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The physical body is the mortal, material body that acts-eats breathes, and moves. The physical body consists of five constituent elements: ether, air, water, fire, and earth. The body consists of three features: birth, old age, death. The physical body has the capacity to experience joy and sorrow and also form the basis of earthly relationships. After death, the physical body also dies and the 5 elements are dissolved. <ref>Das Subhamoy.Sanskriti Magazine. Hinduism. The Hindu Concept of Three Bodies-Body, Mind, and Existence. Accessed on: 20201/04/05. Available from: https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/indian-religions/hinduism/hindu-concept-three-bodies-body-mind-existence/</ref> | The physical body is the mortal, material body that acts-eats breathes, and moves. The physical body consists of five constituent elements: ether, air, water, fire, and earth. The body consists of three features: birth, old age, death. The physical body has the capacity to experience joy and sorrow and also form the basis of earthly relationships. After death, the physical body also dies and the 5 elements are dissolved. <ref name=":2">Das Subhamoy.Sanskriti Magazine. Hinduism. The Hindu Concept of Three Bodies-Body, Mind, and Existence. Accessed on: 20201/04/05. Available from: https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/indian-religions/hinduism/hindu-concept-three-bodies-body-mind-existence/</ref> | ||
=== Inner faculty | === Inner faculty === | ||
This is the body of vital energy that is constantly working and changing to keep the physical body alive. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> This also consists of 5 basic elements like that of the physical body but these haven't undergone the panchikarana process and it acts as a storage of thoughts and process. <ref name=":2" />The inner faculty of the human body consists of mind, intellect, Chitta, and ego. The mind processes sensory inputs and has the quality of duality like sad and happy, pain and pleasure. The intellect part analyzes, discriminates, decides, and judges. Ego is the doer and experiencer whereas the Chitta is the storehouse of memories and impressions of life. <ref name=":0" />This body continues after the death as well and serves as a vehicle for reincarnation <ref name=":2" /> | |||
=== Deep inner self === | |||
The deep inner self is the nonchanging pure consciousness that has the quality of union. It is the main source of all knowledge, intelligence, creativity, and natural laws that govern existence. <ref name=":0" />This is the most complex body and has an undifferentiated form. <ref name=":2" /> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Meditation is a practice that was originated in Vedic time and is used as a modality in Ayurveda (Science of Life), the comprehensive, natural health care system.[1] The word Meditate is derived from the Latin word Meditari which means to think about or consider and the root word Med means to take appropriate measures.[2] The main purpose of meditation is to connect oneself to one's deep inner self and the fundamental unity of every living thing. [1][2]
Meditation has various techniques which include contemplation, concentration, use of various sounds, guided meditation, meditative movement exercises such as yoga and tai-chi, qigong, breathing exercises, and Matra. These techniques work at various levels like senses, mind, intellect, and emotions. Among all of these techniques, the one which achieves the goal to connect the deep inner self meets the true purpose of meditation.[1]
How is the human body viewed in Vedic Science?[edit | edit source]
The human body consists of three aspects:
Physical body
Inner faculty
Deep inner self
Physical body[edit | edit source]
The physical body is the mortal, material body that acts-eats breathes, and moves. The physical body consists of five constituent elements: ether, air, water, fire, and earth. The body consists of three features: birth, old age, death. The physical body has the capacity to experience joy and sorrow and also form the basis of earthly relationships. After death, the physical body also dies and the 5 elements are dissolved. [3]
Inner faculty[edit | edit source]
This is the body of vital energy that is constantly working and changing to keep the physical body alive. [1][3] This also consists of 5 basic elements like that of the physical body but these haven't undergone the panchikarana process and it acts as a storage of thoughts and process. [3]The inner faculty of the human body consists of mind, intellect, Chitta, and ego. The mind processes sensory inputs and has the quality of duality like sad and happy, pain and pleasure. The intellect part analyzes, discriminates, decides, and judges. Ego is the doer and experiencer whereas the Chitta is the storehouse of memories and impressions of life. [1]This body continues after the death as well and serves as a vehicle for reincarnation [3]
Deep inner self[edit | edit source]
The deep inner self is the nonchanging pure consciousness that has the quality of union. It is the main source of all knowledge, intelligence, creativity, and natural laws that govern existence. [1]This is the most complex body and has an undifferentiated form. [3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Sharma H. Meditation: Process and effects. Ayu. 2015 Jul;36(3):233. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4895748/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carrico Mara. A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation.Yoga Journal. Accessed on: 2021/04/05.Available from: https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/let-s-meditate/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Das Subhamoy.Sanskriti Magazine. Hinduism. The Hindu Concept of Three Bodies-Body, Mind, and Existence. Accessed on: 20201/04/05. Available from: https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/indian-religions/hinduism/hindu-concept-three-bodies-body-mind-existence/
