What Is Mind? A Bhagavatam Conception of Mind

Hare KrishnaBy Bhanu Swami

Some Conclusions based on Vedic Descriptions Subtle body has a subtle form with subtle senses to perceive . Subtle body not subject to gross physical laws of space and time Subtle body changes according to present experiences and thoughts Thought forms become more permanent if desires and thoughts are strong. Attachment to the subtle body of another person can lead to attachments in future bodies Sinful, selfish or violent acts create disruption in the subtle body. This determines the gross form in the next birth along with suffering Acts of punya or generosity maximize the health of the subtle body. This determines the extent of enjoyment in the gross body in next life. Subtle body is an intermediary between the soul and the gross body, but still material. The relation between the soul and body is established via false identification, false ego. The Super Soul guides the consciousness of the soul to fulfil his desires and enjoy in the gross world. The Super Soul guides the soul to get out of ignorance.

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