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Human Brain - Apparent Boon of the Omnipotent

Author: Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya
Publisher: Shantikunj, Haridwar, India – 249411
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PREFACE

Human-body is the most evolved and marvelous creation of nature. Every component-from organs to nerves, muscles, tissues, cells, molecules and subtler functional units of this living system reflects the limitless excellence and absolute perfection of the Omnipotent eternal creator. The crown organ – brain is the sole regulator of this arcane automatic system. Because of its wonderful memory unit, nonstop multiple activities of information processing, learning, computing and decision making, etc almost instantly, the human brain is often referred as the supreme computer which is the most remarkable ‘product’ of nature’s eternally advanced technology. The intellectual and sentimental domains of consciousness pertain to its subtle counterpart – the mind.

The present book is complied from the first chapter of volume eighteen of Pt.Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya series. It introduces neuro scientific, psychological and spiritual aspects of human brain and mind. Bioelectrical activities of the neuro-synaptic connections between million billions of neurons, information processing through the nervous system and the neuronal network and the mechanism of storage and retrieval of memory are discussed here along with the anatomy of the human brain and psychological depths of human mind. Major sections of this book deal with detailed analysis of the endocrine system and interrelationship of hormonal secretions and physiological, biochemical, mental and emotional variations.

Trends and achievements of research in neurosciences are also high lighted here with relevant reference to the experimental findings. The subtle connections between the endocrine glands and the extrasensory power centers – described as sat chakras and granthis in the Indian scriptures – are elucidated and guidelines are offered to – wards spiritual endeavors ( sadhanas) . of activating these centers.

Few people seem to know that the left and right components of the human brain largely work independently and complementarily. The principal role of the left side brain consists of motor control and regulations of other bodily activities. The right side brain – also called the “philosophical or religious brain “ , conducts the sensory functions and the sensitive mental processes pertaining to – thinking, imaginations, artistic creativity and the soft sentiments like compassion and devotion, intrinsic faith and emotional inclination etc. The author adeptly guides hot the balanced activities and harmonious linkage between the two halves of the brain leads to multifaceted development of personality.

The book also offers scientifically argued, lucid answers to some of our natural inquisitiveness concerning – What are the functional centers in the brain, which might be responsible for exceptional memory ?. Hope it would inspire us to move deeper in the depths of the ‘esoteric treasure’ bestowed by the Supreme Consciousness on our brain.

-Dr Pranav Pandya, MD

HUMAN BRAIN – APPARENT BOON OF THE OMNIPOTENT

( Manvi Mastika : Pratyaksa Kalpa vraksa )

CONTENTS

Ø The Omnipotent Role of Human Brain

Ø Extraordinary Potentials of Our Brains

Ø The Pandora’s Box

Ø Let The Right Side Brain Think Too !

Ø Energy of Brain In the Hollow Of Body

Ø Majesty and Dignity of Human Brain

Ø Human Brain – Source of Miraculous Power

Ø Arousing The Latent Potentials of Brain

Ø Scientific Experiments Of Mental Sublimation

Ø Brainwashing – Usurpation of The Freedom of Life

Ø The Amazing Chemistry Of Human Brain

Ø The Accane World Of The Inner Mind

Ø The Wonders of The Neuro-chemicals

Ø Supernatural Potentials of The Endocrine Glands

Ø Control and Refinement of Hormones

Ø Esoteric Role Of the Pineal Gland

Ø Subtle Effects Of the Pituitary Gland

Ø Growth Hormones and Change of Sex

Ø Demarcation Of The Two Sexes Is Not Perpetual

Ø Intrinsic Source of Hormonal Secretions

Shriram Sharma Acharya, a pioneer of spiritual renaissance was born on 20th September 1911, in Anwalkheda, Agra Dirstrict. He scrupulously carried out the biddings of his Guru, a great Himalayan Yogi, when he was fifteen years of ages.

He took part in the struggle for independence as volunteer, went to jail a number of times and embarked upon the task of social and moral upliftment through spiritual means in 1935 with the blessing of Mahatama Gandhi

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A sage, a visionary and a reformer, the Acharyashir initiated 100 points Yug Nirman Yojna, lived a disciplined life of devout austerity, visited the Himalayas several times and attained spiritual eminence.

The Gayatri Pariwar fraternity, Shantikunj Ashram – an academy for moral and spiritual awakening: Brahmavarchas Research Institute – which strives to synthesize science with spirituality and over 3000 social reform centers ( Shaktipeeths) are his greatest contributions to the modern world.

He translated the entire Vedic Vangmaya and accomplished a feat of writing more than 2700 books on all aspects of life.

Acharyashri, Great devotee of Gayatri lived an ideal life for 80 years and voluntarily shed his physical sheath on Gayatri Jayanti 2nd June 1990.

The Omnipotent Role of Human Brain

The living state of a human body consists of the five basic elements called pancha tatvas and the five basic streams of vital force called pancha prana. The pancha tatvas constitute the physical body and pancha prana create the mental (subtle)body. The flow of electricity in a circuit is generated by the connection of the two complementary – positive and negative types of currents. The lifecycle of a human being also continues to revolve with the help of the two ‘wheels’ of physical and mental bodies. The collective contribution of these components is unparalleled in Nature.

The known, as well as the undeciphered, structural and functional features of the human body are enormous. Deeper analysis of these brings out more and more amazing results and shows newer layers of mysteries in this splendid action of the Almighty. The structural complexity, functional adaptability and potentials of different sense organs give a glimpse of the magnificent systems that could be constructed in the jada (material) part of nature. The structure and function of the cells, tissues, neurons, biochemical transports through cell membranes, genetic regulations. Secretion of hormones etc, all appear like the unlimited activities of mysterious wonderland. The marvelous functioning of the internal organs – like heart, liver, kidneys etc, gives an impression as if the essence of all the knowledge and power existing in Nature has been perfectly used by an absolutely efficient ‘ engineer’ in the construction of the human body.

In normal course, the human body performs only the routine tasks, which are essential for its survival. However, if given a chance with appropriate training and control, this natural instrument could be used to conduct supernatural activities. The hilarious performances of great personalities in different fields of history prove that this small body of flesh and bones contains tremendous power. This power generally remains dormant and is therefore not manifested in most people. If awaken, this latent power grows and expands like a huge tree from a tiny seed. Its focused development cultivates supernatural capabilities in the targeted components of the body.

The automatic regulation and use of the instrument made up of the parka tatvas becomes possible by the consciousness generated from the prana. The chetana ( consciousness ) of human being is the ‘driver’ of the vehicle of his body. The splendid structure of the body is of no use if there is no prana in . maintenance of healthy survival of the body and efficient use of its potentials depends on the level of one’s chetana. Even a slight imbalance in the cetan or disharmony between the cetan (mind) and the jada (physical) body might cause irreparable loss in terms of physical mental health. Although the body of lethargic , foolish or insane person is normal and healthy, his waned chetana may disturb his life drastically – leading to untoward consequences.

The tendencies and manifestations of the jada (material) and certain (conscious) components of nature are entirely different. The commingling of the two however, gives rise to a third stream of power which is very specific and even super seeds the potentials of its individual constituents. As the combinations of two chemicals transmutes both and produces a third – a new chemical, the combination of jada and cetan similarly manifests itself into a unique creation – such as a human being.

The power of chetana is present in every organ, every cell of the body. However, the center of its functional manifestation resides in the core of the brain. Although the chemical constituents and the biochemistry of the molecular interactions in the brain are comparable with those in the neuronal network inside it makes it superior to all other components of the body. The spontaneous activities inside this regulator of human body are so complex and large in number that it can be called a Pandora’s box – full of mysteries. The human brain is a magical creation of the Omniscient. The varieties of tasks simultaneously performed by this system in short time intervals of millisecond-to millisecond, indicate the presence of the Supernatural Power of the Almighty in a worldly creation.

The routine functions of human brain include auto regulation of mentor and sensory activities and central control over the functioning of the other organs. It also serves as the central processor of bioelectrical activities and information processing across different parts of the body via the nervous system. In other living beings the entire amount of consciousness is used for the purpose of bodily activities . however, in humans the level of consciousness used for the above functions of auto regulations and information processing is very small. It is only a tiny fraction of the huge reservoir of chetana eternally stored in the human brain. The expansion and level of consciousness brain is virtually infinite as compared to that used in the routine physiological and neurological functions. If unutilized, this potential of brain gets waned and remains dormant.

There lies a gigantic treasure of the visible and latent powers in the core of nature. The essence of this also projected in the capabilities of human being. The jiva (soul manifested in individual consciousness) is endowed with the subliminal streams prana emerging from the cosmic ocean of the omnipresent consciousness of the Para Braham – The Omniscient, Eternal, Supreme Creator. The seed of all the powers of the cetan component nature are present in the jiva in a subtle form. The brain is regarded to be the core of the existence and manifestation of this enormous potential of the jiva in a human being. The structure and functions of the human brain represent a splendid combination of the jada and cetan which gives rise to the flow of specific bio-electrical currents – emanated from the streams of prana.

Although we do not notice it, even the normal functions of the brain in regulating the routine activities inside the human body are so complex that the brain could be considered as the supreme computer its natural functioning in maintaining the day-to-day activities of the body and mind might appear as ordinary to some people. But, the scientists and thinkers know that it is indeed an extraordinary organ, there could be no sophisticated processor or device developed by advanced technologies which would ever reach the efficiency of this system.

The non-routine functions of the human brain are more amazing. Those who have made use of the specific intelligent processing of this ‘instrument’ of cetan have acquired glorious positions in the history of mankind because of their extraordinary talents and activities aimed a the welfare of many others. Eminent literary persons, poets, artists, philosophers, scientists, yogis, rishis – the spiritual masters, super natural personalities … all attain the superior qualities, talents and expertise because of rousing the specific faculties of their brains.

The hidden mental potentials of this natural computer are so many that awakening and using of even a fraction of its capabilities would project it as divine machine.

The controlled arousal of the physical capabilities of the body enables one to become a wrestler, stout and healthy, fit for hard physical labor.. etc. Such people may enjoy a long healthy life. However, the accomplishments of using the special faculties of brain are more astonishing. They may awaken supernatural talents in ordinary humans. Experts of neurology and mental sciences believe that even the exceptionally intelligent scholars and significantly talented people, in general, use only about 7% of the real potential of their brain. The rest 96% largely remains dormant and unnoticed. The larger the awakening and creative use of this latent stock, the greater would be extent and expertise of talents and superhuman faculties.

The jada component of nature is unsystematic and noncreative because it does not have intelligence. Although every atom of matter contains enormous energy and active flow of energy waves a vibrations, matter on its own cannot create beauty, organize a system or produce and acquire anything beyond the constraints of nature. The terrible solitude and rigidity of thick forests and deserts illustrates the crude ‘ inertness’ in the absence of human inhabitation. The ever-active motion of planets is an event less routine and the environment on these cosmic bodies remains dreary and devoid of any creativity or novelty in the absence of an intelligent being. our earth, despite being tiny in size as compared to many stars and planets, enjoys a special status in the solar system because of the existence of life on it. Inhabitation of the intelligent beings has given it the honor of civilized planet.

Human intelligence has made tremendous use of the natural resources available on the earth. Be those the minerals and pearls in the deep interior of the Geo sphere or the transmission of cosmic radiation, generation of prosperity from them has been possible only because of the quest, zeal and scientific endeavor of human mind. The technological developments have drastically changed the shape of modern world in astronomically short span of few centuries. These astonishing achievements are is inspired and materialized by the intelligence and talents of the human race.

It is indeed the human brain which has given birth to the creation of the treatises of religion, ethics, philosophy, science of spirituality and the social, political and economical systems and laws along with materialistic developments, etc and has led to origin and evolution of civilization and culture. Without the use of its brain, the human race would have been no better than the other members of the animal kingdom. The accent of human society from the Stone Age to the modern civilization of the faculties of human brain. The facilities of – agriculture, horticulture, husbandry, handicraft, business, medicine, transportation, communication, electricity, water supply, housing, entertainment, art, literature and multifaceted scientific and technological developments, are obvious boons of the kalpa vruksha existing in the form of the human brain .

The success of the flight operations of aircraft, in spite of the sophisticated technology of the latter, depends mainly on the talents and decision-making capabilities of the pilots or the remote controlling experts. Natural resources of the earth, air, ocean, sun etc. are wonderful. But, the credit of their creative use goes to the human skill only. Even the existence of God and life after death are, for many people, the creations of the imaginations and convictions of the human brain. An argument in support of the later statement is – whatever exists in the cosmos is uniformly available to all living beings. Other creatures do not have any experience of God, nor do they have any system of morality and religion etc. In that case, it appears that only humans do so because of their intelligence. Thus, it is difficult to decide whether the faith humans in God and related feelings and experiences are creations of their intelligent mind or the results of the blessings of the Almighty bestowed on human mind.

We do not want to indulge in such debates at this juncture. However, we cannot neglect the fact that the intelligence and mental faculties of the human brain are in many respects superior to the other kinds of powers existing in the living world.

The personal and social life of human being is glorified by the mental faculties of his brain that are reflected in modesty, respect for fellow beings, ambitions of rise and progress, sentiments of love and compassion etc. The artistic touch in the decoration of the body – hairstyle, makeup, dressing and mannerism demonstrate his sense of beauty inspired by mind. Without this sense, the men and women of today would also have been living half-naked in bleak conditions like their ancestors of the Stone Age. The untidy growth of hair would have given them wild like appearance if they had not used their brains to maintain and arrange their hair in comfortable and artistic manner. It is the inspiration of human mind that heavy lot of hair on the head has been converted into s source of beauty, style and glamour. The facilities of living in a house, having a family and society are not the gifts of nature, rather, they are the creations of human intelligence which has allowed the humankind to live happy and prosperous life.

Intelligence weighs and values more than wealth. An intelligent, thoughtful or learned man or woman has the potential to solve the problems of personal and social life. His/her talents could be used for the benefit of large number of people. Resolution of the problems of the present and constructive planning for the bright future becomes possible by the foresighted discerning intelligence. Further refinement of the latter links it with spirituality. The supreme level of acumen, pure intelligence, afflatus and absolute discreetness of mind is described in the spiritual scriptures as ratambara pragya. The Gayatri Mantra is considered to be symbolic representation of the eternal deity of pragya. Incarnation of this level of intelligence grantees absolute peace, eternal bliss, virtuous prosperity and divine culmination of live.

The civilization and cultural developments acquired in the modern age, as described above, are the outcomes of the efficient use of only about 7% of the powers of the intellectual and scholarly brains since the present and past few centuries. This is a worldly use of the awakened power of human brain. About 93% of its capabilities still remain unused. This hidden potential is about 13 times more than the creative power of brain ever used by the most intelligent person of the present era. If awakened and used for the higher purposes of spiritual elevation, this potential would prove to be 1300 times more beneficial in giving rise to the collective evolution of human consciousness.

As the level of the cetan sublimates, the human mind gets attracted towards greater ideals of humanity and realizes the need for rousing the inner strength. In the subtle states of consciousness the brain begins to unravel the domains of spirituality. However, only a handful of people reaches up to this awakened state. In a vast majority the activities of the brain revolve around the ever-increasing desires for materialistic gains and sensual pleasures and egoistic ambitions. The aspirations of such people reflect the infancy of their intellect. Creative motivation and determined efforts towards a goal, even if it is triggered by ambitions, certainly makes more use of the brain energy as compared to that in regulating the normal motor and sensory functions of the body. Still it is negligible in view of the real potential of the human brain. Higher level quests and aspirations of elevation stimulate further activities of the brain. But, this also pertains to the superficial level acquisition and use of knowledge and can be accomplished by the improvement of behavioral aspects and refinement of talents by intensive training and sincere perseverance. This cannot reach the deeper layers of consciousness and mental faculties, which are unraveled by the spiritually elevated scholars and yogis.

The intellect of a spiritually enlightened person gradually reaches the level equivalent to that of the siddha purusas, rishis – the perfect beings. If these aspects of human brain are considered, the coliseum of developments and advancement of civilization of the modern era would appear like a child’s play. The human brain has immense potential to create what could be regarded as astonishing in comparison with highest kinds of creative achievements of the present times.

The spiritual practices (sadhana) described in the ancient Indian scripture were devised as experimental methods for systematic training towards the realization and rousing of the otherwise dormant capabilities of the brain. An ordinary person can reach the exceptional levels of great personalities, saints and rishis with the help of disciplined and dedicated endeavors of sadhana.

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Extraordinary Potential of Our Brains

The tiny ‘bag’ of the human brain contains an eternal treasure, which if used cautiously, can offer the accomplishments and bliss of divine life. However, no valuables would be of any use, unless one recognizes their worth and mode of application. For example, if a tribal who has never seen or heard of any jewel finds a precious diamond on a street., he will not be able to make any fortune from it. Similarly, for a child a pearl would be no better than a shining stone and he would throw the pearl away after playing with it for a short while.

That conscious mind in the brain can think – is well known. The tasks of reading, writing, learning and teaching are also performed by it, this way its potentials are normally used for sustenance of livelihood and worldly success. If one seeks deeper insight and thoroughly links one’s thought process with the eminence of truth and purity of knowledge, one might acquire some day, the honored status of saintly scholar or revered erudite. This could be accomplished even if he or she does not possess any material wealth or higher social status.

The root of inspiration is also contained in the core of the brain. The direction of thinking is guided by this inner power which in turn governs one’s behavior and deeds. Looking at one’s lifestyle, mannerism and activities, we can easily infer the level and directions of his thinking. In short, one’s character and life is largely shaped by his thoughts, by the inspirations of his mind.

Unraveling still deeper layers in the core of brain would show a greater reservoir of the ‘gems and pearls’ of astonishing powers. Realization of this source of immense potential and cautious attempts to canalize and make use of the associated streams of mental and spiritual currents can elevate one’s life from an ordinary to an extraordinary, glorious leave.

In terms of structure, physiology and biochemistry, the human brain appears to be a living reservoir of electrical power instead of an organ made up of flesh and bones. Its millisecond-to millisecond activities compare with that of a huge (electrical) power station. It seems as if God has kept a magical box in the compact basket of the skull. The sensitivity, creativity and level of consciousness of the brain is so high as compared to the other organs of human body that one could consider it as the core of the very existence of a human being.

At functional level, a human brain has two parts. One, that encompasses the activities of the mind and the intellect. The faculties of thinking, logic analysis and decision making etc are governed by this part. The other part stores the memories, habits and inherent tendencies, this part also controls the motor and sensory functions of the body. Blood flow through the veins and arteries, consistent pumping of heart, maintenance of the respiratory cycle, compression and expansion of the muscles, automatic twinkling of eyelids, regularization of metabolism, sleep, hunger, urination, motions etc,—are all activated and controlled continuously by the unconscious mind existing in the latter half of the brain. This could be termed as the latent mind.

Each organ of the body is like a instrument, which is well equipped with sophisticated components. But none of these can function automatically without the supply of energy and regulatory instructions from the unconscious mind. Despite extensive research on human brain, much of it, especially the unconscious mind still remains undeciphered.

The conscious mind sleeps during the night. It faints due to intoxication or anesthesia. In an instance of local anesthesia – when particular portion of the body is temporarily made unconscious, the nerves connecting this organ with conscious portion of the brain are inactivated. Thus, the signals of pain induced by a surgical operation of that particular organ do not reach the conscious mind and so the operation is performed painlessly. It is the conscious mind that gets agitated or excited and suffers from mental disorders.

Treatments in the mental hospitals are focused at the patient’s conscious mind only. Medications of psychiatric diseases comprise of targeting and controlling this conscious faculty of the brain with respect to specific damage or abnormality. Though substantial progress has been made in understanding, regulating and refining the conscious mind, the researchers of psychology and neurosciences have so far analyzed only negligible fraction of the unconscious (including the subconscious and super conscious) mind. The auto regulation, physiological other bodily functions are found to be normal in an insane person who is otherwise healthy. Such observations show that insanity or disorders of the conscious mind have negligible of effects on the auto regulatory activities of the unconscious mind.

The brain processes its functions with the help of a complex network of nerves cells – neurons. There are about 10(power of 10 thousand billion) which is almost double the total human population on the earth! Neurons in this network. The connecting nerve fibers and insulating materials are also filled within the skull. The neurons are scattered in the brain like a galaxy of billion – trillion start (sources of energy), which instead of gravitational attraction, are connected by synaptic filers. The diameter of a neuron is lesser than one thousandth part of an inch and its weight is of the order of six thousand billionth part (6×10 to the power of 10) of an ounce. The bio-electrical currents flowing between the neurons via the nerve fibers carry the information in the form of signals (impulses) from the sense organs to the brain and stimulate appropriate activity in the nervous system. An axon of a neuron is tiny fiber like structure, which is connected with the other neurons. The functional brain is a complex network of the synaptic connections between the neurons.

The gigantic collection and networking of the thousand billion neurons posses astonishing powers of a divine giant….. the tiny neurons, despite their negligible size and weight, contain the potentials of a complete human being. Humans could be dull, careless or inactive but, the neurons are not – they are never waned or weakened in their normal lifetime, nor do they leave their efficient processing. Some portions of the neuronal network store – like microfilm, the memories of ages. Even, what might appear to be forgotten matter at the superficial level of our active memory, is actually not lost from the registers of the brain.. its inscriptions remain stored in the hidden layers in some corner of our brain and when an opportunity arrives by the stimulation of the associated of the associated portion of the neuronal network. Dr. Penfield a neurologist of Canada had activated some memory cells of a patient by transmitting electrical I pulses. To his surprise, the patient narrated the story and songs of a film as if he has just seen it, though, in fact, he had watched that movie about twenty years ago.

Examples of extraordinary memory of some people often illustrate the immense power of the human brain. The sharp intellect and spontaneous decision making in some people is so remarkable that they appear like ‘super humans’ . People having extraordinary talents are not some exceptional beings who are endowed with such divine gifts. In fact, the seed of such faculties lies in the brain of every human being. In some people it is inherently sprouted and grown significantly to manifest supernatural talents. However, it might blossom inn the others too if cultivated by dedicated efforts.

Dr. Penfield’s research of human brain has shown that it has the normal capacity of storing (memorizing)as many bytes of knowledge as could be contained in over 20,ooo printed pages of a journal. On an average, a person views about hundred thousands scenes of visual objects. Along with visual perceptions, his brain also helps in the recording and recognition of the shape, color pattern, sound, smell and tangible features of the corresponding objects and transpires associated feelings in the mind. Whatever we observer or read in a day, most of it appears to have been forgotten by us the next day

Although, all of it remains stored in back of the brain. This is because of the lack of our concentration and the dirt of our abrupt or malign thinking that we insulate out conscious mind from the deeper layers of the brain.

We often do not pay much attention to cleanup and fine-tune this divine machinery by purifying and controlling our thoughts and emotions and protecting our brains from excitations at the level of sensory and motor activities. Sincere and disciplined practices of swadhyaya – aiming at the uplifting of the self and society as an integral part of progress, offers adopt guidance and support for proper conditioning of the mind. Practices of yoga and meditation are also used in training the brain and refining its intellectual faculties. Our careless attitude towards swadhyaya and meditation, irregularities in our life, ignorance about our internal world is largely responsible for waning the awaken potentials of our brain and dumping its inherent talents in a dormant state forever.

Dr. George Delgado has conducted several experiments on controlling some activities of the brain. His results indicate that by thorough analysis of the dynamics of neuronal network and control of its stimulation due to specific sensory activities, one can restrain hunger, thrust, concupiscence, etc. By intensive practices of control over the deeper functional regions of brain—pertaining to the subconscious and unconscious mind , one might attain the power of reading other’s mind or sending messages through thought waves (telepathy) with out any external mode of communication.

If we model the ‘on’ (excited) and ‘off’ (inactive) states of neuron as the 0 and 1 bits of computer memory, the basic storage in the memory of the human brain would be analogous to so many bytes that even a magnetic tape of area equal to that of the earth’s surface would be insufficient to record this huge amount of information. Specific pieces of this grand stock of information are processed by the functional coding sequences of DNA and RNA. Dr. Holgar Hyden of Sweden has shown that the structural state of human brain is not rigid. Its capacity and potentials can be varied with help of specific (bio) chemicals.

Dr.Bernard Agranoff of the Michigan University had conducted some experiments on golden fish which showed that these fishes forget that they have eaten if they are fed with a dose of pyuronycine after food. The experiments on dogs resulted in loss of memory due to certain drugs, the pet dogs so treated had forgotten their houses and were unable to recognize their masters. Experiments with some medicines have shown partial effects of memory loss for a short time in the humans too. Investigations are going on to search for the techniques of switching ‘off’ specific portion of the memory permanently. This might be useful in relieving the patients from the indelible memories, such as those of – shocking incidences, demise of the dear and near ones, tragedies, sever loss, events of disgrace or insult, animosity etc, which quite often become the cause of psychiatric or psychosomatic disorders.

The opposite kinds of experiments deal with increasing the memory and thereby helping many duffers and the amnesiacs. Just imagine, a dull student would read his textbook just once and go for the exams with full confidence because the specific medicine gulped by him would help him recall everything read by him on the required topics ..!

Lord Macoley had an exceptionally sharp memory. He had written the history of Britain – in eighty volumes without opening any other book for this purpose. He used to remember all the references, dates and venues of the events and the names of the people associated with those events since the day he met with, first saw, heard or read about them. Map of any place ever visited by him, names and addresses of the people whom he had met at a least once, information or knowledge of any kind ever required by him … , were so easily recalled by him as if he had crammed them by heart a short while ago. People used to call him a ‘ moving library’

Parson was peerless scholar of Greek. He knew by heart all the books written in this language till his times and all the plays of Shakespeare. Mr. Richard Garnet, a one time assistant superintendent of the British museum had become the chairman of the publication section of another museum for about twelve years. The catalogue and locations of the books were so perfectly stored in his memory that without lifting himself from the chair, he used to tell the exact location of the book asked for if the book was available in the stock. Moreover, he has even able to give an oral report on the contexts and level of the text inside the books.

The above mentioned historical examples give evidence in support of the immense power of the brain. It is rather unfortunate that we spent more time and efforts in searching and collecting the external world and the material substances instead of knowledge our own inner self. All our activities are directly or indirectly associated with the use of matter and energy for worldly comforts. We hardly know anything about the treasure of invaluable pearls locked inside our skull. Whatever be the best of knowledge, potentials and joys awe gain from the external world, much more than that could be attained by much lesser efforts by using the internal resources of our brains. Some Asian universities have experimented on ‘brain washing’ with the help of ESB electrical stimulation of brain. So far, this technique has been partially successful when applied on the monkeys, dogs cats, rabbits, rats etc. It was found in such experiments that these creatures forget about the food of their liking, their senses of – fear, friendship, hostility etc and their natural tendencies change upside down due to the ‘brain washing’ treatments. For instance, when a rat was dropped in front of such a cat, she, instead of attacking it, got scared and bid herself in one corner. Peculiar behaviors like – attacking a fellow-being violently for a few seconds and then suddenly hugging each other with love…, can be triggered in the animals by stimulating different portions of their brain by electrical signals.

The human brain has much more complex and developed structure as compared to that of any other creature. Its resistance against external treatments also is high. However, the experiments of above kind have made a section of scientific community believe in principle that the tendencies and behavior of humans could also be controlled with the help of electrical and chemical treatments. If this becomes possible then one day dictator or whimsical ruler would virtually convert the people of his kingdom as his slaves by forcing, them to drink chemical which would change their mind as per his will ..! what will be the use of intellectual activities of reading, writing, thinking etc, if a handful of scientists would be able to uplift the mental faculties of people by certain electrical or chemical treatment? Then the generations of warriors, scholars, farmers, artists etc. will be ‘produced’ by appropriate treatment of the brains of the offspring’s in the laboratory..!

Whether we are awaken or asleep, the brain continues to regulate various functions of our body with the help of neurons and the nerves connected with other components of the body through the spinal column. This bulk of the brain, weighing only about three pounds, needs about 20 watts of electrical power of performing the routine nonstop tasks, this energy is obtained form the stock of glucose and oxygen available in the body. According to modern scientific understanding, each thought, desire, emotion, every kind of experience or perception corresponds to specific electrical I pulses and biochemical processing inside the brain. The techniques like EEG (Elect5roencephalgrams) help visualize the electrical activities inside the brain.

Most of the investigations in neuroscience are at present aimed at medical treatment of the physical and mental abnormalities due to the imbalance or damage in the harmonious functioning of the brain. Deeper understanding of the brain – especially the unconscious and subtler mind might help the researchers to find the methods of improving one’s mental faculties and elevating the researchers to find the methods of improving one’s mental faculties and elevating the level of thoughts and emotions.

Not only the e exceptional memory, the strong willpower of some people also sets live examples of the internal strength of the human brain. Dr. Ralf Alexander had demonstrated this power publicly in Mexico City several years ago. The viewers of this show included the representatives of leading newspapers and magazines, groups of scientists, intellectuals and elite of the society along with the general public. Dr. Ralf had planned to demonstrate how the clusters of clouds could be formed in a desired shape and moved in the sky at one’s will.

The show began as per schedule. The sky was clear at that time. After a short while, the demonstrator – Dr. Ralf ‘brought’ clouds there on public demand. With the help of his strong willpower, he could change the shapes, scattering patterns and movements of the clouds as per the demand of the viewers. The news of this exciting exhibition of the remote influence of willpower had then appeared under bold headlines in almost all newspapers of America.

Renowned scientist Allen Expurgate had written a detailed article in the magazine ‘Psychology’ with reference to Dr. Ralf’s demonstration. He had commented that – the willpower of human is a special kind of (electrical)energy current by which one can influence the activities of nature in the targeted space. This is a scientific method of triggering high energy aura …, such demonstrations should not be regarded as magical shows.

The above discussed are few illustrations of the extraordinary capabilities of the human brain. In the deeper depths of this ocean of consciousness there lie more amazing potentials which are still beyond the reach of modern (material based) sciences. The science of spirituality is much advanced in this regard. It offers the methods of internal evaluation, realization and control of the brain without using any external means. It also contains the key sublime transformation of the physical, mental and spiritual levels of all human beings.

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The Pandora’s Box

The placement of the brain at the top of the human body matches with the superiority of its role as compared to the other organs. It sits at the head of the body as if Lord Shiva divine glory is present on the sacred Kailash peak of the Himalayas. The strong fort of the skull protects it from pollution, harmful radiation, effects of weather fluctuations and also prevents it from being hurt due to external stroke or hit… Further, the outer walls of

This fort are also in contact with the external environment so as to allow important cosmic signals to reach the brain, this organization is most suitable for the healthy functioning of the brain as well as the body.

An infant’s brain weighs only about 12 ounces. In a grownup youth it becomes about 3 pounds. Its functional capabilities increase at exponential rates as compared to the growth of its size and weight during this period. With the help of microfilms, we can store huge volumes of books in a tiny pocket. A healthy and normally developed human brain can store the amount of knowledge, which if parented, would required billions of huge volumes of books. Moreover, nature has endowed it with potential to even double this capacity as and when required.

If one half brain is damaged or hurt due to some accident or similar causes, the remaining half fulfills the tasks of both… We normally have two hands, two legs, two eyes, two ears, two lungs, two kidneys etc. if one of these is lost, the normal functions of the body continue without much trouble because, the other member of the pair can compensate to a large extent for the lost or failed one. The brain does so despite being a single organ. It continues to perform its essential duties efficiently even if half portion becomes useless.

During the Second World War, about sixty-two solders had to undergo major surgical operations in which half portion of the brain was removed because of concussion. It was at that time that even if they survived, the memorizing capacity and efficiency of their brains would also be halved after such an operation.

However, such apprehensions were found so be baseless as the half-brains of these soldiers worked normally like the complete ones.

Size, weight or physique of the body might be good measure of its physical strength to some extent. However, that is certainly not the case with respect to the potentials of the brain. The brain of an elephant weighs about 10 pounds and that of human 3 pounds. But, we all know that an elephant is not intelligent at all as compared to normal human.

The human brain controls every activity of life. The domain of its regulatory tasks ranges from the body-functions to mental faculties and from the wonderful creations of imaginations to the depths of sentiments and subtler fields of emotions and acumen. Every kind of experience is stored in its memory. Only the intelligent machinery of the brain performs the functions of reasoning, planning and decision making. Whatever be the external structure, appearance and activities of the body, the basic source of control of each and every component and function of the body lies in the brain (mind). All the macro and micro level physiological, biochemical, cellular and molecular activities inside the body are conducted under its regulatory mechanism. It is the core of the origin, cultivation and culmination of the endeavors and tendencies of inclination towards philosophy, science, business, technical skills, art, music, adventure etc. What is the present level of one’s personality and what it would become in near future … this can be deciphered by the elucidation of his/her mentality and emotional propriety.

The amount of material substances in brain is very less but its structural complexity, flexibility, storage capacity and functional adaptability are marvelous. Its efficiency in retrieving any piece of information from the hidden stock of its memory almost instantaneously and its Parallel processing at ultra fast speed make it a supreme computer. These together with the unbound intelligence of the human brain challenge that none of the advanced information systems, super computers or other man made artificially intelligent machines could ever match the functioning of human brain in toto.

Man made devices perform only the particular tasks for which they are fabricated. Their power and efficiency depends upon their design. Such is not the case with natural ‘instruments’ like the human body and brain. The brain automatically controls its own development and can expand its capacities, potentials, activities and efficiency beyond any limit. It begins to grow on its own since the time of birth of the fetus and continues to perfect its development till the time of death along with performing its duties towards the other organs without any pause…. In this respect, it may be likened to a teacher , who besides teaching regularly in the school, also continues his own studies and gradually passes higher grades of examination to expand his own scholarly talents.

Recent developments in neurosciences have revealed many features of the structure and function of the human brain. The facts known till date are so startling that this organ appears to be superior than the collective accomplishments of the most advanced technologies. What remains to be known about it could be more astonishing. Many layers of this majestic Pandora’s box still remain closed. As stated earlier, in normal case a large number of neuronal connections remain inactivated throughout the life of human being unless some extra efforts are made – for instance, by yoga practices and other experiments of spirituality to stimulate them. Rousing of these latent centers of consciousness can bestow supernatural faculties. Then, an ordinary human can enhance his physical power to compete with that of a giant and develop divine talents and potentials at the mental, intellectual and spiritual levels too.

Regular physical exercises and massaging etc. are practiced in order to energize the functional centers, which maintain physical health. The metabolic, activities are maintained by eating, pure, nutritious and digestive food in balanced qualities. Such practices ensure happy and healthy survival of the body in normal cases. However, extra care is essential for the refinement of mental capabilities and talents. The food intake of a person engaged in such a endeavor should be pure and austere and should also be ‘charged’ by subtle energy. The latter helps stirring and arousing the reservoir of consciousness existing in the brain.

The food of one’s own refined thoughts, sentiments and inner strength catalyses the actions of the subtle energy. The ext4rnal means useful in this regard consist of – dedicated endeavors (sadhana) of practicing truth, austerity and penance in every aspect of life, ascetic contemplation and swadhyaya coupled with the sadhana of spiritual elevation. Meditation (dhayan) is the simplest kind of sadhana which sublimates the flow subtle energy in the brain.

Focusing of sunrays on a convex lens results in generation of thermal energy and ignition, channelizing of steam in a single direction triggers motion of steam engine, targeted attack of cannon gives rise to an explosion… These examples demonstrate the power of concentration. A large number of bio-electrical I pulses and energetic currents continuously flow in the human brain …, focusing these to refine and strengthen specific quality of mind – is accomplished by a dhyan sadhana. This also results in rousing the willpower and mental strength along with sharpening of the intellect.

The inner strength of the mind is more important that the might physical power of the body, the power of wealth and external resources or the impact of education and talents etc… One can rise up to those heights of development which are unimaginable in today’s world and gradually culminate the personality with the help of the awakened inner strength of the mind.

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Let The Right Side Brain Think Too !

In terms of anatomy and physiology, the structure and basic functions of the brain is same in all human beings. Then what is the reason that some people become scientists, some artists, writers or other wise talented and some do nothing, some are intelligent to the level of genius while some are dullards or booby? The intellectuals and thinkers of all ages have addressed this issue.

Ms Betty Edwards writes in her book entitled “Drawing on the Right Side of Brain” that – the right side hemisphere of the brain is found to be more active in the people who are endowed with creative talents. As such the left and right parts together constitute the complete brain. However, the right side of the brain is found to be relatively more developed and active in the people having investigative mind with sound reasoning and insight.

It is really beyond the capacity of human skill to comprehend the amazing features of the brain or decipher why the eternal creator had given special roles to the two halves of single organ. The brain material, which looks like a jelly, brown substance – made up of thousand billions neurons, is the main power generator in the ‘factory’ of body. It is million times better than the super computers of the most advanced generation. Its central processing unit (CPU) receives, recognizes and processes several bio-electrical signals simultaneously in a matter of just few micro seconds. Bio-electrical signals are processed continuously in an active brain at a high speed of over thousands per second. They constitute the basis for the recognition and processing as per the informational impulses

Received from the sense organs… The brain automatically produces the energy required

For its own processing and continues to work efficiently without any rest throughout the normal life of human being.

The right hemisphere of the brain has been of special interest to the neuroscientists and psychologists of the modern age. Dr.Stanley Angelebert has written a thought-provoking article on this topic in the July 1988 issues of Reader’s Digest. In this article entitled ‘Are You Thinking Right ?, he has described significant aspects of the unique role of the right side of the human brain. He states …”Most of us do not realize the immense potential inherent in our own self, we are not able to drive our intellect righteously. This is the reason why we are deprived of those qualities which most of the talented great personalities possess as natural endowments. Although it is not necessary for people in general to know the detailed structure of the brain or analyze the positions and processing of special functional centers in it. It would however, be beneficial for all the people to be aware of – how to make the best use of this precious organ to refine and rouse the mental and intellectual talents.

The learned writer further describes that – it is well known that the right hemisphere of the brain controls the motor and sensory activities of the left half of the body and the left hemisphere does that for the right portion of the body. The right side part of the brain is considered to be the functional center for artistic talents, soft emotions and creativity and its left counterpart is thought to govern talents , skillful activities and extraordinary memory… However, it is not found to be in our daily activities.

When we try to recollect where a particular object was kept, recall a person whom we had met earlier, or perform similar tasks of retrieving the memory, we make more use of the right brain as compared to the left. In the awaken state of the body – that is, for about 16 hours of a day on an average, when the conscious mind is active, the ‘shift to right’ process is carried out by thy corpus calosom. This process required about 50 watts per hour in a normal person’s thinking.

Noble laureate, Dr. Roger Sperry and his associates at the California Institute of Technology had analyzed the activities of epileptic patients before and after the brain – surgery. It was found that the coordination or separation of the dual activities (of the two halves) of the brain change pattern of the electrical sparks (Impulses) in it. A split brain syndrome was developed in the patients when the center connecting the left and right halves of the brain was cut during the surgical operations. Characteristics of dual personality were then observed in the subjects/patients. Moreover, because of lack of mutual cooperation and systematic organization and fine-tuning of the intellectual functions of the two hemispheres of the brain, such people were unable to make use of the specific talents they possessed. Similar kinds of observations made in several neurological research laboratories have led to drastic change in the classical views, about the role of the two halves of the human brain. Better under-standing of the brain-functions has raised hopes for creative use of neurosurgical operations

People in the Indian society, by and large, force their lefty children to use the right hand instead of the left for most of the essentials tasks including eating, writings etc. this conviction also exists in the western society. The conventional views about ‘righteousness of the right hand are rather misleading’. In fact, right side brain of a person who naturally uses the left hand for every activity – be that holding a pen whil writing or griping a cricket bat or tennis racket while playing, etc, is more active than that in those who normally use the right hand.

Forcing a ‘ lefty’ child to use the right hand triggers the harmful processing of ‘shift to the left’ in his brain. This disturbs the harmony between the two parts of his brain and suppresses proper mental development of the child. As a result, such children often suffer from indecisiveness, mental complexes and psychological abnormalities, development of dual personality is a common phenomenon in such cases. According to Dr. Judie Helms of Connecticut, the right brain’s major role is converted into a minor one because of a forced transformation of the lefty persons into ‘normal’ by social convention ones. This should be avoided by generating social awareness about the importance of using the right brain.

Professor Albert Einstein, renowned genius of the 20th century scientist, used to say that – it is very much in our hand to train and elevate the creative potentials of our brain. In his views, we should try to create, by mental concentration, a three-dimensional image and/or detailed planning of what we intent to do.…This ability is naturally gifted to every human being and the right brain perform the task of the planning and decision making……If , before starting an important task, we plan and thoroughly study the ‘pros and cons’, ‘ifs and buts’ associated with it and register the ‘image’ of the related thoughts in the right side brain then the task would certainly be completed as per our expectations”. He used to mention that he had developed, refined and made best use of his brain by such experiments on creative use of the two halves of the brain.

In this book ‘The Act of Creation’ Arthur Koestler states that – the thoughts, which are torturing or disturbing the mind or which are mutually conflicting and perplexing and destabilizing internal peace should be expelled from the mind for a few seconds After a while thinking should be focused at the right of the brain. The tumultuous thoughts would be systematically ‘processed’ there and appear in the mind in a clearer and harmonious form….Calm thinking and thorough analysis of the related topic or problem would be easily possible in this state of mind. Such a condition of the mind could be practiced any time –while relaxing, scrolling, or, meditation…..

Many psychologists and psychiatrists also opine that people can be trained to use their right brain and thus develop the faculties of the balanced th8inking and sound reasoning. The oriental philosophy and ancient science of human mind also emphasize that a human being is a controller of his development. He can rouse the dormant talents and make best use of his mental faculties by realizing the potentials of the right side brain. Negligence of the half of the brain or improper use of its creativity is one of the major causes of the insignificant development of one’s personality. We must therefore learn to activate this core of creative talents and intelligence and harmonize it the left side brain with the help of simple spiritual practice lie dhyan (meditation).

When one mentally concentrates on the specific objects and links it with contemplation of the divine during ideals during deep meditation, his consciousness gets linked with the subtle world. Gradually, his ‘inner eyes’ –the centers of the latent intellect—are awakened….If one sincerely performs such experiments at a regular pace in daily life, there is no reason why one would not be able to refine his intellect and activate some potion of the unused 93% of the real potential of his brain….! It should always be beard in mind that righteous thinking and integrity of the character are the key factors in supporting the elevation of intellect by any practice of conditioning and harmonizing the activities of brain

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The Energy of Brain in the Hollow Of The Body

Words would always be less in expressing the importance of health in human life. ‘Healthy mind lies in a healthy body’ – is an enthusing statement reflecting the Importance of health of physical body. However, this does not represent the ultimate truth. Mind cannot manifest its faculties so easily without the tool of the body. But it can very well maintain its unique potentials even in a weak, injured or handicapped body. That the mental powers could be awaken and made more sharp and creative even in an unhealthy body – has been demonstrated by plenty of live examples in human history.

The Lives of the rishis like Chyavan and Valmiki are examples of the above kind available in the ancient history of India. The bodies of these rishis had become almost like skeletons because of practicing strict penance. Their souls however existed in spiritually sublimated states with full expression of life even in those ‘hollow’ bodies. The yogis in the state of deep trance also remain lively despite stopping the physical activities of the heart, brain and other organs for desired period of time. After completion of the trance they bring back the body to a normal state.

The above examples pertain to spiritual experiments only. However, similar amazing phenomena are seen in the ordinary worldly lives too. Mr. Hanava Hokaishi of Japan was renowned in the 18” centaury as an incarnation of the deity of knowledge. He was born in 1712 and had lost his eyesight at the early age of seven years. Despite being blind, he continued to acquire knowledge by listening. This way he had ‘read’ over 40 thousands books in his 101 years long life. So amazing was the grasping power of his brain that many of the books were thoroughly stored in his memory by way of listening to their texts just once. The depth and grandeur of his knowledge was a matter of surprise for the scholars of that time. Many a times, he used to quote such references of knowledge that were beyond the level of imagination of the savants who were discussing with him. On the request of his friends, he had also written a treatise which was compiled in 2820 volumes and which still exists as a monument of the unlimited potentials of the human intellect.

Dr. Stephen Hawking’s life is a shining example of his kind in the present times. This great mathematician physicist cum astrophysicist, despite being totally handicapped physically, has made remarkable contributions in unraveling the secrets of the cosmos. This distinguished professor at the Cambridge University, UK has derived contain scientific principles, which have given rise to striking changes and rethinking on the exiting theories of the origin and expansion of the universe and the existence of black holes.

This eminent scientist, now in his fifties, was diagnosed as suffering from ALS-a motor neuron disease about three decades ago, when he was doctoral student. However, charmed by his intellect and moved by the aim of supporting him with love and care, a young British girl married him at that time. The couple was also blessed of three children. Dr. Hawking’s body had gradually paralyzed due to the deadly disease in the later years. His health continued to worsen gradually and he eventually lost his voice. . his hands also paralyzed like his legs and further disabled his body. In spite of this tragedy, his mind remains engaged in rigorous research. Advanced technological instruments – including auto controlled wheel chair, computer aided voice synthesizer and brain signal decoder, had made it possible for others to comprehend his ‘lectures’ and discuss and collaborate with him.

Dr. Hawking’s book. “ A Breif History of Time” has been a best seller and is recognized as the most lucid writing on the most difficult scientific topic.. He is regarded as second Einstein of this century. The contributions of the supernatural mental functioning of his physically diseased brain in a disabled body make us rethink of the universality of statement of ‘healthy mind in a healthy body’. His life is the most convincing evidence of the fact that the potentials of human brain blossom beyond the barriers of physical fitness. They can be elevated and used in full capacity by human being so long as his soul exists in the body, howsoever weak or hollow the latter may be.

Dr Wilder Penfield, a celebrity neurosurgeon of America has recorded amazing results during the study of the nerves and neuronal processing. Once, when be electrically charged a portion of the brain of a eight year old girl undergoing a neurological treatment, she began to describe an incident without a pause…. It appeared, as if a gramophone record player is switched-on inside her mouth. She narrated .. “ I was playing with my brother. They were hiding in a farm to frighten and irritate me .. I lost track of the. Then I saw a man whose clothes were clumsy. He took out a snake from his bag and showed it to me. I ran away with fear and reached home in a gasping state “

Dr. Penfield was surprised at this flow of her thoughts imagination and to note that such a young child was describing an incident in so much detail. The girl’s mother revealed that the above incident had occurred, when this girl was only two and half years old. As the doctor was sure that no child at that small age could ever remember a pas incident.. he conjectured that there must be a system in human brain which is ‘matured’ ‘skilled’ and ‘thoughtful’ since the time of birth. Although be could not find an answer in support of this consideration, the involved idea motivated him towards dedicated experimental research of human brain.

As the research in the faculties of neuroscience has advanced, the human brain is being found to be more and more mysterious. Deeper elucidation are coming closer to proving the existence of the sahastra kamal or sahastra in the core of the human brain as described in the ancient Indian ph8ilosphy and science of spirituality. According to the scriptures, the subtle flow of supreme consciousness in this chakra connects the human consciousness with cosmic currents of divine power. This latent center in the human brain is also considered to contain the divine potentials and complete knowledge of the pas, present and future of one’s life.

The Indian rishis had realized the existence of the sahastra kamal along with the sat cakras’ and the brahnrandhra in the human brain. The sahastra is described to be superior to all the other extrasensory centers(cakras) of the sublte energy of prana. It is described to exist in the reticular activity system in the brain. The physical activity center (transducer) of this cakra is described to be subtly located in the hollow portion about two inches away from the temples and about two to three inch deep behind the bhrumadhya (mid point between the eyebrows). Upon successful completion of the association sadhanas, it is realized as a unique glow of light. According to the spiritual masters of yoga, the shape of this fulgent spot appears like that of an inverted umbrella or a bowl and it consists of this ark of light is silver bright like a flash of mercury light.

The Chanogya Upanishadh describes the state of realization of the sahastrara—- ‘ tasya sarvesu lakesu kasmcarom Bhavati’ Meaning: the yoga who has seen the sahastrara can attain the knowledge of all the sciences. The sahastrara is is also the center of the regulatory power of the brain from where the latter controls the activities of the body. It is the source that inspires and governs human intellect, which is at the root of the enormous creation and accomplishments of the humans in this world.

If we sharpen the knowledge-acquiring unit of the brain up to the brightest level then we can recall, at will whatever we had ever heard, seen and read, thought or experienced. Moreover, we can also see or know everything that is read heard, thought or experienced by others around us, so clearly as if a reel of a film is being projected in front of our eyes. The memory registers of the brain store the visual perceptions like on a reel at a speed of about one seen per second. More surprisingly, this majestic box inside the skull also contains ‘preprint’ of the scenes, which a person is going to see in future. This astonishing capability of the human brain, if used completely, can enable one to become omniscient. Each one of us can attempt to realize and rouse the power of the brain to benefit accordingly.

Many of the supernatural potential of the human brain described in the yoga-scriptures are now found to be matching with the accidentally recorded or experimentally elucidated results in the modern scientific laboratories. The above-described experiment of Dr. Penfield is an elementary illustration of such findings. In case of this particular example, one might argue that, the peculiar incident must have created such an impact on the child’s mind that it got assimilated in her memory with a high intensity and thus became ‘ ever memorable’ to her. However, there are many other examples—including those of awaken memories of the previous births, which demonstrate the existence of the layers of the latent memory with immense storage capacity in human brain which contain the memories of the previous lives and the inherent tendencies of one’s mind. Some authentic incidents of this kind are cited below.

A somewhat similar effect—- as the one described earlier, was observed in case of an American boy. When external electrical current was flown through a nerve the boy began humming a song in a language which was foreign to him. The tune of the song and the perfection of the boys singing made it quite soothing……The song was instantaneously recorded in the lab. Later on, linguists recognized the language of this as a dialect, which was spoken in some parts of West Germany long time ago. Surprisingly, nobody in the boys family—-neither material nor paternal relatives had ever had any connection with that region of Germany. None among his acquaintance or friend had ever heard that language. After a detailed study of the event, it was concluded that the boy must have heard or learnt that song in a previous life whose memories were assimilated in his brain’s otherwise dormant portion which got activated due to the electrical charge.

In a neurosurgical operation, Dr, Penfield had observed that a particular nerve of a patient used to be stimulated during the epileptic attack. The doctor had carefully cut and separated the nerve….;

The patient got rid of epilepsy and enjoyed a normal healthy life after this operation. Commenting in this case, the doctor stated that—-“There are many thousands millions of protein molecules present in the brain matter, about two thousands millions of these have an average age of 70 years approximately. During the lifetime (active state) of the proteins, whatever a person perceives or experiences in the conscious state of the mind gets stored in neurons of the brain is infinite because of the dynamic connectivity between them”.

If there were sensitive instruments to measure and project the millisecond to millisecond activities of this majestic network then it would have become possible for the scientists to unravel the complete history of one’s present and previous lives. It would then have been possible to see in what were its sinful (papa) actions and what were its morally ecstatic, serene altruist deeds (punya) in the past or the present life. The sahastratra is like a ‘crystal’ through which one can get a glimpse of the journey of the soul and retrieve detailed knowledge about the past and the present life. This is the reason why the scriptures of Hindu religion call the shastrara as sutratma—-the eternal linkage of the soul.

History has witnessed rare incidents of supernatural memory, depth of the knowledge and exceptional talents of humans since the time of yore. Many of these live examples also highlight the eternal connection of the soul with the conscious, unconscious and super-conscious faculties of the mind. Observance of extraordinary potentials of farsightedness, clairvoyance, telepathy and other kinds of supernatural perceptions also gives evidential support to this aspect. Many such cases observed in the past few centuries have been recorded and compiled with authentic reports in some western countries. In his book ‘ New Frontiers of Mind’, J.B. Rine has cited many examples of clairvoyance which were analyzed and tested by the neuroscientist and psychologists. Over fifty percent of the partly reported cases were proved to be true. Hundred percent of the cases pertaining to supernatural ‘vision’ during dreams or in a trance-like state of the mind were found to be true. One such case reported by Mr. Rine is described below:

Mr. Rine’s neighbor’s wife had once dreamt that her brother, who lived in distant village is going to his granary in a horse cart. There he opened his cart and all of a sudden climbed up the scaffold and committed suicide by shooting himself by a revolver. He had then fallen on a heap of chaff nearby. The lady was so frightened by this dream that she got up and asked her husband to immediately start for her brother’s village. Her husband went to Mr. Rine’s father to borrow his horse cart. The couple reached the village next day early morning. The lady was shocked to find her brother’s body lying in his granary in exactly the same position as she had seen in the dream.

Another incident of similar kind was published in the book. This was reported to Mr. Rine by one of his friends, who was a Professor. This had happened when the Professor’s wife was playing a game of bridge in a friend’s house. She suddenly felt as if her daughter, whom she had left at home, is in some serious trouble. She wanted to inquire about her little daughter over telephone but had to continue playing cards on her friend’s request…..But , after a while,

She felt so uneasy and mentally disturbed that she left the game and rushed to the phone. A maidservant received the phone….When the lady asked about her daughter’s well being the servant paused for a while and replied ‘she is all right’. As her friend insisted to complete the game, she then played for some more time and reached home in the evening. There she learn that her daughter had had narrow escape from serious injuries in a car accident.

When the girl (daughter) was going in a car her father Professor, she was on the seat peeping through open window…, she lost her balance and was kicked out due to a sudden jerk……Some how she got hold of the window glass and was almost hanging outside the speedy car. She was so scared that she could not even scream…! Before her father could realize the mis-happening the traffic police noticed her and stopped the car within a few minutes. Had there been slight delay, the girl would have slipped down and got crushed in the running traffic. The tragic movements of this accident were exactly those, her mother felt uneasy and panicked about her…. The daughter had reached home safely by the time her mother had phoned there. As the child was all right, the maidservant did not tell anything over the phone about the incident.

The above mentioned Professor has also reported in Rine’s book about his receiving subtle signals from the cosmos when he was a graduate student living a top the hills of Pennsylvania. Such experiences cited in the book reflect the potentials of the subconscious and the unconscious mind.

In the state of dream all the activities of our body are internalized under the control of the ever-active unconscious mind. The truth of the events seen in a dream or experienced subconsciously signify the linkage of brain(mind) with the external consciousness of the soul which is inspired by the Omnipresent supreme consciousness and is beyond the reach of any sentience. The supernatural experiences associated with different faculties of mind indicate the existence of a supreme source which is absolute and which can never be bound within the limits of time and space. Einstein had accepted the existence of the absolute power of consciousness. He had even attempted proving its extremity through his theory of relativity

Modern science has not yet been able to educate and analyze the activities of the unconscious mind in human brain. As the research in this direction advances in collaboration with that in the fields of subtle sciences, the role of sahastrara would become clear and recognized as the source of the external expression of the soul.

Scientific experiments on rats and monkeys have helped understanding the neurophysiology of their motor control. In human beings , the complexities are so high even at the level of simple physiological activities that much of these auto regulatory mechanisms of the brain still remain the topics of research. Its automatic control of the sensory perception is more complicated. The brain experiences (as pain) the injuries of a leg or any other organ. The eyes weep but the sorrow is felt by the brain (mind). The body moves but it is the brain which worries about the hindrances along the path. The hands use tools but it is the brain which enables them to do so. Whatever one thinks, does, believes and feels is because of the brain (mind). In essence, the existence of an individual is there because of his brain.

The approach of the Indian rishis – the perfect scientists of ancient times, had been comprehensive in understanding, and using the majestic potentials of human brain. They had focused their research on its subtle faculties – the mana (mind), buddhi (intellect), chitta (the inherent memory and source of mental tendencies) and ahankar (the sense of being – the manifestation of the existence of the soul). They were able to study all the spiritual and mental aspects of the brain by realizing the existence, functions and external linkage of its subtle entities with the soul. Acquisition of the knowledge of its activities at the physical, physiological, neurological, and biochemical levels was an offshoot of their realizations of its subtle activities. They were able to attain supernatural talents and make use of the body beyond the barriers of time and space. These accomplishments remain unparalleled in human history.

By conducting dedicated experiments of the subtle science of spirituality, the rishis had unraveled the existence and principal role of the sahastrara in the human brain along with that of the sat cakras and the brahrandhras as its associates. The different sadhanas of spiritual experiments and yoga were so devised by them that every human could relize and be bestowed by the immense power of his/her brain by practicing these sadhanas. It is unfortunate to note that the people of later ages could not pursue the disciplined and ascetic life essential for the sadhanas, and instead preferred materialistic gains and luxuries. Even the simple practices of japa (renunciation) of mantras and dhyan (meditation) could not find place in the daily lives of majority of such people. This had led to severe discontinuity that gave rise to the near total disappearance, in the present era, of the most advanced branch of complete knowledge established by our glorious ancestors.

The important of the pituitary gland is now well known to the neuroscientists. Anatomically, this gland exists inside the brain at the junction where the optical nerves meet to form the optical chasm. Secretion of variety of hormones … be those required for controlling the body functions or those giving rise to the expressions of the feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, depression or cheerfulness, enthusiasm etc, pertaining to one’s mental and emotional state originates from this center. The perceptions of smell, taste or any other experience of the sense organs is also regulated from here. Because of this predominant role the pituitary is also called the master gland. This corresponds to the agya chakra described in the Indian scriptures on yoga.

Scientist have found two valve like structures (called functional valve) near the pituitary location, one facing the right and the other towards the left side of the brain. Thought they have not been able to elucidate the subtle structure of this ‘masterpiece’ (pituitary gland) of the brain, the neuroscientist are optimistic that its detailed knowledge would enable deciphering the mysteries of the internal world of the human brain and rest of the body. Modern scientific investigations have analyzed about 17% of the structural expansion of the brain. More amazing functions and mysteries are hidden inside the remaining 83%. The optical functional area and the sensory areas are located in between superior and inferior cerebral pedicles (plexuses).

All kinds of nuclei present in the brain receive stimulation from the above center. A subtle ‘wonder land’ is present here, which is beyond the grasp of physical instruments. However, one can experience it and unravel its mysteries by controlling the mental agility, retraining the extrovert tendencies of the mind, practicing mental concentration and meditation and adopting the principles of spirituality in all aspects of life.

One can enjoy a blissful life by maintaining the health, happiness and peace of his mind. Measures based on psychological, physiological and other scientific aspects could be useful in this regard provided they are focused at the subtle powers of the brain. The mind, being a subtle power of the brain, is an expression of the soul, it is the source of existence of the individuals, whatever be the potential of a person, its seed resides in his brain. The development of the personality of an individual depends upon the level of his conscious mind and the quality of other subtle (subconscious and unconscious) functions of his brain. We cannot know our selves, nor even our body, without knowing our brain (mind) up to the deepest depth.

It is said that the soul resides in the hidden layers of consciousness in the brain. Knowledge of the journey of the soul, knowledge of the cosmos and that omniscient supreme divine power is also described to exist in the inner core of the brain. The Indian philosophy is mainly centered on the in-depth knowledge and realization of the mana,buddhi,citta and ahankar— the subtle layers of the human brain. The rishis, the visionaries of this eternal knowledge had discovered the principles and methods of acquiring absolute knowledge and attainment of ultimate bliss by the realization of the subtle streams of prana rishis states in the Dhyanbindu Upnishad (sloka No 103-106) that …

Kapala Kushare Madhye Caturdwarasya Madhyame |

Tadatma Rajate Tantra Yathavyomni Divakar ||

Kodanandawaya Madhyatu Brahmrandhresu Sakti Ca |

Swatmanam Purusam Pasyenmanastratra Layam Gatam ||

Ratnani Jyotisnanadam Tu Bindumahesvaram Padam |

Ya Evam Veda urusah Sakaivalyam Samasnute ||

Meaning: In the inner core of the forehead lies the center of the four doors of the sensors of eyes, ears, nose and mouth. There one hears the ext4ernal music – resembling the sound of a divine peacock – entering in the brahmarandhra from the cosmos. Like the sun in the sky, the soul is gloriously placed at the top of the inner brain. Below the brahmarandhra, deep in the bhrumadhya, there exists the reflection of its power. One should realize the existence of the Self in this inner core of the brain. The eternal glow and sound of the Omniscient, Omnipotent, Supreme God exists there in a subtle form. One who knows this can attain the divine state of ultimate peace and knowledge.

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Human Brain – Source of Miraculous Power

If one measures the height of his body by his own hand, it would approximate only about 86 ‘fingers breadth’ in general. The organization and function of this ordinary specimen is so splendid that no sophisticated machine could match the ordered assembly and efficiency of its components. Its automatic activities in normal case are so perfect that they appear to have been derived by mathematical principles. Its regulatory…knowledge acquisition and biological physiological information processing, activation and control of body functions, harmonious organization of the activity in the body as per the state of the mind.

If we consider the subtle potentials of the brain, we will find that its above mentioned ‘routine’ functions could be expanded to unexpected extent. So much of that – one would be able to get absolute knowledge about every thing existing in nature, placed anywhere in the cosmos; one would be able to communicate with any desired person at any place, howsoever far, without the help of any external device. If the hidden potentials of brain are aroused completely, one would be able to lift with ease anything, of whatever weight, from anywhere in the world, one would be able to control the minds of others – induce them to be an unconscious state, or even kill some one at a remote place, may even regulate the functioning of every thing existing in the world.

The supernatural potentials and talents – termed as asta siddhi and nava nidhi in the Indian scriptures – are the expressions of the miraculous powers of brain which were attained by our ancient yogis through mental concentration and meditation with sublime spirituality.

Divine incarnations have the supernatural faculties awaken since birth. Religious scriptures cite many examples of this sort. Several incidents of this kind are associated with the life of Jesus Christ. Once he was traveling bare foot with a handful of his disciples … when they felt exhausted after a day’s sojourn, Jesus told one of the disciples to go up to a particular distance in a particular direction and bring back the ass who was grazing there … Surprisingly, the fellow did find an ass at the same spot as guided by Jesus, he brought the animal for riding. That place which was far beyond the sight of others was so clearly visible to the Christ. This was nothing but a minor glimpse of his supernatural vision.

Extraordinary faculties of perception exist in subtle form in the brain of every human being, which need to be awakened by dedicated efforts. The advancement of scientific understanding of some functions of the brain and simultaneous study of the effects of some yoga and dhyana sadhana on thee functions had paved the way for newer research. It has also shown that – the spiritual methods developed by the ancient savants are systematic and scientifically justified techniques which could activate the latest potentials of the brain.

Dr. George Delgado had conducted several experiments to demonstrate that the sensual feelings like hunger, thrust, concupiscence, etc could be controlled by controlling the governing centers of the brain. Controlling his neuronal activities could also help control the mental tendencies of a living being. In an evidential demonstration, he gave a banana to monkey named Ali. When Ali was eating this fruit of its liking, Dr. Delgado recorded its EEG and accordingly sent specific electrical signals to this subject’s brain. These signals were tuned to ‘order’ the monkey to throw off the thing in hand… The viewers were surprised to watch that suddenly Ali stopped eating and threw away the banana despite his hunger and liking.

In another demonstration – a bit adventurous and risky to perform, two bulls were brought in a ground surrounded by thousands of viewers which included some experts who had come to examine Dr.Delgado’s experiment. The bulls had electrodes fit in their heads, the public triggered them to have head-on collision. The fighting animals appeared so dreadful as if they would crush each other…Just then Dr.Delgado sent a signal ‘conveying ‘the ‘message’ that peace is better than fight to both the animals. These signals had electrified the nerves of the bulls so as to stimulate the secretion of certain hormone and suppress that of the other. Within no time the bulls were seen standing calmly near each other like domestic goats …, although their hissing continued but there was no excitation in them…Dr.Delgado had also successfully used the method of controlling the specific nerve-functions … through electrical charge for the treatment of many patients.

At least 20 Watts of electricity flows continuously in the brain of a normal human being throughout his life. This generation and conduction of (bio) electricity is a part of the normal automatic functioning of the brain. If a neuron could be excited by some processing then because of its electrical energy, it would work like a dynamo, the million billions neuron would collectively be equivalent to million billions of dynam.! Just imagine then.., what a gigantic around of power – heat, light, electricity etc, that could be generated from the brain ?

Understanding of the electrical activities of the neural network and related findings of modern sciences appear superficial when compared with descriptions of the internal power of the brain as cited in the ancient scriptures. The divine powers of Lord Indira and Savita are said to be present in the inner core of the sahastrara in human brain, the Gods Rudra and Pusan are said to exist subtly on its back side. These divine powers were identified by the rishis as the sources of the conscious and unconscious faculties of mind.

Scientific findings have so far discovered that the cerebrum is the principal portion of the brain where all the nerves and veins meet collectively. This portion keeps control over the sensory and motor functions of the body. The backside of the brain is so far been analyzed as the center of memory, the electrical impulses for the subconscious and unconscious activities of the brain are considered as emanated from this portion.

The activities of the conscious mind and the cerebrum reflect the existence of life in a human body. The development of body in the fetus beings from the growth of the cerebrum, the latter controls the development and organization of other organs. In spite of clinical death, a person remains alive till there is presence of consciousness in this part of his brain. Many examples of this ‘miraculous’ phenomenon have been recorded in the history of modern medicine. Some of these are described below for ready reference.

A Britisher named Frank Lasslie had ‘died’ of heart failure in Calcutta sometime in 1896. many members of his family had also died of similar attacks so his death was confirmed without further investigation. His coffin was buried in a nearby graveyard. His relative wanted to bury him in the grounds of Saint John Chapel. But, they could get the permission only after six months. Then, as per the rituals, his coffin was opened…, people were stunned to see his dead body! His body was originally kept straight with his hands folded to form a cross on the chest. but now the body was lying overturned having its back upwards, his clothes were torn and there were spots of blood in and around his mouth…!

The coffin was checked properly before his first burial and was closed firmly so that no insects could enter it. What happened then? The forensic experts and doctors inferred that Frank might hav been buried when there was still some life in his brain – that was unconscious for some time after his heart-fail. By the time his brain would have regained consciousness be would have found himself buried inside the grave. He would not have been able even to breathe inside that airtight caffeine…, in a shocked state of fear and irritation, he might have tried to come out of that box…, in this attempt his clothes would have got torn and in the end he would have died of suffocation after vomiting blood.

Another incident of similar kind had occurred in a Ladies hostel in Edinberra. A resident orphan girl had fallen sick there. Despite medical treatments, one day her condition became critical and all observable symptoms of life disappeared, her pulsation and breathing also stopped…After a preliminary checkup the doctor-on-duty declared that she is dea. However, the warden of the hostel was not convinced. She said, I can not believe that she has died…, I will allow here cremation if her body begins to stink. Surprisingly, the girl was lying in that state for about ten days…; still there was no sign of degradation of her body. Even the doctors were amazed to see this peculiar body. More startling was the fact that the girl gained consciousness after thirteen days and became healthy few day later.

The revered saintly expert of Indian classical music Swami Haridas had once gone into trance to demonstrate on the request o f the Sikh King Ranjita Singh, the power of Indian Yoga to a British General named Sir Ventura. In two such experiments, the Swami was buried in a muddy pit—once for ten days and another time for forty days. In both the experiments, he was found perfectly healthy when he came out. However the central top portion where the Hindus grow the hair knot – sikha of his head had become hot like fire—… The portion of brain beneath this spot of head is very important in yoga sadhana. This is called rodasi of the saptadhora soma.

Literally speaking, rodasi means – having two parts. The two parts of central brain – the reservoir of subtle energy of consciousness are described in the yoga scriptures as the centers of existence of divine powers of Indra and Savita. The middle portion of the brain below this center is called antrariksa and the lower on preathvi. Seven principal streams (saptadhara) of the power of soma – the eternal nectar of life and energy are described as agni, swargdwara, atri, dronakalasa, asvini, etc. these are supposed to exist latently in the middle portion of the brain.

Peraselsas has also mentioned about the above described seven powers and classified them into two groups – Apollo and David. He has considered these ‘seven current’s to be associated with the spiritual functions and the subtle emotional reflections of the human brain (mind). In anatomical terms, the associated seven activity centers of the brain correspond to the seven ventricles. The first two of these are in the right and fourth is located in the left side of brain, the third one below the top center is connected with the pituitary and pineal glands. The fifth ventricle, below the third is attached to the cerebellum. The sixth one begins from the lower and of the brain and expands within the spinal column till the Sacrocoxial Ganglian – the lower end of the spinal cord. The seventh ventricle is spread like a cloud in the right portion of the skull.

Varuna (water God) is described in the scriptures as Omnipresent in each of three lokas…

Yasya Srveta Vicaksna Vistro Bhumiradhiksitah

Thiruttarani Papratuh Varunasya Dhruvam Sadah ||

Sa Saptanabhirajyati ||

Meaning: The mysterious streams of power, endowed with the subliminal presence of God Varuna, are spread in the three lokas. All these are bound with the brain particles (neurons) in the upward direction. This portion is the main center of existence of Lord Varuna. The seven groups of linkages nerves emanated from this center regulate the entire body and mental functions.

Interestingly, the findings of modern research have a simile in the above description. The neuroscientists have found the cerebra-spinal fluid to be spread every where in the nervous system. 99% of this fluid consists of water only.

The comparison of the available scientific results with spiritual deliberations although in preliminary state and far from being complete, certainly opens up newer ways for collaboration between the two approaches to the search of knowledge. This would inspire the modern scientists to look into the philosophy and science of spirituality to attempt interpretation, analysis and implementation of the theories and methods cited in the ancient scriptures. There is wide scope for modern science to research in this area.

Different kinds of the subtle power of the omnipresent consciousness are described as the manifestations of devtas (powers of God) in the Indian philosophy. For instance, the seven ventricles are described as seven Gods (sapta devata soma) in the scriptures of yoga spirituality. These scriptures contain treasures of knowledge of the majestic structure and function of the human brain. The methods and guidance presented there are useful for all human beings. One, who learns and gains expertise in practicing the associated it yagas and spiritual sadhanas, can attain the supernatural powers some of the kind described in the beginning of this section.

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Arousing The Hidden Potentials of Brain

In terms of physico-chemical sciences, the brain is an organ made up of some proteins and other chemicals. Neurological research has shown that the gray matter in the outer brain contains about thousand billion cells – called neurons. The cerebellum consists of bout twelve thousand billions nerves and the spinal column contains about twelve thousand billions nerves and the spinal column contains about 1.5 billion of extra nerves which collectively constitute the nervous system. There are about a hundred billion small cells called Gila that are connected with the neuralgia. A large variety of hormones and other proteins and neurotransmitters are produced or released in the brain. However, these bio chemicals cannot give rise to biological consciousness by themselves. In fact, it is the presence of consciousness which makes possible the generation and reaction of these materials and which performs the majestic functions in the brain with the help of these substance.

If brain is only a body of flash and bones made up of some specific chemicals then the animals, which have brains bigger in size than the human brain, would have had larger varieties and quantities of neuron-chemicals in their brains. Moreover, in that case the functions and potentials of the brain would also have been varying in proportion of its size and weight. As an organ, the brain of an elephant or whale is much bigger in size, weight and physical strength then the human brain. However, it is well known that the mental faculties and potentials of these animals exist nowhere when compared with those of the humans. Scientific investigations reveal that the organization and subtle structure of the brains of these animals is in primitive state as compared to the fine development of the human brain.

Dr. Wilderpen, a specialist in neurosurgery has found that the temporal cortex – dark strips surrounding the internal portion of human brain contain age-old memories in a dormant state. The are of these trips is about 25 square inches. Right behind the temple lies the temporal cortex, which generates and regulates the memory functions. Enormous varieties of events and visual movements take place in front of our eyes every day. We notice only some these. Out of those noticed attentively, only a few are remembered or retained in the memory. In general, even what we remembered about an event on the day it occurred, that becomes hazy in our active memory after several days. We remember the associated matters only vaguely. However according to the experts like Dr. Wilderpen, whether we were attentive or not, whether we remember something clearly or partly with a waned memory, whether we recall it for a long time or forget it in few seconds .., every thing, whatever happened in front of our eyes or whatever has been perceived by other sense organs gets registered in our temporal cortex. Dr.Wildernpen had successfully awaken the memory—concerning unimportant, and unthinkable events – of many people by inducing electrical impulses into these sensitive compartments of the brain.

The temporal cortex plays major roles in the brains of the people who possess exceptionally sharp memory. The functions of the stripes like structures in this region are remarkable in this regard. The memory of some people is so extraordinary that it makes records in history. For instance, Revi Eliza of Lithuyania had crammed over 2000 books by heart. His astonishing memory was tested many times by different means and it was always found to be perfect. A French leader, Lion Gambetta was fond of Victor Hugo’s poesy. He remembered the context of thousands of pages of Hugo’s writings and used to cite them with detailed reference as and when required, could even cite the page umbers correctly.

It is said about the ancient Indian scriptures that their texts were orally recited and were not written in any script for thousands of years. The four Vedas, Brahmans, Aranyaks, Nirukta, Nighantu and Upnishads etc, were all taught and learnt verbally under the Gurusisya system of the ancient schools. The sisya (disciple) used to learn and remember whatever was recited and verbally taught by his Guru (master). Because of being learnt by hearing, the contents of the Vedas. Upanishads and other Sastras were named as srutis (meaning- ‘heard’) . That sounds amazing because, the contents of these scriptures constitute a colossal amount of text. Even the now available hymns (mantras) of the Vedas would be spread in about five thousands pages of printed journals. Imagine, how those many mantras, their linguistic disciplines, patterns of recitations, meanings and analysis and successive deliberations in the form of Upanishads, Purans, Brahmans etc, were preserved for ages…by the scholars of yore ‘ just by the power of memory !.

Harry Nwelson Pilsvary, the American grand master – who was known as magician of chess used to remember over twenty types of moves associated with different stages of the game simultaneously and used to guide the players accordingly. He used to guide so many moves at a time quite swiftly and efficiently. This was also a live example of multiple processing of exceptionally sharp memory.

Accordingly to Dr. Hyden, the development of the faculties of brain does not depend only on school education or what one learns from the relatives and friends, surrounding environments and circumstances, because this kind of development by and large, amounts only to an increase in knowledge and information. He believes that – the company of people having strong will power, inner strength and sublime consciousness offers inducing inspiration for proper ‘nourishment’ of the brain. The elevated level of the prana of such people gives strength to the weak minds.

People having low IQ can improve their wisdom and intellectual potentials above the average level if they live in closed contact of brilliant and talented people for substantial amount of time with a consistent aspiration to uplift their own mental level Dr. Hyden’s theory explains it as follows. As the electrical currents flow through the wires of good conductors connected to the source of electricity, similarly, the aura of the bio-electrical energy of the talented, eminent and awaken brains induces certain kind of charge in the receptive brains of others who are in their contact.

Dr. George Delgado had also investigated the possibilities transmitting the electrical charge. Hypnotism is a process in which the bio-electrical energy of the stronger brain is used to attract and control the weaker brains within a limited domain of influence. The notorious brainwash techniques – known in the history as being used by some of the communist regimes to convert the thinking of anti-Communists into pro ones – also involve similar effects of the brain waves.

In the present times, sophisticated electronic devices are also tried to induce or alter the electrical flows inside one’s brain and hence to control his/her mental and physiological activities. Experiments of these kinds have so far been successful only to th extent that – the subject’s motor and sensory activities and thinking can be controlled externally as long as the device transducer is connected to the letter’s brain without causing any pain or abnormal excitement. As the experiment is put off or the external electrical I pulses are weakened, the subject’s original tendencies begin to take over and the effects of experiment vanish pretty fast.

While analyzing the effects of electrical currents on human brain, Dr.Delgado had remarked that __ controlling certain functions of the brain by external electrical charge is like forcefully governing the weaker ones with the help of might and weapons. Such treatments can create the effects of hypnotism and mesmerism and may be used for medical applications but they cannot be successful in rousing the latent potentials of the brain. According to Dr. Delgado, one can realize and awaken the subtle powers of his brain by his own determination, mental concentration and inner strength. This conclusion also signifies the role of spiritual yoga-sadhana in extraordinary accomplishments.

The stable water of a pond can embanked with case. However, the running water of rivers is difficult to be restrained. It requires construction of about clams and substantial efforts for this purpose. The impulses of awaken brain (mind) are more powerful than the high-speed currents of a river. The only way to control and make use of their potential is to direct them towards some creative mental activity.

The tube-wells may supply only limited amount of water for several years. But the naturally blown streams of fountains can continue to do so forever. Continuous flow, by the laws of nature, maintains the purity and motion of these streams. The same is true of the currents of mental energy. If all the awakened faculties of the brain are subjected to continuous creative use, they get more refined and help elevate the immense eternal powers of the brain. If the faculties of brain (mind) are aroused from the dormant state into the active one, and are subjected to controlled creative use then the brain can be fully awaken along with its astonishing potentials and talents.

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Scientific Experiments Of Mental Sublimation

Often people consider the intellectual potentials to be God gifted as per one’s fate and largely remain neutral towards refining the creativity of brain. Many a times people are found complaining about not being able to control their mind or improve their intellectual activities… they should note that practice makes one perfect. Physical fitness and might is gained by regular physical exercises, knowledge is attained by education and thorough studies, and prosperity by industrious business. Similarly, the magical Pandora’s box of the brain can be ‘opened’ and ‘cleaned’, the inner powers of the mind may also be culminated by dedicated practices of sadhana performed with sincerity and faith.

Based on their understanding of the neuronal activities in the brain, and analysis of different hormonal secretions etc. the psycho-chemists like Dr. Skiner hope for tailoring the mental functions in laboratories. They opine that – one’s mental makeup and personality could be sublimated up to the high levels of divinity or, on the contrary, could be declined to fall down to that of a demon by corresponding transformation and control of the bioelectrical and neuro chemical activities inside his brain. Several Neurochemists including Dr. Allen Jack and Mark Rozenberg of Germany are experimenting on the possibilities of regulating the functions and potentials of the brain in a desired direction.

Dr. Nachen Kline of the Rockland hospital New York had prepared an extract from a Himalayan herb called Sarpgandha. This chemical was found to suppress mental excitations. Purification and further processing of this chemical gave rise to production of the series of medicines like pipradol, chlorpromazine, meprobaset etc. These is about western pharmaceutical developments. The Indian science of medicine – Ayurveda recommends the use of natural products for such treatments, varieties of herbs are effectively used as samaka (tranquilizers) , these are called nidrajanaka which induce sound sleep and akesepahar which absorb mental worries and irritations. Modern pharmacologists and neurologists are also attracted towards the use of these herbs because they create positive effects in a manner harmonious to the natural functioning of the brain. The discoveries of rishis like Charka and Subshruta – the founders of Ayurvedic treatment are therefore being reinvestigated by many researchers today.

As in other branches of bio medical sciences, the research experiments of neurochemicals and the effects of chemicals on the neuronal activities are first conducted on animals before making any test on the human subjects. Dr. Robert Thompson and James Maconeil of Texas University had experienced on species of planarian and shown that the activities of brain could be suppressed or stimulated by electrical I pulses. Dr. Alin Jackobson of the University of California had injected the RNA of trained rats into the brains of untrained rats. He then observed that the latter’s also began to behave like the trained ones.

In the context of success of the experiments of the above kind. Dr. Ottoschimal of the State university of Michigan had declared that – “it appears now as if we have got the power to control the human brain. However, we have to be careful that such scientific achievements are used only for the betterment of people. We also have to be aware of the risk that some ‘power hungry’ nations might use such technological means to forcefully orient people’s mentality towards their own ideology.

Professors Hazkin, Huxley and Esklis had received the noble prize in medicine for their significant research work in neurology. They had discovered a specific electrical charge in neurons and had investigated how this electric current flows through the neuronal circuits and transmits the information signals so efficiently as if the neurons were constantly communicating via telephones. The nerve fibers are like electrical wires, which carry the information signals through electrical impulses. Each fiber has length of over hundred thousand miles (approx. 161000 kilometers) and its thickness is about a hundredth fraction of an inc. these findings were of fundamental importance in understanding the magnificent structure and unlimited potentials of the brain. The research work initiated by Sr. William Perfield in the 18th century to investigate the functions of brain is still going on and the above stated results are parts of the series of milestones in this long journey.

Neuroscientists consider that the brain has two compartments. First one the primitive or the animal brain, which assimilates the inherited habits, inner tendencies and animal instincts and the other newer and more evolved brain, which is acquired only by the humans. The first part contains the functional centers of the feelings of pain, hunger, fear, fatigue, concupiscence and other desires along with the instincts of struggle and fight etc. which are essential for the survival and expansion of any species. The more developed part or the matured brain consists of highly evolved structures like the prefrontal lobes that are associated with intellectual activities. Logical analysis, reasoning, civic sense, social etiquette, capabilities of thinking, planning and decision making etc. are regulated from this part. Rise and control of emotional excitements is also triggered from this functional unit of the human brain.

Scientific experiments on controlling or hypnotizing the ‘animal brain’ by electrical and chemical treatments have been very successful. As stated earlier, in some experiments, electrodes connected to the brains of guinea pigs were used to transmit electrical impulses. Significant changes in the natural tendencies of the subjects were recorded. For instance, the cats were found as getting scared of the rats, in a fight of tiger and a rabbit the mightier was made sit quietly in a cornet while the tiny rabbit was triggered to attack the former with full confidence of victory. Animals in general, indulge in sexual relations with homogenous species. However, in the above types of experiments, they were found to be excited to have six with partners from other species too.

Similar abnormal effects were observed in the eating habits, sleeping cycles etc. of the animals who were given specific, treatment by electrical or chemical means, leaving the food of their liking, they were make eat what they normally would not even touch. Several such treatments have worked well on the humans ‘primitive brains too…one can work at a stretch without sleeping for a long time or can sleep as and when desired with the help of such treatments.

Experiments on the developed component of the brain encompass psychotherapeutic applications along with electrical and chemical ones. Some communist countries have even tried using these techniques for brainwashing so as to change the minds of the opponents of their ideology. Considering the intellectual brain to be the Saul regulator of the development of one’s personality, several scientists have focused their research on finding the methods of psychological treatments for rousing its potentials. They accept the importance of familial and social atmosphere in molding the nature and way of thinking of a person. Some sociologist and psychologists are therefore engaged in investigation the traditional methods whose make the future generations more courageous, intelligent and virtuous than the present one.

Renowned Russian scientist Anorbin had demonstrated by many experiments that two different types of hormones secreted by the glands in the brain into the blood stream account for the feelings of cheerfulness or gloom. Neither of the hormones is secreted automatically. The secretion of a hormone, which give rise to specific feelings/psychosomatic manifestations is triggered by the corresponding thoughts and emotions. For instance, the sentiments and thoughts of malice activate the secretion of hormones, which generate the feelings of mental restlessness, irritation or excitement. According to Dr. Anorbin, there are specific activity centers in the brain which are linked with reticular formations. A wide variety of hormones are secreted from these centers of brain-functions. Secretion of certain types of hormones is manifested in cheerfulness, smile, laughter, gentleness, modesty etc. the other types hormones, on the contrary, give rise to depression, sorrow, anxiety and perplexity etc. above kinds of rese