ACTIVITY 2

*Question 1:How is human beings co-existence of self and body?**

**Answer:**
Human beings are a **co-existence of the Self (consciousness)** and the **Body
(material)**.
- **Self (Consciousness):** Responsible for desires, thoughts, expectations, and
feelings like happiness, respect, and trust.
- **Body (Material):** Responsible for physical activities like eating, walking, and
other physiological functions.

The **Self** and **Body** interact through **information**, where the Self uses the
Body as an instrument to fulfill its program of continuous happiness and prosperity.

**Diagram:**
```
Human Being
├── Self (Consciousness)
│ ├── Desires
│ ├── Thoughts
│ └── Feelings
└── Body (Material)
├── Eating
├── Walking
└── Physiological Functions
```

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Question 2:Explain pre-conditioning, sensation, and natural acceptance.**

**Answer:**
- **Pre-conditioning:** Assuming something without knowing. It depends on external
influences and keeps changing. It may lead to harmony or contradiction.
- **Sensation:** Temporary happiness derived from favorable sensations like sound,
touch, taste, etc. It is temporary and dependent on external stimuli.
- **Natural Acceptance:** Innate ability to accept what is naturally fulfilling and
harmonious. It is universal, invariant, and leads to continuous happiness.

**Example:**
- **Pre-conditioning:** Believing that wealth brings happiness without understanding
its true purpose.
- **Sensation:** Feeling happy after eating tasty food, but the happiness fades
quickly.
- **Natural Acceptance:** Understanding that respect and trust lead to continuous
happiness.

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Question 3:** Analyze how needs of the self are continuous in time and limited
in the quantity, while those of the body are not.**

**Answer:**
- **Needs of the Self:**
- **Continuous in Time:** Needs like respect, trust, and happiness are ongoing and
never-ending.
- **Limited in Quantity:** The feeling of respect or happiness is qualitative and does
not require unlimited resources.

- **Needs of the Body:**

**Example:**
- **Self:** The need for respect is continuous, but it does not require unlimited
resources.
- **Body:** The need for food is temporary, but the body requires a limited quantity of
food at a time.

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### **Question 4:The need of self is qualitative whereas the need of the body
are quantitative. Illustrate.**

**Answer:**
- **Needs of the Self:** Qualitative needs like happiness, respect, and trust are
based on feelings and cannot be measured in quantity.
- **Needs of the Body:** Quantitative needs like food, water, and shelter are
measurable and require a specific amount.

**Example:**
- **Self:** Feeling respected is a qualitative need that cannot be quantified.
- **Body:** Eating 2 meals a day is a quantitative need that can be measured.
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Question 5:Distinguish between the needs of the self and the needs of the
body.**

Question 6:Do you think that human beings are sum-total of sentiments and
physical aspects the self and the body? Explain your answer using
examples.**

**Answer:**
Yes, human beings are the sum-total of **sentiments (Self)** and **physical aspects
(Body)**.
- **Self:** Responsible for feelings like happiness, respect, and trust.
- **Body:** Responsible for physical activities like eating, walking, and other
physiological functions.

**Example:**
- **Self:** A person feels happy when respected.
- **Body:** The same person eats food to satisfy hunger.

Both aspects are essential for a human being to function harmoniously.

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Question 7:What is Imagination? What is pre-conditioning? What is their

**Answer:**
- **Imagination:** The activity of the Self involving desires, thoughts, and
expectations. It is the process of creating mental images or scenarios.
- **Pre-conditioning:** Assuming something without knowing, often influenced by
external factors like society, culture, or upbringing.

**Sources:**
- **Imagination:** Motivated by natural acceptance, preconditioning, or sensation.
- **Pre-conditioning:** Influenced by external factors like family, society, or media.
**Example:**
- **Imagination:** Dreaming of a successful career.
- **Pre-conditioning:** Believing that success is only measured by wealth.

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Question 8:“I am the seer, doer, and enjoyer. My body is only an instrument.”
Explain.**

**Answer:**
- **Seer:** The Self sees or understands through the Body (e.g., seeing a pen
through the eyes).
- **Doer:** The Self decides what to do and uses the Body to execute actions (e.g.,
deciding to eat and using the hands to eat).
- **Enjoyer:** The Self experiences happiness or unhappiness (e.g., feeling happy
after achieving a goal).

The **Body** is merely an instrument used by the **Self** to fulfill its desires and
actions.

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Question 9:Elaborate how sensation from the body cannot be source for
continuous happiness.**

**Answer:**

Sensations from the Body (taste, touch, etc.) provide **temporary happiness** but
cannot ensure **continuous happiness** because:
1. They are **short-lived** and dependent on external stimuli.
2. They lead to **indulgence** and **dependency**, causing long-term
dissatisfaction.
3. They fulfill **Body needs** (e.g., hunger) but not **Self needs** (e.g., respect,
trust).
True happiness comes from **right understanding** and **harmonious
relationships**, not just sensations.

**Example:**
Eating tasty food provides temporary pleasure, but the happiness fades once the
food is consumed. Continuous happiness comes from right understanding and
harmonious relationships, not just sensations.

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Question 10:How can we ensure harmony in self (‘I’)? What do you mean by
right utilization of the body? Explain.**

**Answer:**
- **Harmony in Self:** Achieved by aligning desires, thoughts, and expectations with
natural acceptance. This involves self-exploration and self-verification.
- **Right Utilization of the Body:** Using the Body as an instrument to fulfill the
program of continuous happiness and prosperity, ensuring it is nurtured, protected,
and used correctly.

**Example:**
- **Harmony in Self:** Feeling happy by respecting others.
- **Right Utilization of the Body:** Eating nutritious food to keep the Body healthy.

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Question 11:What are the programs for ensuring the health of the body?
Explain.**

**Answer:**
The programs for ensuring the health of the Body include:
1. **Intake and Routine:** Proper diet, sleep, and daily routine.
2. **Labour and Exercise:** Physical activity to keep the Body fit.
3. **Postures and Breathing:** Yoga and regulated breathing for internal harmony.
4. **Medicine and Treatment:** Using medicine to restore health when needed.

**Example:**
- Eating nutritious food, exercising daily, and practicing yoga ensure the Body
remains healthy.

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Question 12:What is the responsibility of the self towards the body? How is it
fulfilled?**

Answer:
The **Self** has the responsibility to **nurture, protect, and rightfully utilize** the
Body. This is fulfilled by:
- Ensuring proper intake of food, water, and air.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and routine.
- Using the Body as an instrument to achieve the program of continuous happiness
and prosperity.
**Example:**
- Eating healthy food and exercising regularly fulfill the Self’s responsibility toward
the Body.

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Question 13:In what way can we say that the human body is a self-organized
unit?**

**Answer:**

The human Body is a **self-organized unit** because its cells, tissues, and organs
work in harmony to maintain health and functionality without external intervention. It
has an inherent ability to regulate and repair itself.

**Examples:**
1. **Healing:** The Body automatically heals wounds and fights infections.
2. **Regulation:** It maintains temperature, blood pressure, and other vital functions
without conscious effort.
3. **Coordination:** Cells and organs work together seamlessly to sustain life.

This self-organization ensures the Body remains functional and healthy, supporting
the Self in achieving its goals.

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### **Diagram:**
```
Human Body (Self-Organized Unit)
├── Cells → Tissues → Organs → Systems
├── Automatic Healing (e.g., wound repair)
├── Regulation (e.g., temperature control)
└── Coordination (e.g., digestion, respiration)

Question 14:Differentiate between Exercise and Labour.**

**Answer:**
| **Aspect** | **Exercise** | **Labour**
|------------------ |--------------------------------------- |--------------------
| **Purpose** | Ensures adequate movement of the Body | Produces physical
facilities
| **Example** | Jogging, yoga | Sweeping,
gardening
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Question 15:With appropriate diagram analyze yourself and explain the

**Answer:**
**Activities of Imagination:**
1. **Desire:** What I want to achieve (e.g., becoming a successful professional).
2. **Thought:** How to achieve it (e.g., planning to study hard).
3. **Expectation:** What I need to do outside (e.g., attending classes).

**Diagram:**
```
Imagination
├── Desire (What I want)
├── Thought (How to achieve it)
└── Expectation (What to do outside)
```

**Example:**
- **Desire:** Wanting to become a doctor.
- **Thought:** Planning to study medicine.
- **Expectation:** Attending medical school.

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Question 16:List down the activities of imagination in the self.**

**Answer:**
The activities of imagination in the Self are:
1. **Desire:** What I want to achieve.
2. **Thought:** How to achieve it.
3. **Expectation:** What I need to do outside.

**Example:**
- **Desire:** Wanting to travel the world.
- **Thought:** Planning the itinerary.
- **Expectation:** Saving money for the trip.

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Question 17:*What is Self-regulation? Explain the program for staying
Healthy.**

**Answer:**
- **Self-regulation:** The feeling of responsibility toward the Body for nurturing,
protecting, and rightfully utilizing it.
- **Program for Staying Healthy:**
1. **Intake and Routine:** Proper diet and daily routine.
2. **Labour and Exercise:** Physical activity.
3. **Postures and Breathing:** Yoga and regulated breathing.
4. **Medicine and Treatment:** Restoring health when needed.

**Example:**
- Eating nutritious food, exercising, and practicing yoga ensure the Body remains
healthy.