Spiritual Nature Of The Mind

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The functional structure of the mind

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The functional structure of the mind | Components of the mind

1. Conscious mind

2. Sub-conscious mind

3. Unconscious mind

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The functional structure of the mind | Components of the mind

1. Conscious mind

2. Sub-conscious mind

3. Unconscious mind

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The functional structure of the mind | A Diagrammatic representation

Conscious mind (10%)

Sub-conscious mind (90%)

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The analogy of an iceberg

Conscious mind (10%)

Sub-conscious mind (90%)

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Role of the sub-conscious mind in our happiness / unhappiness

Sub-conscious mind (90%)

The sub-conscious mind plays a decisive role in every action that we perform

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Role of the sub-conscious mind in our happiness / unhappiness

Sub-conscious mind

Millions of impressions

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What is an impression and a centre?

Sub-conscious mind

Strong stimulus /Repeated stimulus

Creates an impression

Conscious mind

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What is an impression and a centre?

Sub-conscious mind

Strong stimulus /Repeated stimulus

A reinforced impressioncreates a ‘Centre’

Conscious mind

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What is an impression and a centre? | Analogy of a beaten track

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What is an impression and a centre?

Sub-conscious mind A reinforced impressioncreates a ‘Centre’

Conscious mind

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What is an impression and a centre?

Sub-conscious mind

Conscious mind

Similar centres group together to form bigger centres like the temperament centre

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Main centres in the mind

This centre identifies and interprets the nature of an impulse

Identification and interpretation centre

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Main centres in the mind

This centre contains impressions of all the likes and dislikes of the person

Identification and interpretation centre

Like and dislike centre

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Main centres in the mind

This centre is a storehouse of all the desires and instincts

Identification and interpretation centre

Like and dislike centre

Instinct and desire centre

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Main centres in the mind

This centre is a collection of the characteristics which comprise the temperament of an individual.

Identification and interpretation centre

Like and dislike centre

Instinct and desire centre

Temperamental characteristics centre

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Main centres in the mind

This centre maintains accounts of all types of give-and-take with others

Identification and interpretation centre

Like and dislike centre

Instinct and desire centre

Temperamental characteristics centre

Give-and-take account centre

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Main centres in the mind

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Like and dislike centre