Simplifying The Pursuit Of Happiness
Everybody has their own definition of happiness depending on their outlook. Happiness is a state of dandwhen we feel comfortable in existence, happiness results. When the whole mind concentrates single object for a considerable unit of time, we get a sense of -being. This is called Samadhi lording to Patanjali Yoga. Often, we perience episodes of happiness when et completely engrossed in our k with deep concentration. We even the concept of time. Why does this happen? Part of the on could be that with huge cessing power the mind can resolve conflicts so that we are at peace with selves. Another reason could be that a mind-expanding exercise where minds connect to the Universal sciousness. Thus, all of us, when centration a positive thought or dea have knowingly or unknowingly connected to the Universal Mind resulting in happiness. Similar experiences have been related by people who consumed LSD or other mind-expanding drugs. Such episodes gave great happiness to the users and a sense of connectedness to the Universe. This is similar to the state of Sanyam where contemplation, meditation and Samadhi work together on an object. The true feeling of happiness also comes when we are not attached to anything including person or idea. Detachment helps in reducing the formation of psychological knots in the brain. These knots are produced when the brain is not able to resolve properly the mismatch between expectations and reality so that permanent neural pathways or memories are formed. Memories use up neural pathways. The concept of detachment leading to happiness is also described in the Gita and Patanjali Yoga. Most attachments happen because of the desire to possess either an object or idea. Possession gives us a sense of security. A powerful brain is able to resolve every issue and thus reduces the desire for possession. Desire for possession also comes from fear. The brain is a continuously active machine and based upon signals from senses and internal churning; there are constant makings and breakings of neural pathways. The number of neural pathways available for processing information increase drastically if we have less strong the memories stored in the brain. speaking Strong memories are ased tree such events take place during childhood, or are due to traumatic happenings. According to Patanjali these memories can be dissolved through the science of Yoga and by practising Sanyam. Some believe that money provides happiness. That may be true since money allows us to take care of mundane things so that the mind is no distracted and is able to focus fully on higher goals in life. But money should be looked at as means to an end and no an end itself. There should not be any attachment to money. Absence of pain also leads to happiness. Recent researches done at Oxford University have shown that in the breathe centres for pain, both emotional an physical, are located in dorsal posterioinsula (front position of brain) and attsame place where the seat of ego exists Thus, pain management is directed bythe ego so that the whole brain is focussed for its alleviation. Since happiness is perceived by thebrain, by making our brain powerful through Yoga and meditation, wecoulresolve conflicts and live a happy and emotionally satisfying life
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The views expressed in the Article above are Anil K Rajvanshi views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Anil K Rajvanshi and Speaking Tree,Times of India
Simplifying The Pursuit Of Happiness
Everybody has their own definition of happiness depending on their outlook. Happiness is a state of dandwhen we feel comfortable in existence, happiness results. When the whole mind concentrates single object for a considerable unit of time, we get a sense of -being. This is called Samadhi lording to Patanjali Yoga. Often, we perience episodes of happiness when et completely engrossed in our k with deep concentration. We even the concept of time. Why does this happen? Part of the on could be that with huge cessing power the mind can resolve conflicts so that we are at peace with selves. Another reason could be that a mind-expanding exercise where minds connect to the Universal sciousness. Thus, all of us, when centration a positive thought or dea have knowingly or unknowingly connected to the Universal Mind resulting in happiness. Similar experiences have been related by people who consumed LSD or other mind-expanding drugs. Such episodes gave great happiness to the users and a sense of connectedness to the Universe. This is similar to the state of Sanyam where contemplation, meditation and Samadhi work together on an object. The true feeling of happiness also comes when we are not attached to anything including person or idea. Detachment helps in reducing the formation of psychological knots in the brain. These knots are produced when the brain is not able to resolve properly the mismatch between expectations and reality so that permanent neural pathways or memories are formed. Memories use up neural pathways. The concept of detachment leading to happiness is also described in the Gita and Patanjali Yoga. Most attachments happen because of the desire to possess either an object or idea. Possession gives us a sense of security. A powerful brain is able to resolve every issue and thus reduces the desire for possession. Desire for possession also comes from fear. The brain is a continuously active machine and based upon signals from senses and internal churning; there are constant makings and breakings of neural pathways. The number of neural pathways available for processing information increase drastically if we have less strong the memories stored in the brain. speaking Strong memories are ased tree such events take place during childhood, or are due to traumatic happenings. According to Patanjali these memories can be dissolved through the science of Yoga and by practising Sanyam. Some believe that money provides happiness. That may be true since money allows us to take care of mundane things so that the mind is no distracted and is able to focus fully on higher goals in life. But money should be looked at as means to an end and no an end itself. There should not be any attachment to money. Absence of pain also leads to happiness. Recent researches done at Oxford University have shown that in the breathe centres for pain, both emotional an physical, are located in dorsal posterioinsula (front position of brain) and attsame place where the seat of ego exists Thus, pain management is directed bythe ego so that the whole brain is focussed for its alleviation. Since happiness is perceived by thebrain, by making our brain powerful through Yoga and meditation, wecoulresolve conflicts and live a happy and emotionally satisfying life
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Anil K Rajvanshi views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Anil K Rajvanshi and Speaking Tree,Times of India