Na not Ca and eka cilia one consciousness tantrarn dependent ced it vastu object tat that apramanakam unobserved, unapproved, unrecognized tada then kirn what syat would happen An object exists independent of its cognisance by any one consciousness. What happens to it when that consciousness is not there to perceive it? The essence of an object is not dependent upon one's mind or consciousness. If the mind or consciousness does not recognise the object, it means that mind or consciousness does not see, or that the object does not stimulate the seer. But this does not mean that the object does not exist. As prakrti is as real and eternal as purusa, so are object and subject. Due to unripe intelligence and differences in the development of consciousness, each individual perceives objects according to his own intellectual 'wavelength', although their essence does not change. When a yogi reaches perfection in his sadhana, intelligence and consciousness touch the supreme knowledge - he becomes a fulfilled yogi, and remains merely a detached witness of objects. Man is a trinity of body, mind and soul. According to Indian philosophy, mind is treated as the eleventh sense. The five organs of action, five senses of perception and the mind are considered to be the eleven senses. Body, senses, mind, intelligence and self are interdependent - they are part of the cosmic consciousness (mahat), and susceptible to mutation and change, unlike the soul, which is undying. The mind ignites stimuli in the senses of perception, or vice versa, and the organs of action participate, so that the mind can experience objects. These experiences are imprinted according to the development of the mind, and in turn create impressions on the consciousness. If an object does not stir the mind, it remains unperceived by the mind or the mind fails to grasp it. When the mind is released from the play of the gunas, it perceives objects in their true reality, and remains free from impressions. Its contact with perceived objects is cut off. Then mind and soul become one, and are one with the essence of all objects. (1.43; 11.22; iv.22, 31, 32.) |