Second in the series of articles on controlling the mind based on learnings from the Indian epic of Mahabharat. Here I cover the bad actors within the mind.
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It is possible to acquire significant level of control over one’s mind. The approach may need to be radically different from what you might expect.
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A scientific, experiment-based approach towards spiritualism and ancient Indian texts could serve us well.
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Everyone appears to have a personal relationship with God. Even atheists appear to ignore or disbelieve Him with a passion. Does He have a role to play in a personal spiritual journey?
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We all are looking for happiness that is unconditional -- wherein the mind does not set conditions for itself to be happy and is happy regardless of what is going on. And, unconditional happiness can only come from keeping the mind peaceful. Effective techniques of meditation can help here.
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Simple premises that are common to most religions lead to surprising conclusions.
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Just as Copernicus’s revolutionary heliocentric theory was difficult to appreciate due to the enormity of its scope, Indian epics are not easy to fathom in one step. It’s probably better if one starts small and focuses on whether the practical guidelines on meditation, yoga, and work are personally beneficial and…
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Bhagwad Gita says that matter and senses have been co-designed in a specific manner so as to enable matter to engender specific reactions from the mind. Modern science confirms that matter, surprisingly, behaves differently when it is interacting with our senses. Ancient Indian Epics talk about multiple areas that Science…
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Using a modern analogy to explain the reality according to the ancient Indian texts.
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There is a toxic tendency within us to reflexively never be satisfied and always want something more. This prevents us from being happy as we keep waiting for the next fulfilment. Spiritual techniques weaken this tendency and make us happier regardless of what is happening around us.