PROCESS OF THE MIND

My theory is that human mind has four zones arranged probably in concentric circles. Thoughts arise from the mind core by some stimulus. Thoughts keep arising. Stimulus may be the five sense organs. The thoughts then pass through memory zone which feeds it with a precedent, if any. Next to this the thoughts enter emotions zone which gives it a suitable behavioural pattern. Finally the thoughts are wetted by Intellect zone (may also be known as conscience) for any possible warning of its ill-effects. Then thoughts turn into actions.  Actions have cause and effect, the Karma theory.  All these happen in fleeting time.

Mind itself may be part of Atman. Size of the mind depends upon the individual. If one tries to expand the Atman, mind can become dwindled. I doubt if the mind can be completely destroyed as long as an individual is within the maya. Only on death, and during the state called as samadhi, mind can be completely destroyed. The effort, therefore, in one's life, should be to expand the Atman and bring it to the focus. Atman itself is an infinitesimal part of the whole called as Paramatman. Atman, as we all know is indestructible. If one can realise the Atman, then at this stage, Matter ceases to exist as in 0 degree Kelvin. This state is called as Parabrahmam. 

A LIGHT HOUSE TO ATTAIN NIRVANA

During Infancy and Teenages -After coming out of childhood, respect your parents & elders. -Learn and imbibe good values, behavior, traits and habits. ( Gunas ) -Realize that at that age, your education is the most important thing in your life -Widen your knowledge with an open mind. Learn skills -Develop humility and simplicity. -If possible, continue Celibacy ( Brahmacharayam ) 

During Youth -Worship work and devotedly serve without expectations. -Follow rules of the society and practice discipline -Do not hurt other human beings, either physically or mentally or best, any living being. -Learn to control desires, lust and greed. Desires towards worldly comforts and material needs. (Smoking ,Drinking,Drug addiction, etc. come under this category) ;Lust towards women other than your wife, (includes even thoughts) ; Greed towards money and wealth. -Discharge your duties towards your wife and children. -Realize that your present is the result of your past Karma. There is no way one can escape this because it is Universal Justice. Learn to endure your bad karma and enjoy your good ones. This is your destiny. But you have a choice to decide your future destiny. -Success and failures are two sided of the same coin. -Take care of your parents and serve them as required. -Earn only enough to meet your needs. Rest should be given away. -Your responsibilities and duties become much less after your parents depart and children become on their own. Remember birds which feed their siblings only till the time they develop wings, but once grown encourage them to fly. 

During the Last part of life -At this stage, devote your time to God. Internalize. Or serve humanity/other people. -Do not be afraid of death. Take it calmly when it comes. Realize that it is a cycle of nature. -Ultimate goal is soul’s liberation to merge with God and freedom from births and deaths and the pains of this material world. True for all times ; Remember God always and repeat His Name as much as possible