All knowledge that has ever been generated-every scientific discovery, every artistic creation, every spiritual insight, every moment of human experience-exists in a vast, holographic field that permeates the universe. Itzhak Bentov called this the Universal Mind, and his revolutionary work reveals that this infinite repository of information is accessible to anyone who develops their consciousness sufficiently to tap into it.
The Holographic Nature of Knowledge
To understand the Universal Mind, we must first grasp the principles of holography. A hologram is created when two beams of coherent light intersect, creating an interference pattern that encodes three-dimensional information on a two-dimensional surface. Remarkably, every part of a hologram contains the information for the whole-if you cut a hologram into pieces, each piece can still reconstruct the entire image.
Bentov proposed that consciousness itself operates holographically. When our consciousness expands into the space-like dimension (as described in "Stalking the Wild Pendulum"), it forms interference patterns with the consciousness of all other beings. These patterns create a universal hologram where every point contains all the information of the whole.
The Principle of Holographic Storage
Just as each cell in our body contains the complete DNA blueprint for our entire organism, each "point" in the Universal Mind contains access to all information ever generated. The whole is encoded in every part, making knowledge instantly available anywhere in the universe.
How the Universal Mind Forms
The Universal Mind is created through the constant expansion and contraction of consciousness that occurs countless times per second. Every time any conscious being reaches the point of rest in its oscillation, its "observer" expands at infinite velocity throughout space, forming interference patterns with all other expanding consciousnesses.
This process happens continuously:
- Expansion: At the moment of rest, consciousness expands infinitely throughout space
- Interference: These expansions intersect, creating holographic interference patterns
- Encoding: Information from each consciousness is encoded in the universal field
- Collapse: Consciousness returns to its physical form, carrying impressions from the field
- Repetition: This cycle repeats countless times per second for every conscious entity
Accessing the Universal Mind
The key to accessing the Universal Mind lies in what Bentov called "stretching subjective time." When we enter altered states of consciousness-through meditation, deep relaxation, creative flow, or other practices-our subjective time expands relative to objective time. This gives us more "time" to perceive and interact with the Universal Mind during the brief moments when our consciousness is expanded.
The degree of access depends on several factors:
- Level of consciousness: Higher levels of consciousness can penetrate deeper into the field
- Coherence: The ability to maintain coherent awareness during expansion determines clarity of access
- Intention: Focused intention directs attention to specific information within the field
- Resonance: Similar frequencies of consciousness resonate more strongly, facilitating information transfer
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Evidence of Universal Mind Access
Throughout history, there have been countless examples of people accessing information from the Universal Mind:
Historical Examples
Srinivasa Ramanujan: The Indian mathematician who claimed his groundbreaking formulas came to him in dreams from the goddess Namagiri
Dmitri Mendeleev: Saw the complete periodic table in a dream, revealing the pattern underlying all chemical elements
Elias Howe: Dreamed of cannibals with spears that had holes in their tips, leading to his invention of the sewing machine needle
Many inventors and artists: Report receiving complete ideas in moments of inspiration, as if downloading information from an external source
The Mechanism of Intuitive Knowledge
Bentov described intuitive knowledge as information that comes in "chunks" rather than linear sequences. When we access the Universal Mind, we don't receive information bit by bit-we receive complete patterns, fully formed concepts, and comprehensive understanding in a single moment.
This explains why:
- Creative insights: Often arrive suddenly, with all details intact
- Scientific breakthroughs: Frequently come after periods of intense focus followed by relaxation
- Multiple discovery: The same invention or theory often emerges simultaneously in different parts of the world
- Savant abilities: Some individuals can access specific types of information without formal training
Practical Applications
Understanding the Universal Mind has profound implications for human potential:
- Accelerated learning: We can potentially access knowledge directly rather than through years of study
- Problem solving: Complex problems can be solved by accessing solutions that already exist in the field
- Creative inspiration: Artists and writers can tap into archetypal patterns and universal themes
- Healing information: Medical and psychological insights can be accessed for healing purposes
- Technological innovation: Inventions can be "downloaded" from the field of existing possibilities
The Role of Meditation
Meditation practices, particularly those that induce deep states of relaxation while maintaining alert awareness, appear to be training for Universal Mind access. By repeatedly entering states where subjective time expands, practitioners develop the ability to:
- Maintain coherence during consciousness expansion
- Navigate the space-like dimension intentionally
- Recognize and interpret information from the Universal Mind
- Bring insights back into normal consciousness
- Integrate higher knowledge into daily life
"Knowledge is structured in consciousness." - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, quoting the Vedas
The Future of Human Knowledge
Bentov's model suggests that humanity is on the verge of a knowledge revolution. As more people develop their consciousness through meditation and other practices, our collective ability to access the Universal Mind increases. This could lead to:
Emerging Possibilities
Global intuition: Large groups accessing the Universal Mind simultaneously could solve planetary challenges
Instant learning: Education could involve teaching people to access information directly rather than memorizing facts
Collective creativity: Groups could collaborate in the Universal Mind, creating synergistic works of art and science
Universal language: Direct knowledge transfer could transcend linguistic and cultural barriers
The Ultimate Truth
The Universal Mind reveals that knowledge is not created but discovered. Everything that can be known already exists in the holographic field of consciousness. Our role is not to generate new information but to develop the capacity to access and interpret what is already there.
This understanding transforms our relationship with learning, creativity, and discovery. We are not isolated individuals struggling to understand an external universe-we are the universe becoming aware of itself, accessing its own infinite storehouse of information and experience.
The Universal Mind is not separate from us; it is us. And as we evolve, we discover that we have always had access to everything we need to know-we simply needed to learn how to look.
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