The following table integrates other systems with this map of reality based on 7 primary levels of energy.
Level/Name
|
Description
|
Function
|
Total
Spatial Dimensions |
Christian
Equivalent |
Buddhist
Equivalent |
Hindu
Equivalent |
7. Logoic |
Boundless pure life, transcendence of perception of separate self and identification with Transcendent Source |
Transition to higher evolution, realization of core individuality, complete freedom from separative individuality |
9
|
Spirit, Father |
Immaterial-Sphere, No-Thingness and Neither Perception nor Nonperception Plane, and Cessation |
Shivaloka, Dharma-Megha-Nirbija Samadhi |
6. Monadic |
Boundless pure consciousness outside of normal space and time, tremendous power |
Origination of principle of consciousness |
8
|
Spirit, Father |
Immaterial-Sphere, Boundless Space & Boundless Consciousness Plane |
Vishnuloka, Nirbija Samadhi |
5. Atmic |
Pure equanimity, experience of omnipotence |
Identification with life principle, divine will, cessation of feeling |
7
|
Spirit, Father |
Fine-Material-Sphere, 4th Jhana |
Brahmaloka, Atman, Samprajnata-Sasmita Samadhi |
4. Buddhic |
Whirling groups within groups of souls in purposeful blissful interaction, experience of omniscience, realm of universal archetypes |
Relationship, at-one-ment, divine union, group consciousness, divine love, compassion, spiritual intuition, source of bliss and all pleasant feeling |
6
|
Spirit, Son |
Fine-Material-Sphere, 3rd Jhana Plane |
Devaloka, Anandamayakosa, Samprajnata-Sananda Samadhi |
3c. Manasic-Higher: Abstract |
Realm of universal truths, experience of omnipresence |
Universal abstract thought, divine mind |
5
|
Holy Ghost |
Fine-Material-Sphere, 2nd Jhana Plane |
Devaloka, Vijnana-mayakosa, Samprajnata-Vicara Samadhi |
3b. Manasic-Middle: Causal, Soul |
Kingdom of spiritual souls, light, bliss |
Relative immortality, accumulation of virtues and consciousness of intelligence, love, will |
5
|
Heaven, Soul |
Fine-Material-Sphere, 2nd Jhana Plane |
Devaloka, Vijnanamayakosa, Samprajnata-Vicara Samadhi |
3a. Manasic-Lower: Intellectual |
Realm of knowledge |
Cognitive processing: concepts, beliefs, discrimination |
5
|
Heaven, Soul |
Fine-Material-Sphere, 1st Jhana Plane |
Vijnanamayakosa, Samprajnata-Vitarka Samadhi |
2c. Astral-Higher |
Higher heaven worlds |
Highest emotions: ecstasy, love, aspiration, altruistic love |
4
|
Heaven, Soul |
Sense-Sphere, Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Manomayakosa |
2b. Astral-Middle |
“Heaven” worlds, “Summerlands” |
Average emotions: fun, liking; psychic powers |
4
|
Heaven, Soul |
Sense-Sphere, Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Manomayakosa |
2a. Astral-Lower |
Realm of earthbound ghosts and hell realms |
Lower emotions: fear, hate, sadness |
4
|
Hell | Sense-Sphere, Woeful Plane |
Manomayakosa |
1b. Physical-Etheric |
Physical energy, electromagnetic, subatomic particles, quarks. |
Supportive vitality and structural information |
3
|
Body, Earth |
Sense-Sphere, Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Pranamayakosa |
1a. Physical-Dense |
The appearance of solids, liquids, and gases |
Separation, crystallization of growth of consciousness |
3
|
Body, Earth |
Sense-Sphere, Sensuous Blissful Plane |
Annamayakosa |
Please note: This is an extreme simplification. Just as the description of the Physical-Dense world is simplified to the barest description (the appearance of solids, liquids, and gases), so is everything else in this chart. It is meant to give on integrative overview only. Each part of the above table could be expanded to endless volumes of information.