Re: States of existence
Originally Posted by
Mana
Namaste kallol, devotee, all
It could be of interest to examine the thyroid and pineal gland, and with it thus, the neuro endocrine system. By which our mind connects to our subtle body, which is its self, "apparently" suspended in the frame work of our physical body; by sensual perception.
The thyroid via hormones and its connection to the pineal gland; regulates the body's temperature, immune system (see also cancer link), allergic response and also body clock via melatonin and serotonin production, among others.
This hormonal system is also very much involved with our decision making processes, such as fight/flight, sexual and other; due to the adrenal glands and of course the sexual organs.
Interestingly recent research into jet lag has shown that the body/mind reacts and readjusts much faster if the person concerned meditates in or bathes in sunlight in the new destination.
Now the question here seems to be; as to the direction of flow of energy within this network of nervous chemical electric exchange; what can we call mind?
For example, our heart beats by its self, we often pass long periods of time giving no second thought to it. Our breathing happens in accordance with this to supply the required amount of oxygen to oxygenate the blood pumped. Do you see the direct relationship between the volume of blood and the volume of oxygen? They are directly proportional.
Now if I slow my breathing, the heart, via this relationship also slows in accordance. Now it is interesting to note here that the heart its self contains many millions of neurons. It has been observed that; the heart acts before the brain in certain situations, when the body may need more oxygen, in effect the heart decides before the ego; now is this mechanical; its response may be said to be acted upon by our intuition?
The injection of adrenalin that the heart is pumping through the body creates a feedback loop, this can drive our actions right down to our very thought and speech, the implications are profound; yet our breathing has a direct effect upon these otherwise automated response.
Food for thought.
praNAma
mana
Namaste all,
Body is controlled by nervous system.Again nervous system is various type according to subtleties of their function. Higher functions like cognitive functions ,the biological clock via melatonin of pineal glands all comes under higher cortical part of our cerebrum which is anatomically at level of crown-sahasrara.
The lower functions like sex,hunger,fear,smell and self defensive reflexes are controlled by Lower Limbic system which is at level of Ajna chakra.(physically at level of ear.
The autonomic nervous system which controls heart,blood pressure are located along side of spinal cord...which is very adjacent to nadis/susmna.
what do these proximity of anatomical location with spiritual yogic bodies implies?
These are grosser matter to the underlying subtler spiritual tracts/paths. When the prana flows in nadis,the blood flows in contemporary arteries.
And mind and prana are almost synonymous. where goes mind,prana follows.so mind is the boss/subtler. Entire nervous system is a hardwire which runs this machine called body.the soft power is mind which is consciousness.
This minds head office is brain,but its not the only place for mind.
Man-naathah Shri Jagan-nathah Mat-guru-shri jagad-guruhu.
Mad-atma sarva-bhutatma tasmai Shri Gurave Namah.
My Lord is the Lord of Universe; My teacher is the teacher of the
entire universe; and my Self is the Self of all. My salutations at the lotus-feet
of such a Guru, who has revealed such knowledge to me.
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