Universal Human Values (UHV-II)

Module 2 Master Notes

Harmony in the Human Being (Self and Body)

How to Use These Notes

These notes are designed to help you:

• Understand every concept of Module 2.

• Memorize important keywords.
• Write 5, 10, and 15 mark answers.
• Revise the entire module quickly.

Module 2 Big Picture

Human Being = Self (I) + Body

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Different needs of Self and Body
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Right Understanding in Self
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Sanyam (Self-Regulation)
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Proper Care of Body
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Swasthya (Health)
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Harmony in Human Being
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Continuous Happiness

1. Human Being as Co-existence of Self and Body

Definition
A human being is the co-existence of: 1. Self (I) – Conscious entity 2. Body – Material entity

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Diagram

Human Being
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Self (I) Body
Conscious Material

Keywords
• Co-existence
• Conscious entity
• Material entity
• Self and Body

2. Self (I)
Meaning
The conscious part of human being.

Activities of Self
• Desire
• Thought
• Expectation
• Understanding
• Feeling

Needs of Self
• Happiness
• Trust
• Respect
• Love
• Peace

Keywords
• Consciousness
• Knowing
• Understanding
• Happiness

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3. Body
Meaning
The physical and material part of the human being.

Activities of Body
• Eating
• Walking
• Sleeping
• Breathing
• Writing

Needs of Body
• Food
• Clothing
• Shelter
• Rest
• Exercise

Keywords
• Material entity
• Physical activities
• Physical facilities

4. Body as an Instrument of Self

The Self is:

• Doer
• Seer
• Enjoyer

The Body is the instrument used by the Self.

Example
The Self decides to write; the hand writes.

Driver-Car Analogy
• Self = Driver
• Body = Car

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5. Difference Between Self and Body
Basis Self (I) Body

Nature Conscious Material

Needs Happiness Physical facilities

Activities Thinking Physical actions

Permanent Continuous Temporary

Role User Instrument

Memory Trick
Self thinks, Body acts.

6. Needs of Self and Body

Self Needs
• Happiness
• Relationships
• Right understanding

Body Needs
• Food
• Sleep
• Exercise

Key Point
Both needs are different and should not be confused.

7. Activities in Self
1. Desire (Ichchha)
What we want.

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2. Thought (Vichar)
How to fulfill desires.

3. Expectation (Asha)
What we want from others.

4. Understanding (Samajh)
Knowing what is right.

8. Harmony in the Self (I)

Harmony in the Self means:

• Desires are right.

• Thoughts are clear.
• Expectations are realistic.
• Understanding is correct.

Result:

• Inner peace
• Happiness

9. Pre-conditioning
Meaning
Beliefs imposed by society, family, religion, and media.

Examples
• Money is everything.
• Success means high salary.

Keywords
• External influence
• Assumptions
• Blind belief

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10. Sensation
Meaning
Pleasure or pain through five senses.

Examples
• Tasty food
• Music
• Movies

Important Point
Temporary pleasure only.

11. Natural Acceptance

Meaning
Inner acceptance of what is right.

Examples
• Truth is right.
• Respect is right.

Characteristics
• Universal
• Inherent
• Continuous

12. Pre-conditioning vs Sensation vs Natural

Acceptance
Basis Meaning

Pre-conditioning Learned beliefs

Sensation Temporary pleasure

Natural Acceptance Inner knowing

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Correct Basis
Natural Acceptance

13. Harmony Between Self and Body

Harmony means:

• Self has right understanding.

• Body is healthy.
• Self takes proper care of body.

Formula

Right Understanding + Healthy Body = Harmony

14. Sanyam (Self-Regulation)

Meaning
The Self regulates and disciplines the body.

Examples
• Eating properly
• Sleeping on time
• Avoiding addictions

Keywords
• Self-control
• Discipline
• Regulation

15. Swasthya (Health)

Meaning
The body functions properly.

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Signs of Health
• Good digestion
• Energy
• Sound sleep
• Disease-free body

16. Relationship Between Sanyam and Swasthya

Right Understanding
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Sanyam
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Proper Care of Body
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Swasthya
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Harmony

17. Prosperity vs Accumulation

Prosperity
Feeling of having enough physical facilities.

Accumulation
Collecting more and more things unnecessarily.

Prosperity Accumulation

Feeling of enough Endless collection

Leads to contentment Leads to greed

18. Programs to Ensure Health

• Balanced diet
• Exercise
• Yoga
• Proper sleep
• Cleanliness

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 • Avoid addictions

19. Ensuring Health vs Treating Disease

Ensuring Health Treating Disease

Preventive Curative

Daily discipline Medical treatment

Long-term wellness Recovery after illness

20. Intention
Meaning
What we want to do.

Examples
• Desire to help.
• Desire to teach.

Related To
Values and feelings.

21. Competence
Meaning
Ability to do what we intend.

Examples
• Skill
• Knowledge
• Experience

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22. Difference Between Intention and
Competence
Intention Competence

What we want to do Ability to do it

Motive Skill

Value-based Knowledge-based

Example
Doctor wants to cure (intention) and knows medicine (competence).

23. Four Cases of Intention and Competence

1. Good Intention + Good Competence = Best case
2. Good Intention + Poor Competence = Wants to help but cannot fully help
3. Wrong Intention + Good Competence = Misuse of skill
4. Wrong Intention + Poor Competence = Most harmful

24. Complete Concept Map

Human Being = Self + Body

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Different needs
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Natural Acceptance
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Right Understanding
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Sanyam
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Swasthya
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Harmony in Human Being
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Continuous Happiness

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25. Important Keywords for Module 2
• Self (I)
• Body
• Co-existence
• Conscious entity
• Material entity
• Happiness
• Physical facilities
• Natural Acceptance
• Sensation
• Pre-conditioning
• Sanyam
• Swasthya
• Intention
• Competence
• Harmony

26. Most Important Exam Questions

10 Marks
• Human Being as Co-existence of Self and Body
• Difference Between Self and Body
• Pre-conditioning, Sensation and Natural Acceptance
• Harmony Between Self and Body

5 Marks
• Self-Organization and Health
• Intention and Competence
• Programs to Ensure Health

27. Super Short Revision Sheet

Human Being = Self + Body

Self = Conscious, wants happiness
Body = Material, needs physical facilities
Natural Acceptance = Inner knowing
Pre-conditioning = Learned beliefs
Sensation = Temporary pleasure
Sanyam = Self-regulation
Swasthya = Health

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 Intention = What we want to do
Competence = Ability to do it

28. Mnemonics Summary

Topic Mnemonic

Human Being S+B

Verification NA + EV

Harmony RU + Sanyam + Health

Aspirations HP

Intention vs Competence Want vs Ability

NA = Natural Acceptance EV = Experiential Validation RU = Right Understanding HP = Happiness +

Prosperity

29. Final Conclusion of Module 2

Module 2 teaches that a human being is the co-existence of the conscious Self and the material Body.
The Self needs happiness, while the Body needs physical facilities. By relying on Natural Acceptance,
developing Right Understanding, practicing Sanyam, and maintaining Swasthya, we achieve harmony
between Self and Body and thus continuous happiness.

30. 1-Minute Last Day Revision

Human Being = Self + Body

Self wants happiness
Body needs physical facilities
Natural Acceptance gives right understanding
Right Understanding leads to Sanyam
Sanyam ensures Swasthya
Swasthya + Right Understanding = Harmony
Harmony = Continuous Happiness

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