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Foundational Overview: The Divine vs. Creation

Hinduism, recognized as the oldest and most evolved religion, explores the profound and intricate realm of Gods, Goddesses, and deities. While some may categorize Hinduism as polytheistic, it is, in essence, a monotheistic faith that acknowledges the existence of One Supreme God. The One Supreme God is expressed by many words, such as Adi Sat Purush, Poorna Brahm, Hu, Ik Onkar, Akal, Hari, Ram, etc. Throughout its long history, various interpretations and deviations have emerged, leading certain lineages to diverge from the core teachings. However, this diversity does not negate the reality of the Supreme God, who remains the ultimate Source of all universes.

The presence of numerous deities in the vast creation of Pinda, Anda, Brahmanda, and ParBrahmanda Universes necessitates an understanding of their hierarchy and significance. In contrast, strictly monotheistic religions such as Islam and Christianity (and, in its pure form, Sikhism) often simplify or reject this layered aspect, focusing almost exclusively on the one formless Absolute while overlooking or downplaying the richness of Divine emanations. Regardless of the religious framework, a hierarchy of Gods or divine powers exists in some form across traditions. Nonetheless, the Supreme God remains a constant, unifying presence across all religions, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all spiritual paths and the ultimate truth that transcends individual beliefs.

In reality, the Divine is absolutely infinite, whereas creation itself is merely a small pond within the fathomless vastness of this infinite ocean. Cosmologies of other world traditions—such as Buddhism, Sikhism, Sufism, Jainism, and Krishnaism—are primarily oriented around traversing creation: how to reach the divine from the lower worlds, treating arrival at the Divine threshold as the final endpoint. In contrast, Divine Marga begins where other traditions finish; reaching the Divine threshold is merely where the true divine journey commences.

Gods of Creation in Hierarchical Order

1) Adi Sat Purush / Purna Brahm (The Supreme Eternal God)

Adi Sat Purush / Purna Brahm is known as the True Supreme Eternal God. This Divine Being is the Master of infinite universes, giving rise to ParBrahm, Lord Brahm, and all other Gods and Goddesses. It is fascinating to observe that various spiritual traditions recognize and connect with the same ultimate Source of Divinity, highlighting the universality of this Highest Power and the Source of all creation.

“Just as the lotus blooms after getting the light of the sun, in the same way the sufferings of the Souls from ages and ages are finished after having darshan (vision and blessing) of Sat Purush (True Eternal Being, God).”
~Sant Kabir Das

When the Supreme God limits Himself to some extent, however slightly, He becomes Anami Purush. If a little more limited, He is Agam Purush, etc. For the purpose of administering the affairs of Satya Lok/Sach Khand and all creations below, He then becomes Sat Purush. Sat Purush then becomes the first emanated Divine Supreme True One. Sat Nam, True Name, is that which defines His individuality.

There are many names for the One Supreme God, such as Adi Sat Purush, Poorna Brahm, Hu, Ik Onkar, Akal, Hari, Ram, etc. All these words have been termed in an effort to convey to human intelligence the idea of the Supreme God as the Highest Power. Adi Sat Purush, Primal True One, is the really existing Lord, as distinguished from all hypothetical Gods. That which is not Sat does not really exist. Sat means truth, reality, and existence. Hence, the fundamental idea of truth is existence. The untrue does not exist; the true does. Hence, truth and existence are synonymous terms.

Purush implies Being, and Being implies creative power, predominating and presiding Lord, the Source of all creative energy. Poorna Brahm means True Pure Lord. Akshar Purush means the first and fundamental principle of Being. Ekankar means the 'One Oneness', the body of ONE. Anami means without a name. Agam means inaccessible. Alaya means eternity. Alakh means invisible. Akal means timeless. Sat Gurus are not sticklers for names. They frankly concede that the Supreme One is Anami, nameless, and so, they say, in substance: Take your choice as to names. Masters have given many names to the Supreme Being, according to the country in which they lived and the language they used. But all Masters recognize that no name is adequate. No name can ever describe God or convey any fair conception of His attributes. The whole universe is considered as ONE. There is perfect oneness in all universes, which is also co-existent with God, infinite, unlimited. Hence Nirankar, that is, formless. As such, He is without personality, hence without name. He cannot be said to be 'anywhere' as He is everywhere. Since He is everywhere, all, and everything, He must be impersonal. Of course, He may assume any number of forms, but none of these forms embrace His entire Being any more than one sun embraces the sum total of physical matter.

“If it were possible to meet the Beloved while in a state of comfort, why should one suffer the anguish of separation?”
~Sant Kabir Das

2) ParBrahm and Maha Adi Parashakti (Dominion of 700 Quadrillion Universes)

ParBrahm is the Supreme Being who holds dominion over 700 quadrillion universes. Maha Adi Parashakti is the consort of ParBrahm and the highest Goddess of all creation. She is beyond maya (illusion), the mother of all creation in ParBrahmanda, and the life force in all beings. ParBrahm and Maha Adi Parashakti are known to have 10,000 hands (arts/skills). There exists an unfathomable abundance of life within the 700 quadrillion universes. These universes exist independently from our own, and they do not contain negative currents that exist in the lower universes of Lord Brahm and Adhya (Goddess Durga). While ParBrahm and Maha Adi Parashakti live far longer than Lord Brahm and Adhya (Goddess Durga), they too experience the cycle of birth and death; thus, the only true eternity and infinity is in the Divine region of Satya Lok/Sach Khand and above.

ParBrahmanda is completely heavenly, manifesting as an exquisite golden vastness of love and a divine lookalike. However, because it remains inside creation, it is still subject to supra-universal cycles and dissolution (Mahapralaya). Access to ParBrahmanda occurs through a secret supra-universal passageway designated as Mount Kailash, guarded by Sadashiva (the higher self of Shiva). This realm is where older, advanced souls originate—souls uninterested in blind rituals or idol worship, seeking direct truth, love, and spiritual freedom. Most importantly, ParBrahmanda is the true abode of authentic Gurus. Lineages reaching into or traversing this realm include Kashmir Shaivism (realizing Paramshiva), Krishnaism (culminating at Goloka Vrindavan at its apex), Sufism, Jainism, Buddha pure heavens, true Siddha Yoga, etc.

3) Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan (Lord of the Lower Universes)

Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan is a Being that holds dominion over the lower universes (Brahmandas) that contain the positive and negative current. Lord Brahm is also recognized by other names, such as Kal, Jyot Niranjan, or Kshar Purush. He is typically portrayed with 1,000 hands (arts/skills). Lord Brahm is revered as the father of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Alongside him stands Adhya (Goddess Durga), the mother of the Trimurti (the three Gods). He is the Lord of the three lower worlds of Pinda, Anda, and our local universe, Brahmanda. Lord Brahm/Kal Niranjan, the creator of the physical realm, is often mistaken for the Supreme God of all creation. Many devotees, limited in their spiritual ascent, firmly believe him to be the Supreme creator. However, in truth, he occupies a relatively modest position in the Grand Hierarchy. While not the lowest in rank, Lord Brahm/Kal Niranjan oversees numerous subordinates. He reigns among the negative forces, with others acting as his agents and subordinates, operating under his guidance, just as he follows the directives of his superiors. Pinda, Anda, and Brahmananda universes form the three major divisions of creation. Ancient Yogis, in their limited understanding, considered this the entirety of existence. Consequently, Kal Niranjan was regarded as the Supreme Deity over all creation. However, to Sat Gurus, he represents the negative power, so named due to his position at creation's negative pole, with many regions above him. Only Masters comprehend Kal Niranjan's subordinate status in the Grand Hierarchy. They are aware of his imperfections, when compared to higher-ranking members of the Celestial Hierarchy. Despite this, Kal Niranjan remains the creator and governor of the entire Brahmanda universe that we currently inhabit.

Spiritual teachers who operate solely within Brahmanda are defined not as real Gurus, but as Yoga Preceptors and yoga lineage masters. A true Guru is one whose soul is genuinely emancipated from the grip and universe of Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan. Kal Niranjan deliberately keeps souls within his sphere—even those who attain high non-dual realization. In the effulgent mental realm of BrahmaJyoti, he manifests as pure light and blissful awareness, announcing to the soul: 'I am the Brahman realization.' Because this non-dual state feels and looks like total freedom, countless Jnana yogis, Advaita teachers, and world religions remain stalled here in the illusion of liberation, unaware that they are still held within Kal Niranjan's domain. See Levels of Consciousness and Advancement of Spiritual Teachers.

In Gnostic cosmology, the creation of the lower cosmos parallels the story of Lord Brahm/Kal Niranjan. The Divine Mother/Holy Spirit emanated from the Father's breath of love, followed by Christ. Later, the Goddess of wisdom, Sophia, produced a creation with error without permission, yielding Yaldabaoth (Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan)—the selfish, fallen god who proclaimed himself the only God.

Yaldabaoth generated the cosmic spheres, the archons (guardians), the Trimurti, the material realms, and the lower worlds of Anda and Pinda. However, Sophia imbued a divine spark into humanity, providing the potential to return to the divine home. Within this tradition, the Christ acts as the Adi Sat Guru, descending into the darkest reaches of creation to reconnect ignorant souls with the divine stream (Shabd).

4) Adhya (Goddess Durga) / Universal Mother

Adhya (Goddess Durga) is the wife consort of Lord Brahm and the mother of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. It is from Her that all Cosmic Gods and 10 main Goddesses arise. Durga is a major Hindu Goddess, worshiped as a principal aspect of the mother. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. She is widely worshiped by the followers of the Hindu Goddess-centric sects, such as Shaktism, and has importance in other denominations, like Shaivism and Vaishnavism. Kali is the fierce manifestation of the Hindu mother Goddess, or Great Goddess Devi (also known as Durga). She is a complicated symbol, simultaneously feared and adored. Kali is the first of the ten principal Goddesses in the Hindu tantric tradition. Kali's earliest appearance is Her emergence from Durga. Over time, Kali has been worshiped by devotional movements and Tantric sects variously as the Divine Mother, Mother of the Universe, and Principal energy (Shakti). Adhya (Goddess Durga) can display both benevolent and wrathful aspects. Within tantric traditions, She is called Shakti, mostly depicted as the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahisasura. She is typically portrayed with eight arms and has 64 arts/skills.

5) Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva (The Trimurti)

Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are the three sons of Lord Brahm/Kal Niranjan and Adhya (Goddess Durga). The Trimurti (the trinity) are the three main Gods in Hinduism, in which the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction are personified as a triad of deities. Typically, the designations are that of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. They each have 4 arms and 16 arts/skills. The 'AUM' symbol of Hinduism is considered to have an allusion to Trimurti, where the A, U, and M phonemes of the word are considered to indicate creation, preservation, and destruction, adding up to represent Lord Brahm. Tridevi is the trinity of Goddess consorts for the Trimurti. Through their virtues, this trinity governs our local universe and planet Earth.

Planes of Existence: From Physical Creation to the Causal Realm

Physical Universe (Pinda)

At the very bottom of the chart is the biophysical universe, which is called the Pinda universe in yogic terms. Regarding the levels of consciousness, it relates to all the states between the very bottom of victim/abuser consciousness to the lower end of Self-Empowerment. Pinda correlates with the physical body as an aspect since it represents the biophysical universe. Therefore, within the biophysical universe, which encompasses time, space, matter, and energy, the illusion of reality is created. This is where humanity experiences their day-to-day lives and where the Soul becomes confined by the limitations of the five senses. One could describe this plane as predominantly three/four-dimensional and as the lower aspects of the universe in which Souls become trapped. To ascend beyond this state, it is necessary to transcend the confines of the five senses. This is when we enter into the subtle region of the universe.

Pinda contains the four lower bodies: physical, etheric, astral, and mental bodies operating in space, time, and matter. In practical spiritual work, the Higher Self is deeply interconnected with Pinda. Clearing the karma of the four lower bodies within Pinda is critical; by resolving these dense karmic anchor points, the inner channels of divine light and sound are cleared, allowing the 1,000-petaled lotus to open and carry the soul safely into Anda. See Soul Liberation Path.

Astral Universe (Anda)

The second layer in the chart correlates with the higher levels of Self-Empowerment, leading to the awakening of Inner Light and progressing towards Inner Love and Unity / Oneness Consciousness. Polarities and dualities exist here, ranging from lowest desires to higher light, love, and oneness. This realm is a domain of psychic phenomena, subtle energies, astral entities, and diverse celestial spheres.

This realm is a domain of psychic phenomena, magic, spirits, and more. It is where astral projections occur, various occult teachings are explored, and the extremes of darkness and light coexist. As you ascend to the higher regions of the Anda universe, Inner Love and Unity Consciousness become more prominent, shining brighter and exhibiting greater love. However, it is important to acknowledge that polarities still persist. One day, you may feel a deep sense of oneness with everything, while on another day, you may face challenging situations that require profound healing.

Anda is substantially larger than Pinda and is subdivided into three distinct layers: Lower, Middle, and Upper Anda. It spans countless star systems, moons, suns, planets, lower heavens, and dualistic fields. Within Anda, the Individual Monad and Higher Self bridge together. Navigating Anda requires further clearing of the subtle inner channels of light and sound so that the soul may advance into the cosmic realm.

Cosmic Universe / Causal Plane (Brahmanda)

Above Anda is the cosmic universe, Brahmanda, corresponding to the causal plane and the awakening to presence, cosmic consciousness, and non-duality. Brahmanda is the seat of deeper universal structures and karmic seed patterns.

The third region of the universe is known as the cosmic region, which represents the Cosmic Consciousness. At the level of consciousness, it is associated with Presence and Non-Duality. As a plane or aspect of the universe, it is referred to as the Causal universe or the Brahmanda universe. This is where the process of connecting with one's I AM Presence begins, allowing for more direct access to the Soul. The cosmic region is still part of the Saguna Brahman, and many traditions consider it to be the abode of God, the Lord Brahm. This is because it encompasses the causal region, also known as the lower unconsciousness or the causal body. Some meditators believe that passing through this region signifies enlightenment and the realization of Lord Brahm. The cosmic region is also where the Akashic records reside; it is in this realm that the Soul works through its dense karmic patterns. This region serves as the source of Vedantic philosophy, ethics, morals, and the teachings of various spiritual paths. It is often said that the cosmic region can create an illusion of finding God and heaven. If one remains at this stage, the influence of negative polarity and duality continues to play a role. Even if one has entered into the first step of Non-Duality and believes they have transcended these aspects, a negative current still manifests within the experience in the cosmic universe of Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan.

Brahmanda is divided into Lower, Middle, and Upper tiers. It is here that younger souls are brought into existence, the lower 'I AM Presence’ awakens, and the cosmic Akashic records reside. In Brahmanda, the Great Lotus of Yoga Preceptor Masters is here, along with extensive administrative activity of Gods and Goddesses to manage creation. It contains the non-dual causal realm (symbolized in black on the cosmology chart) where the seats of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva reside. Because this causal plane is imbued with deep stillness and unconsciousness, many yogic seekers mistakenly identify it as the ultimate Godhead, remaining trapped in an illusion of freedom.

Typical Soul Advancement range for Self-Realized Yoga Preceptors: 4,000-5,400 (integrated in Brahmanda and BrahmaJyoti). Their souls are liberated from Pinda and Anda to varying degrees but remain under the influence of Lord Brahm. Some examples: Paramahansa Yogananda, Papaji, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Sri Anandamurti, etc. See Advancement of Spiritual Teachers.

Universal Region of Awareness (BrahmaJyoti)

At the summit of the mental universe lies Brahma Jyoti, the realm of effulgent light and universal awareness, recognized across multiple traditions as the pinnacle of the cosmic mind.

Upon surpassing the lower unconsciousness of Brahmanda, meditators often encounter a magnificent, radiant light, assuming that they have reached the final stage and completed their Self-Realization journey. However, it is important to recognize that this is merely the 4th significant region. Nevertheless, in most religions, this region is equated with God. It is also the Monad, the Oversoul of all souls in the local lower universe, the universal mind, the universal consciousness, the Universal Self. In terms of the levels of consciousness, it correlates with Awareness. Someone might argue that they have already traversed the realm of emptiness, the state of absolute nothingness, and have delved into the depths of unconsciousness. Although individuals may choose to remain in a state of Awareness, they will still encounter the fluctuating currents of positive and negative forces, striving to maintain their state of Awareness. However, certain limitations still exist within this realm. Many yogis experience the light of Lord Brahm (BrahmaJyoti) and perceive this universal light, the light of Awareness, as the source light that is beyond our universe, assuming that they have reached the ultimate Absolute God Self. In certain yogic lineages, the Lord Brahm is revered as the Supreme Being. However, he is not the highest God in Divine Cosmology, as he governs only the lower universes (Brahmandas). BrahmaJyoti is the light of Lord Brahm / Kal Niranjan and beyond it is the 5th region, known as the Supra-Universal region. If one is willing to relinquish this radiant state of Awareness, with the grace of a Guru, they may open up to higher regions of ParBrahmanda.

Brahma Jyoti is ruled by Lord Brahm (Kal Niranjan) and Goddess Durga. While it represents the crucial first step of enlightenment beyond duality, it is simultaneously a monumental roadblock to true liberation. Many non-dual teachers and Jnana yogis settle here, assuming they have found the Absolute Self. In Krishna cosmology, BrahmaJyoti is likewise recognized as the boundary where Jnana yogis stop, held within Kal Niranjan's subtle dominion. See Levels of Consciousness.

The Supra-Universal Realm (ParBrahmanda) & The Great Void

Beyond the mental universe lies the supra-universal sphere of ParBrahmanda, consisting of 700 quadrillion positive, unblemished universes.

The 5th region is called the ParBrahmanda, and in terms of the levels of consciousness, it correlates with a higher degree of Awareness. It is a higher mental or purely etheric universe and has no negative current like in Brahmanda regions below. In most yogic traditions, that is the ultimate goal; the ParBrahm is the ultimate. In Kashmir Shaivism it is known as the ParamShiva. The light is even brighter, the light is intense, and it envelops seemingly infinite universes and is the source of them all. In ascension teachings, it's the perfection of the Individuated Buddhic or Christed Self. Here, one may experience the greatness and vastness of this light, which powers up multitudes of universes. Many Gurus settle at this place and they're happy to be there. Many meditators may also assume that this is the Absolute Self. If we consider it on a global scale, not many Gurus move beyond this stage, as they assume that the ParBrahm is the ultimate light that encompasses all other lights of all universes and that there is no further reason to continue the journey. It is a profoundly fulfilling state, already suffused with great blissful light. Having already transcended the Brahmanda and BrahmaJyoti, one might assume that there is no higher state. ParBrahmanda is the God of some of the high religions, serving as a blueprint of perfection. It is also where the Pure Buddha heavens are, the highest Krishna Cosmology heavens, etc.

Mount Kailash Passageway: The transition out of BrahmaJyoti into ParBrahmanda occurs via a secret supra-cosmic passageway named Mount Kailash, guarded by Sadashiva (the higher form of Shiva). Passing through this gateway leads into the higher etheric universe, which is entirely beyond the mental sphere.
The Realm of Older Souls: ParBrahmanda is where mature, older souls are birthed and where the Buddhic and Christed consciousness is.
Maha Sunyata (The Great Void): Between ParBrahmanda and the true Divine lies an impenetrable black void known as Maha Sunyata. It is the greatest void in existence; no soul can cross it alone. Even an advanced soul who has attained the inner radiance of 12 suns cannot penetrate it unaided. Safe transit through Maha Sunyata requires the direct intervention and escort of an authentic Sat Guru.
If one somehow becomes more humble and realizes that the previous state is not the ultimate endpoint and that there is more beyond it, then, with the Grace of Sat Guru, one will enter a state of total voidness known as the Great Void. This state is also called the higher unconsciousness. It serves as the womb of all ParBrahmanda universes and acts as a barrier between the higher causal planes and the higher pure Divine planes. In this state, one transcends the entire Creation of 700 quadrillion ParBrahmanda universes and the supreme light of ParBrahm that sustains them all.
Bhanwar Gupha (The Whirling Vortex): Located at the very apex of Maha Sunyata, this colossal meta-vortex acts as the supra-universal causal engine. It generates and stores the metadata blueprints and cycles governing the creation, evolution, and dissolution of ParBrahmanda.

Typical Soul Advancement range for Gurus: 5,500-9,900. A true Guru has liberated the soul from Pinda, Anda, Brahmanda, and BrahmaJyoti and is free from Lord Brahm. Some examples: Ramana Maharshi, Anandamayi Ma, Lahiri Mahasaya, Adi Shankara, Sri Aurobindo, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Ramakrishna, Osho, Adi Da Samraj, Milarepa, Bodhidharma, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Mirabai, Sita (Rama’s consort), Radha (Krishna’s consort), etc. See Advancement of Spiritual Teachers and Divine Marga Lineage.

The 8 Divine Regions

(Soul Advancement 10,000 and above marks completion of all karma below the Divine / Satya Lok / Sach Khand)

Beyond the Great Void lies the purely spiritual, eternal Divine realm where all duality, illusion, and cycles cease entirely.

The Divine Gateway can be visualized as consisting of six base horizontal layers intersected by five vertical streams, representing the Five Divine Paths (the Five Divine Shabds or Great Spirits of God):

A liberated soul enters the divine path aligned with its unique essence at the ground state of liberation (calibrated at 10,000 on the numerical scale of soul advancement).
The soul ascends through all six divine regions along its aligned vertical path under the guidance of a Sat Guru. Upon reaching the 6th region, it must return to traverse and master the remaining 4 divine paths in sequence. Only when all 5 paths are fully completed can the soul ascend to the 7th and 8th regions. See Soul Liberation Path and 8 Pillars of Divine Marga.

Divine Region 1: Satya Lok / Sach Khand (True Home)
The plane of absolute truth, immortality, and genuine soul liberation, ruled by Sat Purush (Ik Onkar). Here, the soul is permanently freed from the cycle of rebirth and the matrix of Kal Niranjan. This region serves as the Divine Gateway opening into the Five Divine Paths. Entry here corresponds to the ground state of soul liberation (10,000 Soul Advancement). It is the true abode of Sat Gurus—beings who possess the divine authority not only to reside in truth, but to liberate other souls.

This is the realm of the purely spiritual region or plane of existence. As a plane, it is referred to as the pure Soul Plane, and it has the name of Satya Lok / Sach Khand. This is the starting point and the path further into the Supreme Divine unfolds from here. The classical name for this state is Purna Brahm, with 'Purna' meaning complete, signifying the pure essence of Supreme Brahm. It is also referred to as Sat Purush, the True Being, the Pure Divine God. Information about this realm is scarce on the internet due to its rarity and depth. Only the most advanced lineages possess this knowledge of the Supreme Divine and the realms beyond. The inception of the purely spiritual plane is where true liberation lies. This realm represents a higher form of Self-Realization, surpassing the self-realizations found in the supra-universal, universal and cosmic planes. It transcends the regions of the Brahmanda and ParBrahmanda. The most fitting word to describe it is 'Divine Love.'

Sat Gurus have mastery here at 10,000-14,900: Neem Karoli Baba, Baháʼu'lláh (founder of Baháʼí Faith), Mahavira (founder of Jainism), 10 Sikh Sat Gurus, Sai Baba of Shirdi, Hazrat Babajan, Upasani Maharaj, Rumi, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), etc. See Who Was the First Sat Guru in the World?.

Divine Region 2: Alakh Lok (Invisible Plane)

The invisible realm of divine truth, shining with vast light beyond physical sight, complete peace, and boundless happiness. Alakh Lok represents the absolute powerhouse and pinnacle of divine creative energy. It is an inexhaustible reservoir of blissful, supreme creative potency.

This vast plane offers an unparalleled sense of bliss, joy, and satisfaction. In many advanced yogic lineages, this state is considered the pinnacle of bliss or the highest degree of Maha Sahaja Samadhi. Within this realm, there exists supreme creative energy, as the Soul experiences complete liberation and blissful satisfaction. There is not even a single atom of negativity, cause and effect, or error, as anything above the creation is indestructible. However, once the Soul enters the universes below the Great Void, it becomes subject to cycles, cause and effect, and is inherently dissolvable. In contrast, the first and second Divine regions, the pure spiritual planes, are entirely indestructible. Here, the Soul is immersed in bliss, freedom, and a deep sense of fulfillment. It feels completely united with the Divine beloved, with God, without even the slightest atom of separation. The Soul within this realm has no desire to leave its state of bliss and fulfillment. It perceives itself as completely satisfied and fulfilled. Every atom of the Soul resonates with being one with the Divine God Source. Yet, as we delve deeper, we realize that there are still realms beyond, waiting to be explored.

Divine Region 3: Alaya Lok (Divine Eternity)

The realm of endless vast light and divine eternity, where all things appear to begin and end simultaneously. This region marks the full dawning of Full Consciousness, far transcending ordinary self-realization. The presence of Divine Eternity is profoundly felt in this realm. It is an eternal and boundless expanse of radiant light, an everlasting place where eternity never ends. It stretches endlessly, spanning forever and ever, an infinite expanse of light. Upon entering this region, the Soul begins to fully comprehend God, experiencing the profound love and the love aspect of the Divine. There is an absolute absence of separation. It is in this realm that much greater power and love of God emerges and in yogic terms, it is the ultimate devotional state of Nirguna Bhakti.

Divine Region 4: Agam Lok (Inaccessible Plane)

A deeply hidden, formless region within the Divine where the soul realizes its boundless identity with God. Very few Sat Gurus or souls ever enter this depth. Those who attain this stage acquire the supreme creative power to become universal architects, capable of designing and manifesting their own universes within ParBrahmanda.

When the Soul ascends even further into the fourth divine region, it becomes highly focused on the aspect of Power of God. Here, the Soul attains the ability to realize its creative potential and create entire universes. It recognizes itself as God and acknowledges the immense power of God. It possesses this power of God to bring forth its own universe and assume the role of its Lord. The universe we currently experience is the creation of the Lord Brahm and his 3 sons Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva. These souls are the ones who have brought about the existence of our local universe that we are now experiencing. After witnessing numerous examples of how other great Souls have created their own universes and dedicating billions of years (Yugas) to learning and understanding, your Soul may come to the realization that it also possesses the power and creative ability to fashion its own universe. Not all Souls reach this stage and attain these great powers. Not everyone pursues it because many Souls are content in the first or second Divine plane, where they feel total joy, bliss, fulfillment, and love. They don't feel compelled to do more than that. However, if they become curious about the braver Souls who have created their own universes, they may find inspiration from these greater Souls to one day do the same by entering the Inaccessible Plane. In the fourth Divine region the soul may remain here for eons, delighting in, learning from, experiencing, experimenting with, and creating its own universes.

Divine Region 5: Anami Lok / God in Beyond State (Nameless Plane)

The nameless, formless, attribute-less essence of Divinity directly aligns with the 'Beyond State of God' in Meher Baba's cosmology. It is the primordial origin of Full Consciousness, where the Supreme God first experiences self-reflection and attains God-realization as a reflection of Himself as God. This plane is beyond description and language, defying any attempt to attribute characteristics to it. It represents the realization of God (Full Consciousness) and extends even beyond that, as it is an indescribable light, the purest essence of all, formless and colorless. The realization of God goes even beyond that, as it represents an incomprehensible light and the purest spirit.

Divine Region 6: Adi Sat Purush / Adi Lok (Primal Consciousness)

The primal consciousness of God Pristine, representing the supreme summit of the Five Divine Paths. Known as God in the 'Beyond-Beyond State', this is the dwelling place of the Adi Sat Gurus.

Adi Sat Gurus are anointed / Primal Sat Gurus who have power or have brought forth a unique Divine Lineage as a blessing to Humanity. They are established at Divine Region 6 with Soul Advancement of 15,000 and above. This is the supreme summit of the 5 Divine Paths. They dwell in the primal consciousness of God and hold the highest authority to liberate souls and open 5 Divine Paths.

Master souls established at this summit 15,000 and above: Avatar Meher Baba, Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism), Mahavatar Babaji, Sant Mat masters such as Sant Tulsi Sahib, Hazur Baba Sawan Singh and Sant Kirpal Singh, Lord Jesus (as Gnostic Christ and Paradise Master), Krishna, Rama, Buddha, Muhammad (founder of Islam), Kuan Yin, Saint Germain, and a few other Adi Sat Gurus little or not known at all to humanity. See Divine Marga Lineage.

Divine Region 7: Upper Divine Gateway (The 6th Divine Path)

A transcendent hidden plane revealed exclusively to souls who have completed all 5 primary Divine Paths. Marks the beginning of the 6th Divine Path on the Upper Divine Gateway, characterized by intense, overflowing divine love and complete mastery over the 5 Divine Shabds. Souls at this level possess the power to oversee and uplift souls throughout both the Divine realm and all 700 quadrillion universes in ParBrahmanda and below.

Beings at this unimaginable altitude are MultiPath Adi Sat Gurus with Soul Advancement of 20,000 and above: Buddha, Krishna, Rama, Lord Jesus, Sant Kabir Das, Kuan Yin (the only identified historical female master at this stage), Saint Germain, Hilarion, Serapis Bay, El Morya, Kuthumi, Hilarion, Maha Chohan, Maitreya, Sanat Kumara, and a few other masters little or not known at all to humanity.

Divine Region 8: The Ancient One / Highest Primal Plane (The 7th Divine Path)

The ultimate source, beginning and end of all, and absolute terminus of all creation and all spiritual paths. Designated as 'The Ancient One', this plane embodies the supreme Divine Power and Divine Vidya (transcendent, all-encompassing divine knowledge), constituting the final 7th Divine Path.

This ultimate station has been reached by: Sant Kabir Das, Sanat Kumara, Maitreya, Kuan Yin, Lord Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and a few more beings little or not known at all to humanity. Souls existing at this summit possess infinite light and power beyond comprehension.

Divine Vidya & Starting Point

The Population of the Divine: From the vantage point of the Divine, ParBrahmanda appears as a small lake, and Brahmanda and our local universe is merely a dark patch within it. While creation contains 700 quadrillion universes teeming with countless living entities, the Divine realm contains more souls than the entirety of creation.
Essential Role of the Sat Guru: Because creation is protected by layers of illusion and the impassable barriers, no soul can cross into the Divine on its own merits; the grace of an anointed Sat Guru possessing the power to liberate the soul is essential. See 8 Pillars of Divine Marga.
Sant Kabir Das & Divine Gnosis: Sant Kabir Das is the being who IS the divine quality of Realization / Jnana / Gnosis, thus known as Gyani. See Who Was the First Sat Guru in the World?.
Transcendent Knowledge: Divine vidya must always be unified with loving devotion: 'Knowledge without love is like an ocean without water: it becomes a desert.'
Starting Point: Practical ascension does not begin in philosophical abstraction; it starts precisely at one's present Level of Consciousness (LOC) and where the soul currently is— the ground state of Soul, usually within Pinda.

Teacher Categories by Soul Advancement / Region

Spiritual Teachers/Yogis (600–3,900): Having a certain degree of Self-Realization, their soul's ground state of karma is still primarily in Pinda and Anda. Examples include many contemporary Non-Dual and Bhakti teachers. Their souls are not yet liberated from the local Brahmanda universe. Most common.
Yoga Preceptors (4,000-5,400): Integrated in Brahmanda and BrahmaJyoti. Lineage holders of specific yoga branches, such as, Jnana Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, etc.. Still under the hidden influence of Lord Brahm. Common.
Gurus (5,500-9,900): Liberated from Pinda, Anda, Brahmanda, and BrahmaJyoti; established in ParBrahmanda. Free from Lord Brahm. Quite rare.
Sat Gurus (10,000-14,900): Complete Soul Liberation; established in the True Divine Regions of Satya Lok / Sach Khand and above. Very rare.
Adi Sat Gurus (15,000+): Anointed Primal Sat Gurus who have power or brought forth a unique Divine Lineage. Established at a Divine Region 6 or above – Adi Sat Purush / Adi Lok. Extremely rare.
MultiPath Adi Sat Gurus (20,000+): Masters who have completed all 5 primary Divine Paths. They dwell at the supreme summit of the Upper Divine Gateway (Divine Region 7 & 8) and hold the highest authority to liberate souls and open 5 Divine Paths. Extremely rare. See Advancement of Spiritual Teachers.