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Module 2

Understanding Harmony in the Human Being - Harmony in Myself


Understanding human being as a co-existence of the sentient ‘I’ and the material ‘Body’, Understanding the needs of

Self (‘I’) and ‘Body’ - happiness and physical facility, Understanding the Body as an instrument of ‘I’ (I being the

doer, seer and enjoyer), Understanding the characteristics and activities of ‘I’ and harmony in ‘I’, Understanding the

harmony of I with the Body: Sanyam and Health; correct appraisal of Physical needs, meaning of Prosperity in detail,

Programs to ensure Sanyam and Health.


• Human Being is More than Just the Body

• Human body is immediately apparent to us and has familiar shape and


features

∙ Understanding the • In addition to the body, we are also aware of the ‘alive-ness’ of the
person - the entity that keeps the body alive
Human Being as
• We perceive this ‘alive-ness’ in the activities demonstrated by the person
∙ Co-existence of like seeing, talking, listening, walking, eating, reading etc.
∙ Self (‘I’) and Body • On a deeper side activities like feelings, thinking, believing, etc.

• This ‘alive-ness’ is called ‘Jïvana’ .


This ‘Jïvana’ refers to itself as ‘I’ (Self )
• In order to understand the implications of this co-existence, it will first be necessary to
focus attention on the distinct characteristics of the Self (Jïvana) and the Body

Do

List down all your important desires. Observe whether the desire is related to Self (‘I’) or
the Body. If it appears to be related to both, visualize which part of it is related to Self
(‘I’) and which part is related to Body.
Activities that are going on in the Self

Activities that are going on in the Body

Activities involving both I and Body


∙Exercise on
Distinguishing
Needs of the

∙Self (‘I’) and Body


The answers are
Some additional observations on above table as shown below
∙Exercise on
Distinguishing
Activities of the

∙Self (‘I’) and Body


The answers are
Some additional observations on above table as shown below
∙ Understanding the
Body as an
Instrument of
∙ ‘I’ (‘I’ being the Seer,
∙ Doer and Enjoyer)
Understanding the
characteristics and
activities of ‘I’ and
harmony in ‘I’
• The human body is a self-organized and highly sophisticated mechanism

• All the activity keeps the Body fit for the use of ‘I’ (Jïvana) so that ‘I’ (Jïvana)
Understanding the and the Body may work in synergy as human being

harmony of • Let us understand the salient aspects of this harmony between ‘I’ and the Body

I with the Body: • The harmony of ‘I’ with the Body is in the form of Sanyama on the part of
‘I’ and Svãsthya on the part of the Body

Sanyam and Health;


• Sanyama (Self-regulation): The feeling of responsibility in the Self (‘I’) for nurturing, protection and right
utilization of the Body

• Svãsthya (Health): This has 2 elements- the body act according to me and there is harmony in the body

What is Our State Today?


• Lack of Responsibility Towards the Body
• Tendency for Medication to Supress the Ailment
• Polluted Air, Water, Food…

What is the Way Out?


• we need to work for the following two things:
(a) To understand and live with Sanyama

(b) To understand the self-organisation of the Body and ensure health of the body..
Understanding and Living with Sanyama
• The interaction of the Self with the Body has to be in consonance with the objectives which are achieved through
Sanyama.

1. Nurturing of the Body (Posana*)

1) Proper Food, Air, Water etc. (Ãhãr*) – Ingestion, Digestion, Excretion

2. Protection of the Body (Sanrakshan.a*)

1) Proper upkeep (Vihãra) of the Body


2) Physical Labour (Shrama) and Exercise (Vyãyãma)
3) Asan-Pranãyãm
4) Treatment of the body ([Link]-Chikitsã)

3. Right Utilization of the Body (Sadupayoga*)

1) we tend to believe that the Body is an instrument for sensory enjoyment, which is not correct
2) Use our Body to exploit other human beings or rest of the nature which is also not right utilization
3) Important to realize that the human body is an instrument to facilitate right understanding and its actualization in
life
• The quantity of physical facilities required to fulfil these needs can be
determined appropriately in the light of Sanyama and Svãsthya
correct appraisal of
• The correct appraisal of needs constitutes the first step towards ensuring
Physical needs, prosperity

meaning of
Prosperity in
detail, Programs to
ensure Sanyam and
Health.
Thank you

Common questions

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Long-term self-regulation ('Sanyama') impacts personal well-being positively by fostering a mindful and disciplined approach to life. It encourages a deeper understanding of one's needs, reducing overconsumption and stress, and promoting sustainable practices that lead to lasting health and prosperity. This holistic approach enhances satisfaction, resilience, and balance between the Self and environmental demands .

Strategies include emphasizing nurturing through balanced nutrition, ensuring bodily protection by remaining physically active and maintaining hygiene, and promoting right utilization by engaging in activities that foster understanding and compassion. Additionally, shifting focus from sensory gratification to meaningful engagement with life can align the Body's use with Sanyama .

Understanding the Body as an instrument of the Self ('I') emphasizes its role as a vehicle for fulfilling the purpose of 'I' rather than mere sensory indulgence. This perspective can shift the approach to health and wellness towards holistic maintenance, emphasizing nurturing through proper food and exercise, protection through cleanliness and care, and rightful utilization by engaging the Body in activities that support right understanding and ethical actions .

Prosperity, in this context, is defined as an appropriate level of physical facilities that fulfill the needs while being guided by Sanyama (self-regulation) and Svãsthya (health). It involves a correct appraisal of physical needs, ensuring that the Body supports the Self in achieving its objectives without overindulgence or misuse .

Realizing the Body as an instrument for the Self's objectives can alter societal attitudes by reducing the emphasis on materialistic and sensory-driven lifestyles. It encourages a shift towards valuing experiences that enhance understanding, relationships, and community well-being. As people recognize true prosperity in living harmoniously with one's needs, there is potential for reduced consumption, more sustainable living, and a focus on human and environmental health .

'Sanyama' refers to the self-regulation or the feeling of responsibility in the Self ('I') to nurture, protect, and utilize the Body correctly. It establishes harmony by aligning the Body's activities with the objectives of the Self, facilitating actions such as proper nutrition, maintenance, and exercise, which lead to health (Svãsthya) and a well-functioning synergy between 'I' and the Body .

Some challenges affecting harmony include a lack of responsibility towards the Body, over-reliance on medication to suppress ailments, and environmental factors like polluted air, water, and food. These issues disrupt the natural self-regulation (Sanyama) and health (Svãsthya) of the Body, leading to imbalance and disharmony between the Self and the Body .

The exercise reveals that many personal desires can be traced back to either the Self ('I') or the Body, and often both. By observing which part of a desire is rooted in 'I' (such as happiness, love, or understanding) and which is related to the Body (such as physical comfort or sensory pleasure), individuals can better fulfill their holistic needs without over-relying on one aspect, thus achieving a balanced state .

The concept of 'Jïvana' refers to the 'alive-ness' of a person and differentiates the Self ('I') from the Body by emphasizing that the human being is not just the body, but includes the sentient aspect of 'I' that perceives, feels, and thinks. The body is seen as an instrument through which the 'I' functions as a seer, doer, and enjoyer .

'Svãsthya,' or health, contributes to the relationship between the Body and the Self ('I') by ensuring the Body operates in consonance with the directives of the Self. It involves two main elements: the Body acting according to the 'I' and maintaining internal harmony. This allows the Body to support the Self in achieving higher-level objectives and contribute effectively to the overall harmony of a person .

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