The Mind

Dear Reader

Namasthe.

Our Indian Philosophy identifies the Soul as sentient. The Mind has different avagations. As the soul and the mind are interrelated and displays one with other, it is essential to know the Mind before knowing about the Soul.

The Mind, as per Indian philosophy, has five states. All these states are activated by senses.

The first state is called the Kshipata state i.e. the scattered state. The rays of the Sun can be taken as example for this state of mind. In the scattered state of Mind, we don’t have any control over the Mind or senses. The mind flies over many issues at any moment of time. In this state no body yields success on any attempt.

The second state is called the Mudha state or the stupid state. In this state, the Mind function is almost inert. Neither it can think of any thing nor it will act wisely. It will be in dormitory state. Though we hear sounds, we can not differentiate even the difference in the sounds.

The third state is called the Vikshipta state. It is also like the scattered state. But the difference is that in this state the mind acts extremely. At one moment we act very wisely and on very other moment we act very stupidly. The intellect is ignited at one state and nasty decisions are taken at the other side. Most of the people at this state can not be judged due to their extremity.

The forth state is called the Ekagra or the concentrated state. In this state, the mind is diverted from scattered state to one subject. All the latent forces are channelised towards our objective. The Will-power is controlled. The voluntary attention is accomplished on one subject that has been prioritised. For example, if we want to complete a particular task, then our priority is fixed on that task. The eagerness to complete the task takes a shape and transforms into will-power. The deep desire to translate our preposition in to reality intensifies the will-power. At this juncture, all the internal forces travels through the channel created by the concentration and present us the Success. Though, the concentration and the Will-power seems to be different, to be frank, they are two faces of one coin. The concentration gives strength to the will-power and the will-power doesn’t allow our mind to divert from the subject for which we give priority. The diversification is the prime quality or the characteristic of the mind. To regularise its activities and to stabilise the mind on one particular activity and to restrict the diversified jobs of the mind is the primary concept of Yoga. Through Yoga our ancient seers have successfully developed the methods to attain the utmost concentration. Though, the modern psychology does not agree that the concentration will have a long life, our ancient seers have proved that everlasting concentration can be achieved through practice.


We enjoy the delightful music when we play any instrument, In fact, the instrument does not have the music in it. It is only an instrument. But, the music which is embodied in the mind of the player, accomplishes through the instrument. The deep desire of an individual, to display a delightful music, creates the great music through the instrument. The craving desire gives birth to the willpower. Then the priority for music is taken up. The prioritised concentration strengthens the will-power. And the concentration helps the musician to practice the music. Thus, the music accomplishes from the strings of the instrument, which has no life and gives happiness to all the music lovers.

The fifth state is called the Nirudh state. In this state the mind is diverted from all activities of our senses. Our mind travels in a channelised way and the objective is well decided. Under no circumstances our priority is disturbed. The concentration is very strongly energized by the will-power and vis-à-vis. A delightful atmosphere is pervaded and no other thought enters in the mind. This is also called the Samadhi state.

Though the Samadhi state has not been accepted by our modern psychologists and this state is treated as mental disorder and referred for treatment by modern psychologists, the olden sages enjoyed the state for several years and innovated many things for the future generation.

Thanking you,