knowledge to a higher knowledge. The object of knowledge which is left out after this negation process becomes the ultimate peak of knowledge. As we can see the entire approach has a lot of negative element.
In the case of Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga the approach is very different. In traditional Yoga we start from a base, that everything around is wrong, a ‘maya’ and so there has to be an exclusion of things and beings in order to reach the object of knowledge. This is just opposite in case of Integral Yoga. It starts from a base that says that transcendental is as true as ephemeral. Divine is present in both. Here the object of knowledge is more inclusive and integral in nature. It appreciates different perspectives and with that appreciation creates more defined form of unity.
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Supramental Knowledge, An infallible vision of all problems.
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DISCUSSION QUESTION 3
What are Brahman and Atman and how are they related and different from one another?
Response by Learner NJ
Intellect corrects as far as possible the data given by senses and mind and reaches a concept of liberation, Mukti. The God or Brahman is Nirguna, Nirakar, Anant, Gunatit, beyond the flux of existence. He is the Witness, the Purusha. Of course the Supreme has relation with individual and with universe and so such unaffected, unrelated and indeterminable Infinite is not the complete truth where the traditional systems stop.
Beyond the Mind and its errors is Truth Consciousness that exceeds intellect. The abstract terms of pure reason and constructions of mind are converted in soul visions and a spiritual experience with tremendous actuality. Ignorance of mind and senses is not totally useless and blunder, it forms the foundation for soul’s self expression and unfolding in the terms of universe. In themselves they have no significance and to live in themselves and to create false significance for them is Maya. This all uniting experience is the foundation of the deepest integral and most intimate self knowledge and world knowledge.
