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behind-the-mind, mind matters, Philosophy, Self-reflection

Breaking Free: Understanding and Overcoming Habit Patterns and Impulsive Actions

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Habits shape our lives, often without us realizing their influence. While some habits are beneficial, others can trap us in cycles of impulsive actions, making change seem impossible. From a psychological and physiological perspective, breaking free from these patterns requires awareness, strategy, and discipline. This is where Vipassana meditation offers a powerful approach, addressing not just the surface-level habit but the deep-seated conditioning that fuels it.

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mind matters, Philosophy, Self-reflection

The Hindu Doctor and the Buddhist Surgeon

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Imagine spirituality as the study of medicine. Hinduism, with its vast scriptures, philosophies, and yogic sciences, is like pursuing an MBBS degree—a holistic education in the entire human system. It provides a broad and comprehensive understanding of life, the self, karma, dharma, devotion, meditation, and the ultimate goal: liberation (Moksha).
The Hindu Doctor heals the whole system, while the Buddhist Surgeon removes the disease of self. Together, they offer the complete cure. 🙏

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mind matters, Philosophy, Self-reflection

What Am I? – The Layers of Identity

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When someone asks us who we are. We usually respond with what we are doing currently or something we have been doing for a long time. Either a profession or a hobby or a pursuit. Like I’m an Engineer, a doctor, a lawyer, a student, a housewife or a businessmen etc. or An artist, a musician, a traveler etc. But, that’s just an activity or a role that we play to either earn money or gain a skill or keep ourselves busy or just feel happy. That’s the top most layer, a highly social layer, it’s what society expects us to do in order to be a part of this society that we are born into. We have no choice but to play our part, play the role.

mind matters, Philosophy, Self-reflection

Freedom from bondage – Nihilistic Advaita by Ashtavakra

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The Ashtavakra Gita (Sanskrit: अष्टावक्रगीता; IAST: aṣṭāvakragītā) or Song of Ashtavakra is a classical Advaita text in the form of a dialogue between the sage Ashtavakra and Janaka, king of Mithila / Videha. It’s a very interesting conversation. While Ashtavakra, the sage is supposed to be the one giving a discourse on Advaita and Liberation to the King, we see in the conversation, at places, where Janaka talks as if he’s already a liberated man. And, we notice nudges from Ashtavakra in response.

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mind matters, Philosophy

Higher Consciousness: Is Advaita Vedanta Just a Product of the Brain?

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This perspective raises the important point that Advaita Vedanta (and other philosophical systems) could very well be expressions of the brain’s quest to understand and find meaning in the world. The mind’s experience of oneness, especially during deep states of contemplation or altered consciousness, could lead to insights that feel profound and universal, but may indeed have roots in the neural workings of the brain.

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mind matters, Philosophy, Self-reflection

Science Catching up to Spirituality – Self Surrender and Creativity

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Scientists exploring the concept of self, free will, control and creativity reveal surprising facts about our brain and mind. self-surrender to a higher power and voluntarily giving up control seem to be resulting in highly creative moments. In this article, we will contrast that with what is known as Bhakti Yoga and Self-surrender in Yogic practices and Spiritual practices as a means to self-realization.

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Health and Lifestyle, mind matters, Philosophy, Technology

Unlocking Human Potential – Science and Spirituality – Chidakasha Gita

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Before the advent of genetic science, the concept of past lives offered a framework for understanding recurring patterns, unexplained fears, talents, or affinities. These experiences could now be interpreted as manifestations of genetic memory or inherited traits.I think the concept of liberation, reincarnation, knowledge of past lives are still aspects of human brain beyond what is called mind.

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