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functions, their internal structure and the biochemical reactions that take place within them are known by doctors, the more we seem to fail to grasp the basic, purpose and meaning of the system that they together create and which one experiences as unique identity or soul, self or conscience. Spirituality means internal experience of the individual and realizing its true identity, soul - the spirit within. It is an understanding that whatever happens take place in the inner most layers of consciousness. It is above mind, head, heart and senses, more peaceful, more integrated to feel a certain depth within.
Mahavira said, “Soul is the origin of body."
The religion preached by Mahavira is purely spiritual, with self-knowledge as the starting point and self-realization or direct perception of soul as the final end. To know oneself or one's real identity one should also know one's body. Body is the door to go inside. Jain texts, Acharang Sutra, states that one who perceive in meditation with the mind's eye the phenomena and sensations taking place in his body, gradually succeeds in perceiving the subtle body and thus one can understand the numerous mysteries of human body. By further practice of this technique of meditation and training the mind for such perception, one begins to realize the current of consciousness flowing in the body. This enables a person to understand one's true nature and realize self. It enables man to bring together his scattered energies and manifest his hitherto concealed potential.
Spirituality is associated with mental health and aimed at personal well-being. Happiness is closely related to health. World Health Organization defines
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