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Mind Analysis in the Bhagavai/Bhagvati Sutra (the 5th Anga Agama sutra)
- Abstract
Sub Topic: I. Literary content in Bagwati Sutra II. BhS – 1.6.312 – Relation between mind and body. III. BhS – 1.69 (2nd sataka) highlights on developed mind and undeveloped mind. IV. BhS – 1.2.113 – Is about souls bereft of mind (on instinct) and the life span of beings without mind V. BhS – 1.7.353 Fetus possessed of mind and senses VI. BhS – 1.237, 392- 416 discusses on manoyoga VII. BhS – 44-47 deals with sa?v?ta and asa?v?ta (nonrestraint) VIII. BhS – 1:1:39- 43 , 4.10 25th sataka discusses connection of lesya (psychic coloration) and passion with mind. IX. BhS - 2.1.55 explains the state of wakefulness. The purpose of this paper presentation: As human beings, we are inherently driven by the quest to understand and attribute meaning to our existence, our environment, and the events that shape and influence our lives.