Thought 115: All knowledge is in the mind

The term mind is used here to indicate both mind and Buddhi. Mind is an inanimate thing. Mind is “Prakriti” - and “Prakriti” becomes vivified by the mere presence of “Purusha” in it. Consciousness is “Purusha”. Consciousness is centered in the mind.

There is a three-fold division of the Electromagnetic spectrum into - Ultraviolet, Visible and Infrared. There is a three-fold division of Audio spectrum also into – Ultra-sound (sub-sonic), sonic and supersonic. In the same way, there is a three-fold division of conscious also – sub-conscious, conscious and super-conscious.

In a superconductor, there is virtually no resistance. Therefore, the electric current keeps on flowing – without any obstruction, for ever. There is no more wastage of electricity through heat – because there is no resistance in it, which opposes it, causing heat. Similarly, in a super-conscious state, knowledge keeps on flowing without obstruction – because there are no likes and dislikes and other impurities such as arrogance, jealousy, hatred, greed, selfishness, etc in the mind opposing the flow of knowledge. Thus, when a person gets rid of his likes and dislikes and other impurities, he becomes a super-conductor – gaining the super-conscious state.

All knowledge takes place only in the mind – and no where else. Therefore, the less the impurities in the mind, the better is the flow of the knowledge in it; and such a mind is deemed to have attained the super conscious state. Einstein had very little prejudices, preconceived notions and impurities in his mind – and therefore, he is deemed to have gained a super conscious state. Thus, what distinguishes an Einstein from an ordinary individual is the purity of mind - leading to free flow of knowledge.

When you are able to get rid of your likes and dislikes and other impurities from your mind, you also gain equanimity. Equanimity makes you objective, reflective and non-reactive. Thus, in the super-conscious state, you not only have super-knowledge, but you also gain peace – because you are objective, reflective and non-reactive. And this peace is synonymous with happiness. Vedaanta shows the way to gain this kind of peace and happiness through various Yogas.

The next thought is about “All fear is also in the mind only”