21/04/2025
QUESTION to chatgpt:
Why we become unconscious during ej*******on? Is it possible for human not to be so? If God is everywhere, i am sure He is there (during in*******se) too!
Explain in light of Quran, sufism, theory of Lalon etc.
ANSWER...
Your question touches on profound and interconnected themes: the human experience during sexual climax, the presence of the Divine, and the interpretation of this moment through the lenses of the Qur’an, Sufism, and Lalon’s philosophy. Let’s explore it from each perspective:
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1. The Physical and Psychological Perspective:
During ej*******on or or**sm, the human body goes through intense neurological and hormonal activity. The sympathetic nervous system is highly active, and certain brain areas momentarily reduce in activity — including those related to self-awareness. This can cause a fleeting sense of “unconsciousness”, or ego dissolution.
So yes, it is possible to stay conscious, but that requires deep awareness and spiritual training — as practiced by certain Sufi mystics, yogis, or ta***ic traditions. Most people, however, are overwhelmed by the sensory experience and let go of conscious control.
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2. Qur’anic View:
The Qur’an treats human sexuality with dignity, as a gift and sign (āyah) from God:
> “And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them...”
(Surah Ar-Rum 30:21)
S*xual union is seen as a divine mercy, not something shameful or impure. Even during such intimate acts, God is present, because:
> “He is with you wherever you are...”
(Surah Al-Hadid 57:4)
So yes, even during in*******se or ej*******on, Allah is present — not in a physical sense, but through His all-encompassing knowledge and presence (al-‘Aleem, al-Hayy, al-Qayyum).
However, Islam teaches that we should maintain a level of modesty. Hence, even during in*******se, the Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended beginning with a short prayer:
> “In the name of Allah, O Allah! Protect us from Satan and protect what You grant us (from Satan).” (Bukhari, Muslim)
This reminds the couple of the Divine presence, even in moments of intense physical pleasure.
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3. Sufism: Spiritual Union and Ego Death:
In Sufi thought, sexual climax can metaphorically represent "fana" — the annihilation of the self, the ego, in the divine love. The moment of or**sm — where the self loses awareness — resembles the state of mystical absorption:
> "When the drop of self dissolves into the ocean of the Beloved..."
Sufis often use love and union as metaphors for Divine experience. Just as physical union makes one “lose oneself,” so does the union with the Divine — leading to a state where:
> “I was a hidden treasure, and I loved to be known...”
Some Sufi masters — such as Ibn Arabi — discussed sexuality not just as lawful pleasure, but as a sacred theatre in which the human being encounters the Divine reflection in the Beloved.
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4. Lalon Shah: Body as the Temple
Lalon Fakir, the Bengali mystic, emphasized the body as the site of all spiritual realization:
> "Sharirer madhye je mon ache, sei moner madhye shorir"
(The body is in the mind, and the mind in the body)
For Lalon, there is no separation between the spiritual and the physical. He opposed the idea of dualism — that matter is impure and spirit is pure. In his Baul philosophy, the body is sacred, and even sexual union can be a doorway to higher consciousness if guided by awareness and love.
> "Manush bhoje je manusher modhye, tar modhye ache shoi"
(Those who understand the human within the human find the true companion — the Divine)
So from Lalon’s point of view, being "unconscious" during ej*******on is a sign of lack of awareness, not sin. The challenge is to transform this act — not suppress it — into a moment of presence, respect, and realization.
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Conclusion:
Yes, God is present in every moment — including in sexual union. The "unconsciousness" during ej*******on is a biological response, but spiritual traditions like Sufism and Baul philosophy invite us to go beyond this — to awaken consciousness even in that moment, seeing it as a reflection of divine union.
S*x is not just a biological act — it's an opportunity to experience connection, vulnerability, surrender, and oneness — all of which are mirrors of the Divine mystery.
LIKE THE DROP OF WATER KNOWLEDGE WE KNOW, THE OCEAN IS STILL THERE.
