Yogic Philosophy: Nature of the Mind The mind is like a projector that creates its own reality. The practice is really about bringing the mind into one-pointed stillness. A mind that is not trained is one that is scattered, not able to focus on one point. The mind has many different aspects to it, there are multiple components or facets to the mind all acting to project their own identity and reality. The mind is always trying to move into the future or the past. Stages of the Mind’s development 1st stage: (Shipta); Distracted - constantly reacting to things around them. If someone does something not agreeable to them they react disagreeably back. Marked by intense emotions. Difficulty being present. 2nd stage: (Bunda) Depressed/Dull - lacking passion, purpose, drive to create something in life. We start to notice how things outside of us affect us in certain ways but still don’t understand or realize our potential to take charge of the reality we are confronted with. Marked by lethargy. 3rd stage: (Vikshipta) Restless - constantly moving from one thought to the next, unable to find groundedness. There is some control over the mind, there is goal setting, an inclination and desire to become a better version of who we are, but it is limited in capacity because of the lack of sustained focus. After 30 minutes (or however long) of whatever work, it would take a lot of effort to bring the mind back to focus. 4th stage: (Eka grata) One-pointedness - full potential is revealing itself at this stage. Much more efficient. It is difficult for the mind to get distracted and is able to manifest its will much more powerfully. Distractions don’t really arise. It is quite an advanced stage. Successful people are often at this stage. Focus can be maintained for hours on end with little to no difficulty. 5th stage: (Niruddha) Released - most advanced stage. Meditative. Thoughts can be conjured and released at will. A sense of not-self is ingrained in one’s perception with passing phenomena.
@@shivatmanyoga.. Actually some advaiti gnanis say mind is myth. Mind is just a bundle of thoughts. Once thoughts are silenced by self enquiry or any other techniques like pranayama or japa.... Mind vanishes, it doesn't exist. Only self exists after that. You can live from there with out need for mind. By pass mind and live life that is called living enlightenment. What is your opinion on this.
Yogic Philosophy: Nature of the Mind
The mind is like a projector that creates its own reality.
The practice is really about bringing the mind into one-pointed stillness.
A mind that is not trained is one that is scattered, not able to focus on one point.
The mind has many different aspects to it, there are multiple components or facets to the mind all acting to project their own identity and reality.
The mind is always trying to move into the future or the past.
Stages of the Mind’s development
1st stage: (Shipta); Distracted - constantly reacting to things around them. If someone does something not agreeable to them they react disagreeably back. Marked by intense emotions. Difficulty being present.
2nd stage: (Bunda) Depressed/Dull - lacking passion, purpose, drive to create something in life. We start to notice how things outside of us affect us in certain ways but still don’t understand or realize our potential to take charge of the reality we are confronted with. Marked by lethargy.
3rd stage: (Vikshipta) Restless - constantly moving from one thought to the next, unable to find groundedness. There is some control over the mind, there is goal setting, an inclination and desire to become a better version of who we are, but it is limited in capacity because of the lack of sustained focus. After 30 minutes (or however long) of whatever work, it would take a lot of effort to bring the mind back to focus.
4th stage: (Eka grata) One-pointedness - full potential is revealing itself at this stage. Much more efficient. It is difficult for the mind to get distracted and is able to manifest its will much more powerfully. Distractions don’t really arise. It is quite an advanced stage. Successful people are often at this stage. Focus can be maintained for hours on end with little to no difficulty.
5th stage: (Niruddha) Released - most advanced stage. Meditative. Thoughts can be conjured and released at will. A sense of not-self is ingrained in one’s perception with passing phenomena.
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Actually some advaiti gnanis say mind is myth. Mind is just a bundle of thoughts. Once thoughts are silenced by self enquiry or any other techniques like pranayama or japa.... Mind vanishes, it doesn't exist. Only self exists after that. You can live from there with out need for mind. By pass mind and live life that is called living enlightenment. What is your opinion on this.
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Great video 😊 Just what I needed! Good way of thinking about the progression of mind into our own control.
Thanks Yash! How are you doing brother? Long time!
Beautifully explained, that's as clear as the wisest swamis I ever met 🙏
Thanks! :)
Thank you for loving kindness of spreading good thoughts and practices. thank you for your time and wisdom.
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Great awareness is required to achieve the fifth status of mind .
Very nicely explained and narrated by you .
Pranam
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Namaste ji! Thank you :)
Your video is truly enlightening 🙏
Thank you Anupam! :)
Great listening to this. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Heather! Glad you enjoyed it.
This was great, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Elsa! :)
Very well put together.
Thanks! :)
Please could you show me how to make the correct Kitchari? Thanx and Lots of Light, Love and Possitivity
Loved this explanation 🎉❤
Thank you a lot for awareness about mind ..I feel the stage where I am now
Glad you found it useful!
Excellent, brother. Thank you
You're most welcome! :)
Merci, très clair!
What yoga practice one should start to train the mind into being present and focused alongwith overall health improvement.
Really good video!
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Merci, trés clair!
Nicely presented
Amazing!!!
Thanks!!
Beautifully explained, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! :)
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Thank you. 🙏🏼
Welcome! :)
THANK YOU
You’re welcome ☺️
On what level would we place a scientist and a God realised devotee?
So is a yogin a vlogger?
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Where are the thoughts arising from if they are real at all ?
Thoughts arise through an interaction between your past memories and current circumstances.
Very high levels of masochism...
Sir r u enlightened?
Depends on your definition of enlightenment :)
@@shivatmanyoga have u realized God inside you?
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Wrongly explained
That was amazing. Thank you!
I'm glad it resonates with you :)