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Peace Through Science of
Consciousness
(Scientific Study in Consciousness)
- Muni Dharmesh and Dr. B.P. Gaur
Without self-realization self-knowledge, Without self-knowledge self-management, Without self-management freedom and Without freedom peace are not possible.
- Lord Mahavira (Uttarajjayaņāņi - 28/30)
Peace is an outcome of understanding of self and consciousness. Selfunderstanding leads to better understanding towards others and compassion to all beings. A number of studies have documented a tremendous interest in understanding the phenomena of consciousness and its role if any in life by both philosophers' and scientists2-10. However, there is a paucity of studies to determine the properties of consciousness even in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, psychobiology, cognitive science and parapsychology2-18,
According to Jain Philosophy (Lord Mahavira; 599-527 B.C.) DITT À fauufet, fauunter 3114T I TOT faciua 3 PTI (34148) 5/104)
"The soul is that which cognizes; that which cognizes is the soul. Because it cognizes, it is soul!!." It is further explained that the soul is invisible entity and its differentiating characteristic is consciousness. The above statements provide the clue that the fundamental source of cognition is the soul and consciousness. However, there is a need to ponder upon what are the properties of consciousness and which of these are involved in cognition?
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