Lecture 9

The Body as an Instrument of the Self

Lecture 10
Understanding Harmony in the Self
 Human Being Self Co-existence Body
Ekkuo eSa lgvfLrRo “kjhj
Need Happiness (e.g. Respect) Physical Facility (e.g. Food)
vko';drk lq[k ¼tSls lEeku½ lqfo/kk ¼tSls Hkkstu½
In Time Continuous Temporary
dky esa fujUrj lkef;d
In Quantity Qualitative (is Feeling) Quantitative (Required in
ek=k esa xq.kkRed ¼Hkko gS½ Limited Quantity)
Ekk=kRed ¼lhfer ek=k es½a
Fulfilled By Right Understanding & Right Physio-chemical Things
iwfrZ ds fy, Feeling lgh le>] lgh Hkko HkkSfrd&jklk;fud oLrq

Activity Desire, Thought, Eating, Walking…

fØ;k Expectation… [kkuk] pyuk---
bPNk] fopkj] vk”kk---
In Time Continuous Temporary
dky esa fujUrj lkef;d
Response Knowing, Assuming,
Recognising, Fulfilling Recognising, Fulfilling
tkuuk] ekuuk] igpkuuk] fuokZg djuk igpkuuk] fuokZg djuk

Consciousness pSrU; Material tM+

 Self Body
Consciousness INFORMATION Material
Instruction
Sensation
 Self Body
Consciousness INFORMATION Material
Instruction
Sensation

I am My body is
I want to live My body is used as an instrument
 Self Body
Consciousness INFORMATION Material
Instruction
Sensation

I am My body is
I want to live My body is used as an instrument
I want to live with continuous Physical facility is required for
happiness nurturing, protection and right
utilization of the body
To understand and to live in harmony Production, protection and right
at all levels of being (from self to utilization of physical facility is a
entire existence) is my program of part of my program (<1/4th)
action for continuous happiness
 Self Body
Consciousness INFORMATION Material
Instruction
Sensation

I am My body is
I want to live My body is used as an instrument
I want to live with continuous Physical facility is required for
happiness nurturing, protection and right
utilization of the body
To understand and to live in harmony Production, protection and right
at all levels of being (from self to utilization of physical facility is a
entire existence) is my program of part of my program
action for continuous happiness
I am the: I use the body as an instrument
Seer, Doer, Enjoyer (Experiencer) for fulfillment my program
nz’Vk] drkZ] HkksDrk
I am the Seer
“Seer” means the one that sees / understands

e.g. If you are given something in your hand and you conclude that it is a pen, it is not your eyes
that concluded this. It is you that concluded this. The Self sees via the eyes – the eyes don’t
see themselves
Like that all the 5 senses are just the instrument that enable the Self to see something outside

Just like you see outside, you can also see ‘within’, without using the body for sensation
e.g. You can ‘see’ that you are feeling happy, getting angry...

Thus, the Self ‘sees’ or understands, sometimes with the help of the body, sometimes without
the help of body

The Body is used as an instrument

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I am the Doer
“Doer” means the one that does, who takes decision to do

I am the one who decides. I decide what to do, what not to do...

I may or may not use the body to do – what I think of is my decision. I do that thinking within
myself (there is no role of the body in this)

If required, the body is used to express my decision

The Body is used as an instrument

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I am the Enjoyer (Experiencer)

“Enjoyer” means the one that experiences happiness / unhappiness

I am the one that feels enthused or depressed. I am the one that feels angry or
delighted...

I am the enjoyer, the experiencer

The Body is used as an instrument

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 Self Body
Consciousness INFORMATION Material
Instruction
Sensation

I am My body is
I want to live My body is used as an instrument
I want to live with continuous Physical facility is required for
happiness nurturing, protection and right
utilization of the body
To understand and to live in harmony Production, protection and right
at all levels of being (from self to utilization of physical facility is a
entire existence) is my program of part of my program
action for continuous happiness
I am the: I use the body as an instrument
Seer, Doer, Enjoyer (Experiencer) for fulfillment of my program
nz’Vk] drkZ] HkksDrk
The Self is The Body is
central to human existence an instrument of the Self
Activities of Self eSa dh fdz;k,a
Ability Activity
fØz;k
Self eSa 1.

2.

3. Desire Imaging
bPNk fp=.k
4. Thought Imagination
Analysing-Comparing
fopkj fo'ys"dYiuk”khyrk
k.k&rqyu
5. Expectation Selecting-Tasting
vk'kk p;u&vkLoknu
Information
Body 'kjhj

Behaviour O;ogkj Work dk;Z

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Activities of Self eSa dh fdz;k,a
Power Activity Meaning
“kfDr fØz;k
Self eSa 1.

2.

3. Desire Imaging What I want to be

My feeling within
bPNk fp=.k
4. Thought Analysing-Comparing How to go about it
How to ensure fulfillment of the
fopkj fo'ys"k.k&rqyu feeling (its details)
5. Expectation Selecting-Tasting What I have to do outside
for expression of the feeling
vk'kk p;u&vkLoknu
Information
Imagination
Body 'kjhj
dYiuk”khyrk
Note: We explore these activities in detail in UHV-III

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Source of Motivations for our Desires - Its Implications
Power Activity Self verification on the basis
“kfDr fØz;k of Natural Acceptance
Self eSa 1. lgt Loh—fr ds vk/kkj ij
3 tkap dj
Preconditioning 2. Self-organised

ekU;rk 1 Lora=rk √
3. Desire Imaging
Enslavement bPNk fp=.k
4. Thought Analysing-Comparing
ijra=rk X
fopkj fo'ys"k.k&rqyu Imagination
5. Expectation Selecting-Tasting
dYiuk”khyrk
vk'kk p;u&vkLoknu
Information
Body 'kjhj 2 Sensation

laosnuk
Behaviour O;ogkj Work dk;Z
Enslavement ijra=rk X
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Preconditioning, Sensation and Natural Acceptance
Preconditioning: Assuming without knowing. Depends on something or someone outside,
keeps changing. Not sure if it leads to harmony or if it leads to contradiction

Sensation: Happiness from favourable sensation of Sound, Touch, Form, Taste, Smell through
body
Happiness from indulgence
tasty-necessary → tasty-unnecessary → tasteless-unnecessary → intolerable

Natural Acceptance: Purpose or what to be, what to do as a human being. Leads to harmony
(happiness) within, continuity is desirable, possible
For Relationship [for mutual fulfillment, complimentarity, not for opposition]
For Harmony [for mutual enrichment, not for exploitation- being in harmony within, and harmony
with outside]
For Co-existence [for co-existence, not for conflict]

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Content of Imagination in the Self
Natural Acceptance Is it like this?
D = Continuous Happiness & Prosperity

D1 D2 D3 …..Dn

T11, T12 ….T1n T21, T22,…T2n T31, T32,..T3n Tn1, Tn2,..Tnn

E111, E112 ,.. E1n E21, E22,.. E2n

Or is it like this?
Natural Acceptance Preconditioning Sensation D = ?
D1.. Dn = Consumption,
profit, name, fame…
D1 D2 D3 …Dn sensual pleasure …
knowledge,…
T11, T12,….T1n T21, T22, …T2n T31, T32,…T3n Tn1, Tn2,…Tnn

E111, E112 ,.. E1n E21, E22,.. E2n

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State of Imagination – Random and Disorganised
If the imagination is random and disorganised
It indicates a state of confusion

Many of these imaginations may be

contrary to each other and contrary to the natural acceptance

This contradiction in desires, in thoughts, in expectations, this contradiction between desires and
thoughts, this contradiction between desire-thought-expectation and the natural acceptance,
all these contradictions result in unhappiness

If we observe carefully, we realize that we have accumulated a lot of desires, which are resulting
in numerous thoughts and expectations

Harmony in the Self is realised when there are no contradictions in the imagination
and all imagination is in accordance with natural acceptance

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State of Imagination – Random and Disorganised
Force / Power Activity
cy@“kfDr fØz;k
1. Realization Natural
vuqHko 3 Acceptance
2. Understanding INTENTION
Preconditioning 1 cks/k
ekU;rk 3. Desire Imaging
bPNk fp=.k
4. Thought Analysing COMPETENCE
fopkj fo'ys"k.k What You Are
5. Expectation Selecting/Tasting
vk'kk p;u@vkLoknu
Information
2 Sensation
Body 'kjhj
Behaviour O;ogkj Work dk;Z Lakosnuk

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Harmony in Self = D, T, E in accordance with Natural Acceptance
Force / Power Activity
cy@“kfDr fØz;k
1. Realization Natural
Right Understanding
vuqHko to
Acceptance
be ensured in the Self
2. Understanding INTENTION
cks/k Guided

3. Desire Imaging
bPNk fp=.kContent of
imagination
4. Thought Analysing COMPETENCE
fopkj fo'ysGuided
"k.k by What You Are
5. Expectation Selecting/Tasting
Right Understanding
vk'kk p;u@vkLoknu
Information
Body 'kjhj
Behaviour O;ogkj Work dk;Z Happiness = To be in a state of Harmony
Lkq[k ¾ laxhr esa] O;oLFkk esa thuk
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Some Details
of
The Self
Deluded Self: Imagination on basis of Sensation & Preconditioning
Self
Power Dynamic Activity State Activity
verification on
“kfDr xfr fØz;k fLFkfr fØz;k the basis of
1. Authentication Realization B1 Natural
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Áek.k vuqHko Acceptance
Preconditioning 1
Self

2. Determination Understanding lgt Loh—fr ds

ekU;rk
eSa
ladYi cks/k
3. Desire Imaging Contemplation
vkËkkj ij tkap
bPNk fp=.k fparu dj
4. Thought Analysing Comparing B2 Unguided Senses,
fopkj fo'ys"k.k rqyu Health, Profit
5. Expectation Selecting Tasting Unguided
vk'kk p;u vkLoknu Sensation

Body 'kjhj 2 Sensation

Behaviour O;ogkj Work dk;Z
ekuo Lakosnuk
Other nwljk Human Rest of Nature
euq";srj iz—fr
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Pure Self: Imagination on basis of Realisation, Understanding & Contemplation
Space “kwU;
Power Dynamic Activity State Activity
“kfDr xfr fØz;k fLFkfr fØz;k
1. Authentication Realization Co-existence
B1 lg&vfLrRo
Áek.k vuqHko
2. Determination Understanding Harmony in Nature
Self

ladYi cks/k O;oLFkk

eSa

3. Desire Imaging Contemplation Participation in Larger

Order, Relationship
bPNk fp=.k fparu O;oLFkk esa Hkkxhnkjh

4. Thought Analysing Comparing B2 Co-existence, Harmony,

Justice Guided Senses,
fopkj fo'ys"k.k rqyu Health, Profit

5. Expectation Selecting Tasting Goal, Value

Guided Sensation
vk'kk p;u vkLoknu
Body 'kjhj
Behaviour O;ogkj Work dk;Z Participation Òkxhnkjh
Other nwljk Human ekuo Rest of Nature in larger Order O;oLFkk esa
euq";srj iz—fr
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Sanskar
Sanskar =
Acceptances derived out of ∑ [ Desire + Thought + Expectation ]
from all time

Presently, it is likely to be a mixture of:

▪ Understanding of the human reality, of the universal, invariant existential laws / principles
▪ Conclusions drawn from life events / experiences, which may or may not be in line with the existential
laws / principles

“What I Am” is largely our sanskar

Our perspective is a part of our sanskar
Our tendencies, habits, likes-dislikes are also a part of our sanskar
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Realisation of Co-existence & it’s expression – Universal Human Order

REALISATION
WITHIN

Human Tradition
ekuoh; ijaijk
Mutual Happiness Mutual Prosperity Fulfillment of Human Goal
mHk; lq[k mHk; le`f) Ekkuo y{; dh iwfrZ
Undivided Human Society EXPRESSION Universal Human Order
v[k.M ekuoh; lekt OUTSIDE lkoZHkkSe ekuoh; O;oLFkk
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To See (To Observe)

Exercise
1. Seeing the Self by the Self
The consciousness observing the consciousness

2. Seeing the Body by the Self

The consciousness observing the material

3. Seeing the Co-existence, the Space by the Self

The consciousness observing the co-existence
– observing the distance between the Self and the Body
– “ “ relationship “ “ “ “ “ “

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 Exercises 1 and 2

We (each one of us) are doing these

exercises for developing ourselves

- Developing understanding and

- Purification of accumulated feeling and thought
 Exercise 1

Observing the Self by the Self

Looking within

Note:
This is just one way of looking within (not the only way)
The steps mentioned in this exercise, are one possible set of steps
(not the only set of steps)
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Step 1: Self Observation, Self Awareness
I (Self, consciousness) am observing myself (Self, I)
Be aware of Yourself
(a simple way is to be aware of your imagination)
1a. Try and observe your imagination.
Try and observe the desire, thought and expectation in your imagination.

I am observing the Self by the Self

I am observing my imagination- desire (feeling), thought and expectation at this moment

Observe the imagination going on within you at this moment of time, just as it is –
without evaluating it… without reacting to it… without trying to stop it… without trying to change
it…

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Step 1: Self Observation, Self Awareness
1b. If you are not able to see your imagination directly, then you may begin with observing your thought:
If you are able to see your thoughts, try to see the desire (feeling) behind it.
Ultimately, we have to see the complete imagination.

Try to observe your desire ( feeling), thought and expectation going on in your imagination.
In particular, focus on your desire (feeling)

Observe the imagination going on within you at this moment of time, just as they are –
without evaluating them… without reacting to them… without trying to stop them… without trying to change
them… each moment

This is a very simple, but very important step

Write down your observations in your journal

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Sum Up
Human Being is co-existence of Self and Body
The Self is the seer, doer and enjoyer – it is central to human existence
The need of the Self is continuous happiness

For this, the program of the Self is:

To understand harmony & at all levels of being

To live in harmony 1. As an individual human being
2. As a member of the family
3. As a member of society
4. As an unit in nature/existence

Production, protection and right utilization of physical facility is a part of my program.

The Body is an instrument of the Self
The transaction between Self and Body is only in the form of information

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Sum Up
The Self is a unit of consciousness. It consists of various activities which are going on continuously
▪ The activities of desire, thought and expectation are together called imagination (block B2)
▪ We can begin to observe the Self by becoming aware of our
− imagination and
− natural acceptance
▪ Behaviour and work are external expressions of imagination

Imagination may be motivated by preconditioning or sensation or natural acceptance (right understanding)

▪ When imagination is fully guided by right understanding, Block B1, the Self is in harmony in continuity;
and therefore in a state of continuous happiness. This is the state of self-organization (स्वतंत्रता). In this
state, the conduct is definite and human
▪ When the imagination is motivated by preconditioning or sensation, the Self may be in harmony or
disharmony/contradiction; and thus in a state of happiness or unhappiness. This is a state of
enslavement (परतंत्रता). In this state, the conduct is indefinite (it may be human or inhuman)

I need to observe myself in the process of ensuring right understanding.

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Practice Session after Lecture 10
1. It was mentioned that when you are consuming any physical facility, the following sequence
applies:
Tasty-Necessary → Tasty-Unnecessary → Tasteless-Unnecessary → Intolerable
Observe this sequence for at least five types of physical facility, say a tasty food, TV programs,
your favourite music, etc.
In contrast, observe that any feeling in you is either naturally acceptable or not. If a feeling is
naturally acceptable, you want it continuously; and if not naturally acceptable, you do not want it
even for a moment.
What are your conclusions from this exercise? Is continuous happiness possible through
sensation by consuming physical facility? What are the other options for continuity of happiness?

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Practice Session after Lecture 10…
• Observe your imagination for about 15 minutes. List down the object of your imagination at
least once every minute. From this list or from directly observing your imagination, make a
sequence diagram (as shown below).

• Now write down your observations:

▪ Are you able to see your imagination all of the time or only some of the time?
▪ If you are able to see (be aware of) your imagination only some of the time, what do you think is the
reason?
▪ Are all your imaginations well connected (one imagination leads logically to another imagination) or are
there sudden changes from one subject to another subject or there are gaps in between one
imagination and another imagination? What is the reason for this state of imagination?
▪ What are your observations from this exercise?
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Practice Session after Lecture 10…

• Take your list of desires. Revise it if you need to. For each desire, identify the primary
source of motivation (sensation, preconditioning or natural acceptance). If there is any
desire which has more than one source of motivation, split it into two or more desires.
E.g. a desire for good clothes may be motivated by your natural acceptance (to protect
the Body from excessive heat or cold) and also be motivated by the social
preconditioning for the clothes of the latest fashion. In such a case, split the desire into
two desires. Now, write down your observations:
▪ What percentage (approximately) of your desires is motivated by your natural acceptance? This will
give you an idea of the percentage that you are self-organised. Keep in mind that natural acceptance is
about purpose and it does not change with time, place or person.
▪ What percentage (approximately) of your desires is motivated by sensation or preconditioning? Now
you can get an idea of the percentage that you are dependent or enslaved.
▪ What effort is necessary to be completely self-organised (if that is your goal)?

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Expected Outcome
• The students are able to see that all physical facility they use is required for a limited time in a
limited quantity. Sensation through physical facility cannot be the source of continuous
happiness. They are able to see that in case of feelings; they want continuity of the naturally
acceptable feelings and they do not want feelings which are not naturally acceptable even for a
single moment.

• The students become aware of the activities of the Self and start finding their focus of attention
at different moments. Also, they are able to see that many of their desires are coming from
outside (through preconditioning or sensations) and are not based on their natural acceptance.
They are able to find out their level of self-organisation and enslavement.

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Self Reflection