The Hindu Concept of Mind — Swami Bhaskarananda (Hindu Concept of Mind Series, Part 1)
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The Hindu Concept of Mind — Swami Bhaskarananda (Hindu Concept of Mind Series, Part 1)
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Recorded at the Vedanta Society of Western Washington on January 2, 2011.
In this first talk on the Hindu concept of mind, Swami Bhaskarananda introduces the subject with humor and relatable examples to show how little we understand our own thoughts. He explains the classical Vedantic view that the mind is not immaterial but a very subtle form of matter, distinct from consciousness, which is all-pervading and independent of the body. Using analogies of ice, water, and vapor, as well as dream and waking states, he describes how consciousness becomes more or less manifest depending on the medium through which it shines.
Swami Bhaskarananda discusses the difference between conscious and unconscious states, noting that the mind’s primary function is knowing, and that this function ceases when the mind becomes unconscious, such as under anesthesia. He also outlines the ancient understanding of the antahkarana, the “inner instrument,” and its four functions: manas (cognition and doubt), buddhi (determination and reasoning), chitta (memory), and ahamkara (ego-sense). The talk sets the foundation for the next lecture, where he will describe how the mind knows and how it can be refined for spiritual growth.