"A truly original piece, drawing across several important dimensions to seamlessly distill down to simple truths that challenge the reader in an engaging, thought provoking and uplifting way.

Dr Bilimoria does a wonderful job of providing an intellectually rigorous, yet balanced view on the very nature of contemporary human consciousness. As an academic I find this work to be an absolute delight for the mind and nourishment for the soul.

I commend Dr Bilimoria for being a truly original interdisciplinary thinker. The genius of this book lies in its ability to simplify complex philosophical concepts while structuring the text to enable the reader to follow easily. This work can only be described as an award winning magnum opus and a must read for our present times."

"Dr Edi Bilimoria’s Consciousness Came First is an erudite and penetrating exploration of the nature of consciousness, offering a compelling synthesis of perennial wisdom traditions (as espoused, for example, in theosophy) and modern scientific inquiry.

The work provides a visionary blueprint for a new science — one that unites empirical rigour with an expanded metaphysical framework — presenting a holistic worldview capable of addressing the modern spiritual crisis.

This crisis, driven in part by the failure of traditional religion and the disenchanted perspective promoted by the scientific establishment, calls for a deeper, more integrated understanding of existence — one that Bilimoria articulates with great clarity and insight."

"Edi Bilimoria is an important figure in Theosophical history. After many years of study within Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society, founded in London by Madame H. P. Blavatsky herself,  he took on significant roles in the team that guides the Scientific and Medical Network which gave him access to the latest advances in consciousness research. The result is a synthesis which no contemporary can equal.  HPB who followed scientific discoveries closely would applaud."

"Consciousness Came First is a wonderful book much needed in our troubled world that has lost it’s way down the rabbit hole of materialism, rampant consumerism and greed.

Here we have a clear spotlight on the eternal truths that have been shared since the beginning of time by indigenous peoples who have always lived close to the heartbeat of nature and spirituality. The same truths have been shared by the Ageless Wisdom and the mystical paths of the world’s faith traditions; that everything which exists is intrinsically divine and that we are all part of a oneness which permeates all that is.

Furthermore, Dr Bilimoria reminds us that the future of our world is entirely in our hands. With consciousness we are constantly creating our own destinies and that of our world. Karma, or the law of cause and effect, reminds us that the universe continues to evolve and is affected by our thoughts and actions. We are more than our mere physical bodies. As spiritual beings we have a duty to act with compassion, respect and love towards all that is sentient and shares this planet we call home.

Congratulations to Dr Edi Bilimoria on this thoroughly researched and detailed presentation of scientific, spiritual and mystical knowledge."

"I believe we are witnessing a paradigm shift more fundamental and impactful than the Copernican Revolution. Our collective understanding and experience are shifting from consciousness being a mere epiphenomenon of brain function to being the fundamental and ultimate constituent of the universe.

As Dr Bilimoria elucidates in his brilliant book, this issue extends far beyond philosophy. Just as placing the Earth at the center of the solar system made planetary orbits nonsensical, this more fundamental misunderstanding has created a metacrisis that will remain intractable as long as we confront problems from a fragmented, ‘upside down’ perspective.

When our perspective is set aright, the unlimited potential of the source and foundation of the universe will infuse individual and collective life with boundless energy, intelligence, creativity, and peace. We’ll more easily find solutions to problems, or they will simply melt away as our more coherent collective consciousness stops generating them."

"This is an astonishingly brilliant and concise summary of our present state of knowledge—and the predicaments it has created. Bilimoria convincingly and definitively refutes the narrow materialism that has prevailed in the sciences. He shows how the Ancient Wisdom, in its many guises, presents answers that science cannot. Bilimoria also reminds us that this ancient knowledge not only provides a vast and comprehensive view of reality but enables us to integrate this vision into a profoundly meaningful human life."

"My ‘Landscape of Consciousness’ explores diverse theories of consciousness and their impact on big questions. Understanding consciousness cannot now be limited to selected theories or limited ways of thinking but should seek expansive yet rational diversity.

Moreover, issues such as meaning/purpose/value, life after death, AI consciousness, virtual immortality, free will, etc., cannot be understood except in the light of theories of consciousness. This is why I highly recommend Edi Bilimoria’s Consciousness Came First, a profound, accessible, engaging exploration of perennial philosophy and theosophy. It is not that I endorse these particular theories. It is that I advise understanding them. All who appreciate the landscape of consciousness should have this book."

"How do we know whether something is true or not? Often, our knowledge comes to us second-hand; we must decide whether or not to rely upon the opinions of experts. We strive to be objective and rational, but we don’t necessarily discount our “gut feelings.” Increasingly, through the internet, we are bombarded with phony representations attempting to trick us. Due to bad actors, we now often have to prove we are human to use the internet. Knowledge is power, yes—for good, but also potentially for evil. Can we trust the information which comes to us through our five senses? What about that which comes to us in ways we cannot yet fully explain?"

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