Abstract

Investigators interested in a French visionary event have the well-documented apparitional manifestation at La Salette (France, 1846). It incorporated trans-century predictions and had a link with theistic parapsychology. Neurology is centered around brain and psychical studies are centered on mind and consciousness, middle/lower planes of the discarnate realm, but Marian apparitions are focused on the highest dimensions and are highly significant for the students of higher consciousness and seekers of the finalities of existence. An apparition might prove its manifestation at the physical site by way of offering predictions that are to be fulfilled at a later date. The Fatima predictions (Portugal, 1917) are more explicable in the historical context of La Salette-Fr. Rene Laurentin, the renowned French theologian, posited that they are complementary. Mystical studies are to be treated as non-denominational, and Marian apparitional studies can also link science with mysticism-old mysticism is the same as the new mysticism. Human beings are dazzled by the magic of technology but should be cognizant of the wisdom of the bygone centuries. If we believe in Marian apparitions, beyond the current strife and struggles of life, there is hope for a peaceful world. Moreover, Marian mysticism challenges the reductionist views of consciousness prevailing in cognitive sciences and confirm the existence of a higher consciousness that would survive physical extinction. They also reaffirm the existence of transcendental realities. Mysticism is the foundation of reality and consciousness studies without its inclusion is bound to be imperfect.
“The greatest mistake in the treatment of diseases is that there are physicians for the body and physicians for the soul, although the two cannot be separated.” (Plato)

Keywords: Collective apparitions; Consciousness; Mysticism; Psychokinetic-like phenomenon; Social-psi