A Search Beyond Belief

My journey into Raja Yoga began during my time in London, where I was doing research at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Alongside my academic interests, I had always been deeply drawn to religion and philosophy. I visited many spiritual groups and gatherings, yet somewhere inside, I felt that most paths asked us to resign - to simply believe without truly understanding.

Coming from a Christian background, I was taught that God is the Father, yet at the same time told that He cannot be understood. For me, this felt incomplete. I wondered: if God is my Father, do I not have the right to understand Him, at least to some extent? These unanswered questions stayed with me.

It was during this period that I visited the newly built Global House of the Brahma Kumaris in London. I came without expectations, thinking I might visit once or twice. That “once or twice” has now become more than thirty years.

Discovering a Subtle, Living Knowledge

When I began the Raja Yoga course, I did not immediately think about becoming angelic or complete. My interest was in God - in understanding the Eternal Father. As the knowledge unfolded, I realised that it was subtle, deep, and required calmness of mind to truly grasp.

At first, the answers were not always easy to accept. Yet I kept asking myself: Do I know a better explanation? Is there something more universal, more subtle, more complete than this? Slowly, meditation helped me settle my mind, and little by little, I found myself accepting these answers as real.

What touched me deeply was the understanding that all spiritual teachings ultimately relate back to us - to human beings, our virtues, our vices, and our capacity to transform. These truths may sound simple, but reaching their depth can take decades.

Angelic Stage and Elevated Consciousness

The idea of an angelic or complete stage often feels unreachable to people. Angels are seen as mythical beings, far removed from human life. Yet Raja Yoga reveals something different: that within every soul there is a memory, however deep, of a complete and pure stage.

This is not about learning something entirely new. It is about remembering. Sometimes it is about unlearning what we have accumulated and relearning who we truly are. The difficulty is not that this state is impossible, but that we do not allow ourselves to experience it. We believe it is hard, so it becomes hard.

This is why Raja Yoga is often called easy Raja Yoga. In essence, it can be practiced in seconds - yet remembering to apply it in challenging situations takes time and practice. It is a journey, but a beautiful and real one.

Learning from Living Examples

When I encountered the senior sisters of the Brahma Kumaris - the Dadis - I did not immediately think of them as angels. What I saw were world mothers: souls who accepted everyone with patience, love, and subtle guidance. They never demanded promises or pledges. They allowed space for observation, questioning, and time.

What impressed me most was their honesty. They never claimed perfection. They acknowledged that they were students until their last breath. Their authority came not from ego, but from experience, wisdom, truthfulness, and love for truth. This cleanliness - free from manipulation or denial - helped me discern that this knowledge was pure.

Contentment as the Sign of Completeness

For me, the essence of the angelic stage can be expressed in one word: contentment. To be complete is to be content. Today, many people search for contentment outside - in achievements, possessions, or recognition - yet it remains elusive.

Raja Yoga taught me something very simple yet profound: I have the right to be happy. I have the right to be content, even if everything is not perfect. When I give myself time to sit quietly, to talk to myself, and to remember this inner state of being, contentment naturally emerges.

The highest consciousness simply affirms this truth: Yes, you have the right to be content. And when we accept this, we truly become children of God.

A Gentle Invitation

The journey towards completeness does not demand pressure or ambition. It only asks sincerity. If we allow ourselves a few moments to remember who we are and what we already carry within, the angelic stage no longer feels distant.

It becomes a quiet, lived reality - one filled with cleanliness, contentment, and gentle strength.

Sis. Egidiga - Brahma Kumaris, Lithuania