Assignment 2
Assignment 2
Assignment 2
(starting with what you felt was most important for you) in order of priority)
All the needs related to the Self are continuous in time while all the needs related to the
Body are required for a limited time. This is one way we can differentiate between the need
of the Self and the need of the Body.
All the needs related to the Body are fulfilled by some physio-chemical things. All the needs
related to the Self are in terms of feeling, and they are fulfilled by right understanding and
right feeling.
The response of the Body is based on recognizing and fulfilling whereas the response of the
Self is based on knowing, assuming, recognizing and fulfilling.
The Self is the domain of consciousness, which is characterised by the activity of knowing,
assuming, recognising and fulfilling. The Body is the domain of material and it only has the
activity of recognising and fulfilling.
The activities of the Self can be seen in terms of desire, thought and expectation.
There are three possible sources of motivation for imagination: 1. Preconditioning, 2.
Sensation and 3. Natural Acceptance
To achieve this harmony in the Self, we need to start self-exploration. In the process, we
need to:
• Know our natural acceptance
• Be aware of our imagination
• Find out the source of imagination
• Work out a way to sort out our imagination till it is fully in line with our natural acceptance
Indicators of a healthy body:
The Body is healthy if it is able to perform as per the instructions of the Self.
Different parts of the Body are in harmony amongst each other, they are in order.
Name, Frame, Trust, Respect, Affection, Care, Guidance, Reverence, Glory, Gratitude, Love
For example 8
Money, Food, Car, clothes, shelter, instrument, work, eating, sleeping