Five Progressive Mindsets

Five fingers of human hand, unequal but mutually complementary, seem to be subtly symbolic of several perspectives of life.

Monkey to Man and eventual Self-enlightenment is a splendorous evolutionary five step journey of multidimensional experiences.

Mind is a moody Monkey Mindset, constantly riding on the shoulders begging to be channeled for productive experiences of life.

1. Agitated Monkey Mindset - most natural and common mindset.
2. Super-agitated Monkey Mindset - triggered by perceptions of the dynamic life.
3. Devotional Mindset - delights indulging in devotional prayers, creative music, arts and crafts to express itself.
4. Meditative Mindset - devoted to Introspection and derivative experiences of life.
5. Transcendental Mindset - Transcending the limitations of physicality namely body, mind, and intellect.

These basic thoughts are derived, condensed, and interpreted from the wisdom of prior ages, summarised and communicated by Rishi Patanjali ( 5th Century BCE - 4th Century BCE )

Extrapolating the above wisdom, it seems that :

The above five stages of varying mindsets are experienced daily even by an infant in its own innocent ways.

1. Infant gets agitated because of a need.
2. Infant gets super-agitated when its need is not fulfilled in a reasonable time.
3. Infant’s Mother holds, breastfeeds, and sings lullaby music. Infant relaxes and becomes peaceful.
4. Infant quietens down and settles within itself as if in a meditative stage.
5. Infant cuddles up in Mother’s tender loving care, experiencing sheer bliss with no further need for anything tangible.

Life seems to be a perspective, a Kaleidoscope of multi-dimensional inner experiences for self-guidance, and not a book of verses or commandments. Vedanta philosophy of Life subtly prompts that “ The Universe that lies outside of us is identical to the Universe resident within ourselves “.

The dynamics of Mind is better experienced through a self-discipline identified as “ Nadi Shodhana Pranayam” which is best accessible through a living Guru/guide/teacher of your own choice. One of the current Guru is Anandmurti Gurumaa of Ganaur, Haryana.  

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: Cleansing Before Meditation - YouTube

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjznZszIhSg

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Concluding - Self discovery in the dynamics of the ever changing Universe is not a medal of accomplishment or honor, but simply experiencing a blissful space within which no further tangible desires or needs arise.

Reference Note - The compiler of the Yoga sūtras, a text on Yoga theory and practice,[10] and a notable scholar of Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.[11][12] He is variously estimated to have lived between 5th century BCE to 4th century CE, with more scholars accepting dates between 2nd and 4th century CE.[13][10][14] The Yogasutras is one of the most important texts in the Hindu tradition and the foundation of classical Yoga.[15] It is the Indian Yoga text that was most translated in its medieval era into forty Indian languages.[16] Also, the third chapter is the basis for the TM-Sidhis