There is a third factor that intervenes in the debate about free will and determinism and that is ‘random chance’. In that concept, there is basically no plan, no framework and no way to manage or control events, which thus can occur through random occurrences with no predetermined end. Both the notion of free will and determinism are overtu ed according to this conception. One can exercise free will, but it comes to naught as chance intervenes and defeats one’s will. One can believe in determinism, but chance again breaks down any predetermined patterns.
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After all the attempts to bring the vital being under some kind of control, it may seem like it is an impossible task! The vital has its fixed habits of fulfillment and satisfaction and tends generally to want to continue its normal modes of action. It is, however, not a thankless task and there are solutions. We can see the potential when we look at the methods used to obtain willing cooperation from others, as well as from the animal kingdom.
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Each level of consciousness acts on its own native level independent of any single individual person or embodiment. There is a subtle physical plane, a vital plane, a mental plane, and various spiritual planes beyond that characterize and represent further levels of the evolution of consciousness in the universal manifestation.
The aspiring yogic practitioner starts from the basis of the normal human egoistic standpoint of the mind-life-body complex. The process and method of perception, thought, logic, analysis, classification and labeling, reasoning, understanding and implementation in action is quite well-defined and is characteristic of what Sri Aurobindo calls the Mind. As previously noted, there are gradations of consciousness above the mental level.
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It depends; the media certainly has a role to play in the negative impact on the way someone views themselves, but provided that person is influenced by the media. rnTelevision, Internet, newspapers, magazines, radio, bill-boards, social media â all of these bombard information through images, news and personal interactions in such a manner that it gets into oneâs mind and deeply influences their psyche. For instance, so that people yearn to buy their products, advertisem
Thank you for your interest in this critical issue for the future survival of our entire human race. There is a positive way forward for humanity as we face the intense challenges before us. When we are under intense pressure we have the impetus to make needed changes. That is the lesson of Nature, and the lesson of human history. What do we each worry about as we live our lives? We worry about our health and that of our family. We don’t generally tie our health issues to our environment, but there is a clear link.r
We believe we have free will. We are confronted with choices and make a decision and carry it out and believe that this decision was made freely by the individual we identify as ourself. At the same time, we can recognise the step-wise development which is called ’cause and effect’, or the law of Karma.
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Under the influence of the gnostic consciousness, the entire framework of the mental organisation of life, which we accept as assumed and given, would necessarily be modified. The very basis of viewing and understanding things would have to shift from one of division and separation to one of unity and oneness. This will have profound effects all spheres of human endeavor.
One of the reasons that a seeker is advised to have the assistance of an experienced guide, or guru, in the spiritual path, is that it is easy to be confused about the real meaning of what is written in the texts. For instance, when we hear about the concept of ‘conscious sleep’ or we see Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita extolled as gudakesha, usually translated as ‘conqueror of sleep’, we tend to believe this implies staying awake, and strugglilng to not let the observing mind fall into a state of sleep. What generally results is a state of exhaustion as the body and mind do not get the opportunit
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Western psychology is in its infancy as a science. It is, as is all mental knowledge, a form of ignorance, seeking and grasping for knowledge, while not actually able to see the entire picture nor understand the complexity of all the elements that go into human psychology. Thus, Freud gained a partial understanding of how unrecognised complexes, arising in many cases from trauma or childhood experiences, or natural drives hitting up against cultural taboos, can influence the way people react to various events or circumstances.
Humanity has struggled with the idea of an individual changing his character and becoming something more, or different, than what he was before. Numerous methods have been tried, and at the end of the day, almost everyone agrees that human nature and the individual character that expresses that human nature is bound and cannot be modified by any power that the human being possesses.
The human range of perception is bounded on both sides and thus, forces that are active in ranges above or below our own field of perceptions are able to act without our ability to direct know what they are doing, or interact with them consciously. To the extent that they wield influence on our lives, it is something that takes place for us basically unconsciously.
The gradations of consciousness beyond the human level represent levels of awareness and power that far exceed anything that we can appreciate from the purely human mental level. In the Taittiriya Upanishad, there is a “calculus” of gradations of bliss. “Let there be a young man, excellent and lovely in his youth, a great student; let him have fair manners and a most firm heart and great strength of body, and let all this wide earth be full of wealth for his enjoying.
We generally do not question the movements of the vital nature in our ordinary daily life. They are so much a part of what we consider to be human nature and human experience that we simply accept them and treat them as inevitable. It is true that human society has developed a framework within which such vital expressions are deemed acceptable, but this is a moving target depending on the society and the time.
The most popular and widely-known ways to connect with God are indeed meditation and prayers! And to know the other ways, the ultimate way, letâs first find out who really is God. WHO IS GOD ?rnThe general belief is that God is sitting up there in the heavens, running the whole world. But letâs analyze some myth-breaking facts on who actually is God, as described by the Great spiritual scholars of the past! When one prays to God, one refers to someone who was a mortal bei
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âMidas Touchâ and âGolden Egg Gooseâ - for sure, we all have learnt these fables in school or have heard from our grandparents as a bed-time story with the moral stating âGreed is the root of all evilâ. Similarly, the idiom âLeave and Liveâ must have visited us in some way too. But the paradox of the Kalyug Era is, we just hear and not heed, we see the sight but have no insight, we flow with dysfunction, even with malfunction but have no compunction. Our fidel
While you must continue with the medical treatment that may be ongoing for your drug addiction as well as depression, here are the two ways to overcome any barrier on the path of spirituality:rn1.The Scientific way, and rn2.The Technical way.rnBoth these ways, when adopted together, give the best and most speedy result. However, everyone has to adopt and practice this personally; other person cannot do it for us. So, letâs understand the two ways in some more depth. Since y
Stress is a feeling of an emotional or physical tensionrnToday, so many people in this world suffer from high levels of stress. It is said, âStress is our body's reaction to a particular challenge or demand. It can come from any event or thought that makes us feel frustrated, angry or nervous.â Is there a connection between stress-management and Spirituality?rnBoth stress-management and spirituality work in the direction of resolving stress. However, spirituality is far b
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If it were only simple! The integral yoga holds out the goal of not just attaining liberation from the exte al surface nature, but also transforming that nature under the impulsion and intention of the divine intention in the universal creation.
Every religion has its set of prayers, and its believers seek forgiveness from their God through these prayers. Muslims seek forgiveness and salvation through prayer in the blessed masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid Al-Nabwi in Madina. It is a matter of great importance to know that Umrah is neither the pillar of Islam nor it is compulsory but Muslims want to go for Umrah to seek forgiveness. The best way to visit these holiest sites is by booking a suitable umrah packages
It is one thing to gain an intellectual understanding of the concept of the subliminal consciousness. However, this does not provide a real experience of nor true knowledge about the action, influence and impact of the subliminal consciousness on our lives. The question then arises, whether and how it is possible to become conscious of, to gain a real awareness of, the action of the subliminal consciousness, and how to distinguish this action within oneself.
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If we put our happiness in the hands of someone elseâs love, what will happen if they fall out of love with us? Someone may love us for a while, but what happens when they fall out of love with us or vice-versa? We will have to begin to look for happiness all over again. The reason why we seek happiness from someone, or from material items, is because we have not yet experienced the happiness which naturally exists within us. This happiness is an innate part of us. It does
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In his epic poem Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol, Sri Aurobindo describes the experience of the awareness moving inwards away from the surface consciousness fixated on exte al perceptions. “In moments when the inner lamps are lit And the life’s cherished guests are left outside, Our spirit sits alone and speaks to its gulfs. A wider consciousness opens then its doors; Invading from spiritual silences A ray of the timeless Glory stoops awhile To commune still with our seized illumined clay And leaves its huge white stamp upon our lives.” (Savitri, Book I, Canto IV, pp. 47-48)
The most basic thing one ought to do to start his spiritual journey is...rnGet the knowledge of two fundamental things: rnwho am I and rnwho is governing this world (who is the doer)? rnOnce we get this knowledge, it solves all our worldly problems and we get free from all unhappiness.rnSpirituality provides a permanent solution to all problems. In this world there are so many religions. Religious rituals and practices help the development of every person. But ultimately when
However difficult it is to predict specifically the destiny of any individual, due to the complex interactions that create that destiny (or shall we say ‘destinies’), there is still a sense that life carries out the path of the energies at work, as well as the trajectory those energies follow. There is thus a ’cause and effect’ that drives the individual forward and which we call destiny, otherwise known as the fruits of karma.
To remove negative energy and make yourself spiritually positive, you will need to introduce yourself to Akram Vignan, the spiritual science, and imbibe it in your life. rnThrough Akram Vignan, first of all, ignorance of the Self is removed through Self-Realisation, which paves the path of the spiritually positive. Thereafter, with the right understanding, the negative intellect, from where the negative energy emerges, slowly starts to dissolve.rn rnSo, the first thing is you
Ladybugs, with their vibrant colours and delicate appearance, have long fascinated humans. While commonly associated with luck and good fortune, the symbolism of these tiny creatures runs deeper, especially when it comes to the orange ladybug. In this article, we delve into the spiritual significance of orange ladybugs, exploring the mystical connections and divine messages they carry. The Symbolism of Ladybugs Before delving into the specifics of orange ladybugs, it's esse
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There are several ways to approach the question of consecration of one’s being and life to the Divine. As the Mother makes clear, the need to be an individualised being that can actually have something to offer to the Divine is both paramount, and requires substantial effort to both understand the complexity of the energetic interchanges that go to make up who and what we are, and to gain a measure of independence from the forces that toss us too and fro through these interchanges.
What we frequently fail to recognise is that much of the vital interaction and mental self-justification that supports it takes place more or less without active intervention or reflection by the mind. A vital desire or conce is prodded and the mind instantly jumps to self-justification without any real review of the facts, the circumstances or the balancing interests and other stakeholders in any situation. Afterwards, if challenged, the mind may develop an elaborate set of explanations and justifications, but this all tends to stem from an initial defensive reaction that occurs instantly.r
We are constantly surrounded by ‘miracles’ in the sense that our lives are filled with activities, events, processes and circumstances that we clearly do not understand, but accept based on some explanation, assuming that someone knows what it is all about. Airplanes flying through the air, rockets traveling to outer space and visiting the moon, wireless communication anywhere in the world, wireless electric charging, and all the myriad inventions that we take for granted in the modern world — who really knows what powers are at work to make these things happen.
Everyone has had the experience, at some time or another, of imagining themselves doing something extraordinary, or at least fulfilling some dream about how their lives could develop or turn out. It may be a fantasy about winning a lottery, or gaining fame or recognition, or finding the right person to marry and raise a family with, or advancement in a career, or making some discovery, or achieving some feat of skill, or carrying out some act of heroism, etc.
What is the mind?rnMind is the place where thoughts arise and exhaust naturally. However, if we get engrossed in our thoughts, the chain of thoughts continues. How does it work?rnIn our daily life, we come across many situations. At that time, we react with a series of attachment and abhorrence, not only towards the situation, but also for the people and things associated with that situation, and thus remain engrossed in various thoughts that emerge in mind. We donât realiz
The mind gathers details from the senses, attempts to classify them according to past experience, and then tries to both judge the meaning of the situation and extrapolate how future steps will occur. This process relies on known powers of the mind, powers of analysis, powers of what is known as ‘stepwise decomposition’ and powers of logical reasoning to move from a series of data to a conclusion about a future trend or direction.
When the astronauts left the planet and were able to look back at Earth from outside, it radically changed their viewpoint. It represented a visceral shock that forced them to see things in an entirely new way from a new perspective.
Spiritual aspirants frequently complain about the obstructions provided by the physical body. There is a need to eat, a need to sleep, the constant pressure of physical existence, the wear and tear of the aging process, the potential for illness or injury, and the eventual breakdown and dissolution of the body and the attendant needs of caring for and addressing the circumstances of the body. As they focus on the vital, mental and spiritual aspects of their existence, seekers frequently begrudge the role the body plays and the need to address its requirements.
When Life emerges in Matter, there must, obviously, be some mechanism for the two principles to interact with one another. Matter must develop ways to sense, respond to and react to the action of the Life-Force. Similarly, when the Life-Force evolves and manifests in Matter, it must also become at least partially subject to the drives and other conditions that Matter brings forward in the relationship. For the seeker attempting to transform the very nature and response of Life in Matter, it is helpful to understand the various functions that create and carry out these interactions.
It is first necessary to distinguish pleasure from joy. Pleasure may arise from the most insignificant, exte al factors, a sense impression, a lucky or fortuitous turn of events, or some passing vital response to a circumstance. Pleasure is a response of the surface being to something which has a positive impact for the body, the life-energy or the mind. It lasts while the stimulus that provoked it remains in place, or for some short period after the impetus has receded, as an ‘after glow’ effect. Pleasure is transitory by nature.âAt the same time, if the stimulus abides too long, it tends to
We may observe feelings, perceptions, thoughts, emotions, ideas, imaginations, memories, etc. all arising in our minds, and, for most of us, this is all just ‘mental activity’. And for most people this is clearly enough! For those taking up the spiritual life and practice, however, it becomes difficult to understand what is going on, and what can and should be done about it, to bring about the right mental ‘texture’ of the consciousness to be receptive and able to handle the higher inspirations, intuitions, and powers as they enter into the mind.
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