When Tavayogi told us not to remain in the Bakti Marga or path and to move on inviting us to the Jnana Marga, he meant that we have to progress and not remain stagnated at one stage or level. Ramalinga Adigal too moved on rapidly from beginning with the worship of Lord Muruga, Lord Shiva, Ma, Lord Nadaraja and went within to see the Light or Jhothi and working towards materializing as the Jhothi itself. The Siddha path is alive and lively. Just as the Butterfly goes through metamorphosis and change we need to transform both our thinking and the very structure of our constitution. While we are engaged in bringing change in us externally, subtle changes take place on the subtle level without our knowledge occasional prodding us with obvious signs.
Electrical activity emanating from the brain is displayed in the form of brainwaves. There are four categories of these brainwaves, ranging from the most activity to the least activity. (Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22/) Sophy Burnham in her book "The Art of Intuition - Cultivating Your Inner Wisdom, Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2011, clearly explains in simple terms the various mental states of activities that go on from engaging in activities to sitting still.
Electrical activity emanating from the brain is displayed in the form of brainwaves. There are four categories of these brainwaves, ranging from the most activity to the least activity. (Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22/) Sophy Burnham in her book "The Art of Intuition - Cultivating Your Inner Wisdom, Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2011, clearly explains in simple terms the various mental states of activities that go on from engaging in activities to sitting still.
The brain produces electrical impulses all the time that have both frequency and amplitude. The amplitude shows the power of the impulse, as measured in microvolts. The frequency is the speed of these waves, measured in cycles per second or hertz, and there are four frequencies beta, alpha, theta and delta.
A fifth the mysterious gamma wave is found in spiritually evolved lamas and spiritual giants when they are meditating..
Your state of consciousness arises from the fluid combination of these four frequencies .. and the awakened mind use all four in symphonic harmony.From https://www.mindlab.institute we gather the following.
It can be observed with an electroencephalograph or EEG which is a tool that allows researchers to note brain wave patterns. Brain waves are produced by synchronized electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other. In our sports performance, we start out with beta, but very quickly move into alpha and eventually theta. And when you are in intense creativity, you are having a mystical theta burst where you engage in deep dialogue with your divine mind and you’ll be surprised by your performance. This is the brain state of “being in the zone” where your work feels effortless.
Sophy breaks it down further into simpler terms,
Beta waves ranging from 38 - 15 Hertz are what most people use most of the time while involved in everyday activities.
We are told countless times not to use the cell phone while driving. And there are laws too to penalize those who are defiant of the rule and order. Here we are warned further about using the cellphone while driving. Using a cell phone while driving, says Sophy, not only splits our attention but it interrupts beta waves. The distorted beta brain wave frequencies can't compute an impending danger. You see the truck but cannot respond to it!
Alpha waves vibrate at and from 14 to 9 Hertz. We drop into a relaxed mode, everything takes on a sacred and holy radiance says Sophy. Nature itself vibrates at a frequency equivalent to alpha. Being in natures throws us into the alpha state automatically. Sophy says alpha is the bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind.
Theta waves vibrate at and from 8 to 5 hertz bringing us into the arena of the subconscious and long term memory. I suppose when Tavayogi told me he had access to his past births and lives during meditation, he must have gone into this state. Sophy writes, "In theta, you are moved by empathy and compassion. The lowest theta frequencies take you into deep meditation and have healing potential. In theta lies mystical and spiritual experiences.
Individuals who do a lot of freeway driving often get good ideas during those periods when they are in theta. Individuals who run outdoors often are in the state of mental relaxation that is slower than alpha and when in theta, they are prone to a flow of ideas. This can also occur in the shower or tub or even while shaving or brushing your hair. It is a state where tasks become so automatic that you can mentally disengage from them. The ideation that can take place during the theta state is often free flow and occurs without censorship or guilt. It is typically a very positive mental state. (Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22/)
Delta waves operate at and from 4 to 0.5 hertz bringing us to deep sleep and restorative rests she says. Geniuses and psychics have access to the delta. We are reminded here of the divine coming in dreams and informing the arrival of devotees special to them asking us to invite them into our homes or the temples. Again we have healing potential too.
They never go down to zero because that would mean that you were brain dead. Research has shown that although one brainwave state may predominate at any given time, depending on the activity level of the individual, the remaining three brain states are present in the mix of brainwaves at all times. (Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22/)
Sophy says, "When you are able to access all four wavelengths at will and when you add the power of heightened amplification then you have the attributes of the awakened mind." In delta and theta, we consciously create conditions. Hence we take our lives into our own hands changing fate at will, bringing on a new destiny. Sophy says in these levels we enter the spiritual realms in deep humility, compassion and gratitude which shows in the personalities of the great saints. Moving towards a paradigm shift we enter new states of awareness and understanding exactly what the saints did to evolve spiritually.
Sophy shares a beautiful thought with us. "When your prayers and inner longings are answered you remember your responsibility. You give thanks and pass the gifts along." This brings to my mind Supramania Swami who passed on his entire 40 years tavam to me. Let us give thanks too and pass the gifts along.