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profound influence on the mental states, emotions and behaviour of an individual. Irrational instincts and impulses emanate from the endocrines and not from the braip. They generate feelings and demand appropriate action to satisfy the need. Psychological distortions (irrational fear, retaliation, cruelty etc.) vitiate our behaviour.
Let us not forget that our existence is a union of two primal forces--consciousness and vital energy, and their physical correlate is our gross body. Every part of the subtle body has its correlate in the physical body. Physical correlates are the medium of manifestations of the primal forces. Nervous system is such a medium. The sensory nerves are the media of consciousness, while the motor nerves the media for vital energy. Endocrines are the intercommunicating transformers between the subtle spiritual self and the gross physical self. They translate the code of intangible spiritual forces into a form of crude power which can work on gross physical organs of our body through the nervous system.
The seat of vital energy is also situated at the base of the spinal column. Normally the vital energy manifests itself as sex-energy (or libido). The flow can be reversed and made to travel upwards. The upward flow produces increased psychic perception. While the downward flow increases physical activity and sensuous pleasures, the upward flow will bring mental peace and equilibrium and state of bliss. All that is required is the regulation of the direction of flow,
It has been established that meditation has the power to alter the electrical activity of the nervous system as well as transmute the synthesization of the chemical messengers. Perception of body and psychic centres (endocrines) will weaken the forces of irrational impulses and ultimately eradicate the psychological distortions and evil behaviour. Development of Parapsychological Capabilities
Man represents the culmination of the process of evolution. Human mind is unique and constitutes the highest product yet available. This is because man alone, by means of science, has the power of setting higher
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| SR No. | 006557 |
| Book Title | Preksha Dhyana Perception of Body |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Mahapragna Acharya |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 1992 |
| Total Pages | 50 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English & Yoga |
| File Size | 3 MB |