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Vedanta Philosophy - Fall of the Human Intellect
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SrSr TopicsTopics Ref.Ref.
11 Self vs World’s DevelopmentSelf vs World’s Development
22 Human CompositionHuman Composition
33 Emotion vs Intellection / Character of a LeaderEmotion vs Intellection / Character of a Leader
44 Consequences of Not Using IntellectConsequences of Not Using Intellect
55 Qualities of a LeaderQualities of a Leader
66 Elements of Right Living :Attitude of Giving & Not Elements of Right Living :Attitude of Giving & Not TakingTaking
77 Elements of Right Living : LoveElements of Right Living : Love
88 Elements of Right Living : KnowledgeElements of Right Living : Knowledge
SrSr TopicsTopics Ref.Ref.
99 Intellect vs. Intelligence & Devl’p Intellect Intellect vs. Intelligence & Devl’p Intellect
1010 Higher vs Lower ValuesHigher vs Lower Values
1111 Intellect Discriminates ClearlyIntellect Discriminates Clearly
1212 Corruption /Aggressive & PassiveCorruption /Aggressive & Passive
1313 3 Temperaments :Sattva,Rajas,Tamas3 Temperaments :Sattva,Rajas,Tamas
1414 Caste SystemCaste System
1515 DesiresDesires
1616 Science of Dynamic ActionScience of Dynamic Action
1717 Stress management-> Laws of lifeStress management-> Laws of life
1818 Character and conduct of a leaderCharacter and conduct of a leader
1.1. Goal of all human beings = Infinite happiness.Goal of all human beings = Infinite happiness.
2.2. Self development is more important than world’s.Self development is more important than world’s.
DetailsDetails SelfSelf WorldWorld
1 No. of people to develop 1 Infinite
2 Control 100% 0%
3 Possibility to develop X
4 Guaranty of happiness X
5 Guaranty: world w’l develop X
6 Responsible for happiness Cause Conducive
7 Law of causation Cause Effect
8 Conclusion to develop Primarily secondly
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BodyBodyOrgans of PerceptionOrgans of Perception Organs of ActionOrgans of Action
EyesEyes
EarsEars
NoseNose
TongueTongue
SkinSkin
HandsHands
FeetFeet
SpeechSpeech
ReproductionReproduction
ExcretionExcretion
Mind
Indiscriminate thought flowIndiscriminate thought flow
EmotionsEmotions
FeelingsFeelings
Likes/DislikesLikes/Dislikes
DesiresDesires
AttachmentsAttachments
ImpulsesImpulses
IntellectIntellect
Discriminate thought flowDiscriminate thought flow
ThinkingThinking
ReasoningReasoning
AnalysingAnalysing
JudgingJudging
Controlling the mindControlling the mind
Intellect
Gross intellect:Gross intellect:Thoughts pertaining Thoughts pertaining
to the worldto the world
It has Conviction. It has Conviction.
Based upon your Based upon your
reasons and logic.reasons and logic.
Subtle Intellect :Subtle Intellect :Thoughts pertaining Thoughts pertaining
to transcendentalto transcendental
It has Conscience It has Conscience
which always points which always points
towards the highest.towards the highest.
Intellect vs. Intelligence
Intelligence Intellect
1. Information
2. Tuition
3. External source
4. Herd instinct
5. Intelligence doesn’t develop intellect
6. No control over mind
7. Eg. Scientist infatuation to women or alcohol
1. Transformation of knowledge.
2. Intuition
3. Internal effort
4. Original thinking
5. More intellect you have, less intelligence you required.
6. Intellect controls the mind
7. Eg. Lawyer – water mark
Developing Intellect
Two problems :Rusted intellectUndeveloped
Two exercises :IntrospectionStudy of scriptures and reflection