Inner awakening and the evolution of consciousness through Swami Sivananda’s philosophy
International Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Studies September 1, 2026 DOI: 10.33545/26648652.2026.v8.i9a.551 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that Swami Sivananda's Advaita Vedānta-based philosophy presents inner awakening as a transformative process of consciousness evolution, combining purification of mind, ethical discipline, and synthesis of yogic paths, and that this dynamic model integrates metaphysical insight with lived practice, contributing to contemporary consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. |
Abstract
The philosophy of Swami Sivananda presents a comprehensive and integrative framework for understanding inner awakening as a transformative process leading to the evolution of consciousness. Rooted in Advaita Vedānta yet deeply practical in orientation, his teachings emphasize the purification of mind, ethical discipline, and the synthesis of yogic paths as essential means to realize the unity of existence. This paper examines the conceptual foundations of inner awakening in Sivananda’s thought, analyzing the nature of consciousness, the role of mind, and the stages of spiritual evolution. Drawing upon primary texts such as Mind: Its Mysteries and Control and Self-Knowledge, along with secondary philosophical interpretations, the study situates Sivananda’s ideas within broader Indian philosophical discourse. The paper argues that Sivananda’s approach offers a dynamic model of consciousness that integrates metaphysical insight with lived practice, thereby contributing significantly to contemporary discussions on consciousness studies and spiritual psychology.