The discussion explores the four dimensions of the mind in yogic culture: buddhi (intellect), ahamkara (identity), manas (memory), and chitta (pure intelligence). While intellect drives external achievements, identity shapes perceptions, and memory influences actions, chitta remains unsullied by memory, offering access to the cosmos beyond societal and biological constraints. By distancing oneself from identities and touching chitta, one transcends cyclical existence (samsara) and gains freedom from past influences. The speaker suggests shedding identities before sleep to connect with this pure consciousness, allowing the mind to manifest empowered shapes.
The Nature of Chitta and Its Manifestation
- Chitta is a dimension of the mind that manifests in the world when empowered by life energy.
- The shape or form given to chitta will manifest externally.
"So what shape you give to your chitta it will always manifest in the world because it's empowered by life making energy behind it."
- The quote explains that chitta, when shaped by an individual, manifests in the physical world due to the life energy that empowers it.
The Dimension of Intelligence and Cosmic Access
- Touching the dimension of intelligence can eliminate the longing to expand.
- Access to this intelligence offers unbridled access to the cosmos.
"If you touch the dimension of intelligence then this longing to expand will disappear in you because you found unbridled access to the cosmos."
- The quote highlights that accessing a higher dimension of intelligence can fulfill the innate human desire to expand by providing limitless cosmic access.
Practical Step for Personal Development
- A simple yet fundamental step can be taken to initiate personal growth.
- This involves a practice related to placing an object on the bedside table before sleep.
"You can take one fundamental step today so before going to sleep keep it on your bedside table morning it'll be there it'll not go anywhere leave it there and go to sleep you started the journey."
- The quote suggests a practical exercise involving placing an object beside one's bed as a metaphorical or literal step towards personal development.
The Complexity of the Mind in Yogic Culture
- The English language simplifies the concept of the mind into one word, whereas yogic culture identifies 16 parts.
- The mind is categorized into four primary aspects: buddhi, ahamkara, manas, and chitta.
"In the yogic culture There are 16 parts to the Mind 16 dimensions of human mind so let me compress it into four the four aspects of the Mind are called buddhi ahamkara Manas and chitta."
- The quote illustrates the complexity of the mind in yogic philosophy, which breaks it down into multiple dimensions, simplifying them into four key aspects for understanding.
Buddhi: The Intellect
- Buddhi represents the intellect and is the driving force in the modern world.
- It enables external advancements, enhancing life's comforts and conveniences.
"Buddhi means the intellect today modern world is largely run by the intellect so with this we can do many things on the outside we can go on enhancing the Comforts and conveniences of Life."
- The quote describes buddhi as the intellect, which is crucial for technological and societal advancements in the contemporary world.
Ahamkara: Identity and Its Influence
- Ahamkara is often misunderstood as ego but actually refers to identity.
- The intellect functions to protect one's identity once it is established.
"The next dimension of the mind is referred to as a hankara normally people think it means ego no it means identity you're identified with something the moment you're identified with something your intellect will work only to protect that identity."
- The quote clarifies the concept of ahamkara, emphasizing its role in shaping and defending personal identity rather than being synonymous with ego.
The Role of Memory in Intellect Function
- The intellect relies on a memory bank to function effectively.
- Memory is essential for the intellect to operate and maintain identity.
"But this intellect cannot function without a memory bank."
- The quote highlights the dependency of the intellect on memory, which serves as a foundational element for its operation and identity preservation.
Dimensions of Memory and Intelligence
- Memory is not a singular entity; it exists in multiple dimensions including conscious, subconscious, genetic, and evolutionary memory.
- The human body contains significantly more memory than the mind, highlighting the complexity and extent of memory stored within every cell.
- The concept of "Mano Maya kosha" refers to the entire spread of memory and intelligence throughout the body, not just localized in the brain.
- The fourth dimension of intelligence, called "chitta," is unique because it remains unaffected by any form of memory, representing pure intelligence.
- Engaging with "chitta" allows an individual to transcend various influences of memory such as genetic, evolutionary, and cultural memories.
"There are trillion times more memory in your body than in your mind so this is why this is called as Mano Maya kosha."
- This quote emphasizes the vast reservoir of memory stored within the body, underscoring the concept of "Mano Maya kosha" as the pervasive network of memory and intelligence.
"The fourth dimension of intelligence is called chitta; this is a dimension of intelligence which is unsullied by memory."
- Chitta represents a pure form of intelligence that exists independently of any memory, offering a pathway to transcend past influences and experiences.
"If you touch this dimension then the memory has no influence on you...past cannot recycle itself through you."
- Engaging with chitta allows individuals to break free from the cyclical influence of memory, enabling a state of being unaffected by past experiences or inherited traits.
Samsara and Cyclical Life
- Samsara is often misunderstood as family, but it actually means a cyclical life, where one is caught in repetitive cycles without progress.
- Functioning within the first three dimensions of intelligence keeps one in a cyclical mode, implying no real advancement in life.
- Transcending samsara involves accessing a higher dimension of intelligence known as chitta, which allows for an escape from cyclical existence.
"Say you're in a state of samsara. Samsara means a lot of people today understand as family. It doesn't mean family. Samsara means a cyclical life."
- Samsara is clarified as a state of being in repetitive cycles, not a familial concept as commonly misunderstood.
"If you're in Cycles or if you're going in circles, what does it mean? That means you're not getting anywhere."
- Being in cycles signifies stagnation and lack of progress in life.
"As long as you're functioning within the first three dimensions of intelligence, you are in a cyclical mode."
- Operating within the basic dimensions of intelligence keeps one trapped in repetitive cycles.
Chitta and Transcendence
- Chitta is a higher dimension of intelligence that enables one to transcend the cyclical nature of existence.
- Accessing chitta provides unbridled access to the cosmos, fulfilling the longing to expand beyond current limitations.
- Yogis describe touching chitta as gaining mastery over one's existence, humorously suggesting that it makes gods your slaves.
"If you want to transcend the samsara nature of who you are or the cyclical nature of your existence, then you touch the dimension of intelligence which is referred to as chitta."
- Chitta is the key to overcoming the limitations of cyclical existence.
"If you touch the dimension of intelligence, then this longing to expand will disappear in you because you found unbridled access to the cosmos."
- Accessing chitta satisfies the innate desire to grow and connect with the universe.
"In yoga, the yogis have a mischievous way of expressing this. They say if you touch your chitta, then Gods will become your slaves."
- The mastery gained through chitta is humorously likened to having control over divine forces.
Identity and Detachment
- Writing down all personal identities, starting from the body, helps in creating a distance from these identifications.
- The goal is to exist as a piece of life, free from labels and identities, fostering a sense of pure being.
"You can take one fundamental step today. That is, you have the habit of writing things. So you just sit down today before you go to bed, write down what are all the different types of identities that you have taken starting from your body."
- A practical exercise is suggested to identify and detach from personal identities.
"See if you can create a little distance from these identifications. Just work on that. That's the first step that you are not identified with anything."
- The exercise aims to cultivate detachment from personal identities, promoting a state of pure existence.
Identity and Consciousness
- The concept of identity is explored, emphasizing that identities such as gender, caste, creed, religion, and race are superficial.
- The speaker suggests that before sleeping, one should metaphorically leave their identities aside to connect with a deeper sense of self.
- This practice is suggested as a way to engage with consciousness more profoundly, free from societal labels.
"In the garden, you don't really think you're a young woman or if you are that identified, you can't help it even there if you just doze off a little bit, you don't sleep as a young woman; you just sleep simply as life, isn't it?"
- The quote highlights the idea that in a state of rest or relaxation, one's identity dissolves, and they exist simply as life itself.
"I'm saying something so fundamental as your body and gender, even that identity is only on the surface."
- This emphasizes that even the most personal aspects of identity, like gender, are superficial layers over one's true essence.
"To work in the world, you need an identity. Without identity, you cannot function in the world."
- Acknowledges the necessity of identity for functioning in society, despite its superficial nature.
"Before going to sleep, take off all the identities, keep it on your bedside table. Morning, it'll be there; it'll not go anywhere. Leave it there and go to sleep."
- Suggests a practice of consciously setting aside identities to connect with a deeper state of consciousness during sleep.
The Nature of Consciousness
- Consciousness is described as the fundamental basis of life, with the mind being a tool that can be shaped by consciousness.
- The concept of "chitta" is introduced, referring to a deeper aspect of consciousness that, when given a shape, manifests in reality.
- The mind is likened to a cloud, capable of taking any form, which is determined by the shape given to one's chitta.
"You started the journey which is connected with the Consciousness which is most important."
- Emphasizes the importance of connecting with consciousness as a fundamental journey.
"If you find a shape for your chitta, that shape will manifest always because it's empowered by life-making material with you."
- Suggests that the shape of one's chitta, or consciousness, has a powerful influence on reality.
"Mind is like a cloud; you can make it any shape. You can make it Godlike, you can make it a devil out of it, you can make a pig out of it."
- Illustrates the flexibility of the mind and its ability to take any form based on the influence of one's consciousness.
"What shape you give to your chitta, it will always manifest in the world because it's empowered by life-making energy behind it."
- Reinforces the idea that consciousness has the power to shape reality through the form it takes within the mind.