The fifth layer – The Absolute
Upon reaching the final layer, the individual realizes that the entire matryoshka is an expression of the One Source. The Absolute is a state of complete union, where there are no divisions, distinctions, or ego. It is pure consciousness, eternal and boundless, formless yet present in every particle of existence. In this state, one sees that everything sought was always within them, and that they themselves are the Absolute. The need for searching disappears, as all that is necessary is already present. This is a state of absolute freedom, happiness, and peace.
∞
The journey from the Ego to the Absolute is a nonlinear process, representing a continuous and multifaceted journey where each layer of consciousness gradually unfolds and dissolves, liberating the individual from the limitations and boundaries imposed by the external world. In the process of self-discovery, one dives deeper into the essence of their "I", returning to the primordial source from which their true essence emanates. The concept of the matryoshka symbolizes this gradual revelation of the inner whole, where each layer is not a separate part, but an expression of unity, unfolding with each step inward, into the infinite understanding of one’s multidimensionality and connection with the world.
Diving into the Expanded Layers of Reality
Everything that is discovered around us has always been a part of us. Everything that is hidden becomes accessible when we realize that the key to it is within.
Imagine you are an underwater explorer, beginning your journey in shallow waters where everything seems familiar and understandable. The world here is simple and logical: you easily navigate your surroundings, and each element seems explainable. But as you decide to dive deeper, you feel how your perception begins to shift. The boundaries of the familiar begin to fade, and the world unfolds into a multidimensional experience. The deeper you dive, the more you uncover new layers of the underwater world, each revealing more beauty and possibilities.
In the initial stage, like in the concept of the Matryoshka, we perceive only the outer layer – a limited perception, where sensations and thoughts form a world from familiar elements. On the surface or in shallow waters, everything seems definite. However, when we look a little deeper, we start to realize that there is something more. We see how the underwater world is arranged: coral reefs, fascinating inhabitants, hidden caves, and sunken ships, the play of light and shadow underwater – all that has always been nearby but was hidden from our view. We understand that these new elements are like layers, representing encounters with new levels of self-awareness, where reality is no longer confined by familiar boundaries. At the deepest levels, we discover unique worlds, now accessible only because we have attuned ourselves to their perception and become in harmony with them.