, the difference between Rajas and Sattva has become clear, and I have a feeling that I can continue to grow by aiming for Sattva.

This does not necessarily require anything specific, but simply raising one's vibration.

It does not require acquiring any new knowledge.
It does not require learning any new techniques.

I have finally become aware that all I need is simply to raise my vibration.