Spiritual Levels of Consciousness Explained

This conceptual framework was first developed by David Hawkins M.D, Ph.D, after many decades of research. It looks at various psychological and mental states as they clearly correspond to the different levels of consciousness from 20-1000. This approach is very new, yet it is still in line with the wisdom traditions, where higher levels of consciousness correspond to greater psychological integration and harmony with life. This conceptual approach delineates how one moves from the lower self or small I (lower states of consciousness), to a higher self or the Absolute I. Through this journey, various conditioning: Vasanas and Samskaras, along with different impurities start to dissolve. This process of dismantling and purification allows for a greater expression of one’s True Nature at the level of the person.

However, this model itself is an expression of the relative and therefore should not be taken as an expression of Absolute Truth which is both inclusive and also beyond forms and concepts. It serves as a map and may be helpful to some. No need to make a new religion out of it.  Also please note that Enlightenment on the map of spirituality is not the same as Enlightenment in the Eastern traditions of Buddhism, Vedanta or Tantra, where only the Buddhas and Tathagatas are considered to be Enlightened. Here, Enlightenment equates itself to a state of Full consciousness which is nowhere close to Buddhahood. This Enlightenment by Eastern standards would be considered as a stage that allows for the beginning of true Yoga or Union which too is a very rare attainment (Not to be mistaken by someone starting a Yoga class). 

There has been confusion concerning how different teachers use this Model and how they derive their numbers for measuring an individual’s level of consciousness. Ironically some of the confusion begins when someone is told that they are at a 1000. So, if you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me.