Study in Consciousness [Hardcover]

Besant intended this book to be a contribution to the science of psychology.She writes that the seed of consciousness is the triatomic AtmaBuddhiManas, the Jivatma.The Superconsciousness includes the whole of the consciousness above the wakingconsciousness, like dreams, visions, inspirations, etc. To bring the superconsciousness into manifestation on the physical plane, Besant proposes (in the early stages) to render the brain and senseorgans unresponsive to physical impacts and to induce Trance. This can be done by using the methods of Yogis. But she also says that there is a difference between the superphysical conditions of consciousness in the hypnotized subject and in the Yogi. Her book was intended as an aid to students in their study of the growth and development of consciousness, offering hints and suggestions which might prove useful to them. It is a contribution to the science of psychology. She writes that the seed of consciousness is the AtmaBuddhiManas, the Jivatma. The Superconsciousness includes the whole of the consciousness above the wakingconsciousness, like dreams.