Vital-physical stage of life

This state occurs during the perinatal stage and the first few years of life, approximately up to seven years, and is marked by adaptation to physical existence. There is identification with the personal physical body and the development of physical, mental, emotional and psychological independence from others. Fulfilment of this stage means conscious relationships with others and with nature. More frequent is misadaptation to separation and an inability to resolve dependence.

The first of seven stages of life characterized by Master Da Love Ananda (formerly Da Free John). Those individuals who have their human growth arrested in the first three stages lack psychic maturity and spiritual quality. They may develop through puja yoga and karma yoga.