Consciousness beyond a Limit - By Navindu Pahasara

Written By: Navindu Pahasara

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Navindu Pahasara presents a profound exploration of human identity and evolution in his poem "Consciousness beyond a Limit." Featured in the Poetry category, this work is a part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar. Pahasara invites us to reflect on the constraints of societal systems and consumerism, questioning the very essence of human consciousness and identity in the face of modern life's predictable patterns.

About the Work

The poem delves into the themes of human evolution and the struggle for individual identity amidst societal pressures. Pahasara employs a reflective and thought-provoking style, using vivid imagery to question the cycles of life dictated by societal norms. The work challenges readers to transcend these limitations, urging a deeper understanding of self beyond systemic constructs.

Consciousness beyond a Limit

Original Submission by Navindu Pahasara

Consciousness beyond a Limit

Every human - interdependence on each other to survive,

Every human life like an infinite chain for survival of human evolution,

Humans live based on path dependency throughout human evolution,

That’s a tragic momentum in human evolution which breaks free will within,

Youth is socially contracted to follow a system of predictability created for social control,

Adolescence is stolen by consumerism installation in the stage of identity crisis,

Adults socially induced anxiety from structural entrapment,

As a human do you have an identity of your own ignited by your consciousness,

As humans, are we even human enough to continue the process of human evolution,

As humans we repeat the same cycles to continue the human chain,

As humans we create and destroy each other by our own consciousness,

At least, is the feeling of Ataraxia even a factor in the existence of human evolution,

Be conscious enough to understand there are more to life than being alive to follow a system,

Be conscious enough to understand there are more to yourself than what you’re seeing through a system,

Be conscious enough to understand there are so much of yourself to go beyond a system,

Be human enough to understand it is all about your consciousness to pass beyond the limit of yourself,

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating creativity and expression across various literary forms. It invites participants worldwide to share their unique voices and perspectives, fostering a global community of writers and poets who challenge norms and inspire through their art.

Thank you, Navindu Pahasara, for sharing "Consciousness beyond a Limit" with us through the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your exploration of consciousness and identity in the modern world is both timely and thought-provoking, inspiring readers to seek deeper connections with themselves and the world around them.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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