02-01-2005, 02:34 AM
There can not be higher and higher Ishwara because there can be only one ominiscient being.
Merger can not happen at many levels. Merger means that the Jiva realizes he is Atman or Brahman. This realization can only happen when the Jiva goes beyond all koshas.
Yes, there are many shivas within the human subtle body. By that is meant that consciousness is projected at all the levels. This is also what happens at the various koshas too. Consciousness is projected at all 5 koshas. However, the kosha at the first level is called Ishwara.
Merger can not happen at many levels. Merger means that the Jiva realizes he is Atman or Brahman. This realization can only happen when the Jiva goes beyond all koshas.
Yes, there are many shivas within the human subtle body. By that is meant that consciousness is projected at all the levels. This is also what happens at the various koshas too. Consciousness is projected at all 5 koshas. However, the kosha at the first level is called Ishwara.