Cosmic Consciousness: The Man-God Whom We Await

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Cosmic Consciousness: The Man-God Whom We Await

by Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall

EN·~6 hours·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
1

CHAPTER I - THE NEW BIRTH; WHAT IT IS; INSTANCES DESCRIBED

1:51
2

CHAPTER II. - MAN'S RELATION TO GOD AND TO HIS FELLOW-MEN

0:49
3

CHAPTER III - AREAS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

0:43
4

CHAPTER IV - SELF-NESS AND SELFLESSNESS

0:35
5

CHAPTER V - INSTANCES OF ILLUMINATION AND ITS AFTER EFFECTS

0:46
6

CHAPTER VI - EXAMPLES OF COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS, WHO HAVE FOUNDED NEW SYSTEMS OF RELIGION

0:32
7

CHAPTER VII - MOSES, THE LAW-GIVER

0:13
8

CHAPTER VIII - GAUTAMA—THE COMPASSIONATE

0:39
9

CHAPTER IX - JESUS OF NAZARETH

0:22
10

CHAPTER X - PAUL OF TARSUS

0:28

Description

A sweeping survey of spiritual thought, this work invites listeners to trace the hidden threads that bind Eastern mysticism and Western religious yearning. From the quiet halls of Japanese Zen monasteries to the fervent prayers of Persian Sufis, the author maps how seekers across centuries have described a “cosmic consciousness” that transcends ordinary perception. The opening chapters lay out the core differences between traditions while hinting at a shared longing for a new birth of awareness.

The narrative then turns to the nature of consciousness itself, exploring its layers—from physical sensation to the luminous mind that some mystics call the “Divine spark.” By juxtaposing the teachings of Buddha, Jesus, and the great Indian saints, the book asks whether an awakened “Man‑God” might be a realistic goal rather than a distant myth. Readers are guided through vivid accounts of visionary experiences, artistic symbols, and the paradox of self‑attainment versus selflessness.

Interwoven with historical anecdotes and philosophical reflections, the text offers a rich tapestry of examples where individuals claim to have brushed against this higher light. While the journey is far from finished, the early sections promise a fresh perspective on humanity’s relationship to the universe and the possibility of a deeper, shared consciousness awaiting discovery.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (380K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-11-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall

Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall

d. 1940

A writer of spiritual and occult nonfiction, he moved between stage performance and metaphysical ideas, building a career that blended hypnotism, mentalism, and New Thought. His books explore big questions about consciousness, sex, and human potential in a voice that aimed to challenge conventional thinking.

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