Let's Explore our mind !

 ON THE EVE OF  GITA JAYANTI TODAY (11th.december,2024), Let's explore the human mind,which was beautifully explained not only by German psychiatrist Carl Jung in recent times but also by the greatest psychiatrist' Jagadguru sri krishna in our eternal pride- Bhagavad Gita'. 

Carl Jung, a pioneering psychiatrist, indeed offered insights into the human psyche that transcend conventional medical approaches. His work on individuation and the collective unconscious can be transformative. Here are his six principles for discovering your life's purpose.

1. **Follow Your Passion**: Engage in activities that ignite your soul. 

2. **Confront Your Shadow**: Acknowledge and integrate your darker aspects.

 3. **Embrace Your Anima/Animus**: Understand and balance your inner feminine/masculine. 

4. **Live Authentically**: Be true to yourself, not societal expectations. 

5. **Value Synchronicity**: Recognize meaningful coincidences as guideposts. 

6. **Dream Analysis**: Use dreams as a window to your subconscious.

While Jung's methods don't guarantee immunity from depression, they foster deep self-awareness, potentially leading to a more fulfilled life.

Carl Jung Born in 1875 in Kesswil, Switzerland: Jung experienced a complex childhood filled with vivid dreams and intense inner experiences that would shape his entire worldview. 

Mental illness wasn't just random dysfunction. It was the psyche desperately trying to communicate. And this revelation would change everything we knew about the human mind:

1. Embrace Your Entire Psyche The unconscious contains valuable information about who you really are. Jung found that symptoms emerge when we reject parts of ourselves. But here's where it gets interesting...

When we resist these darker aspects, they don't disappear. They grow stronger, manifesting as anxiety, depression, or unexplained fears. The solution isn't fighting these parts - it's understanding their message. And this leads to Jung's most profound discovery.

2. Listen to Your Unconscious Dreams aren't random noise in your mind. They're precise messages from your unconscious, showing you what you need for wholeness. But most people miss the hidden pattern behind these messages.

That recurring nightmare? It's pointing to unresolved trauma. Those persistent fantasies? They're revealing your unlived potential. Your unconscious speaks in symbols and metaphors. And once you understand this language, something remarkable happens.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, "knowing yourself" means understanding your true nature. a)understanding your subconscious mind (karmic mind)! carl jung focused on this point.

 How to "know yourself" according to the Gita:

• ·         Observe your thoughts and actions: Pay attention to your motivations and reactions to understand your inner workings. 
• ·         Practice meditation:    Through meditation, you can quiet the mind and access deeper levels of consciousness to experience your true self.

b) understanding your real nature i.e. supra consciousness(spiritual Real self) - which as an eternal, unchanging soul (Atman) that is distinct from your physical &mental body and is a part of the infinite divine consciousness, achievable through self-reflection and spiritual practice

3. Follow Your Symbols Jung discovered certain symbols appear universally across all cultures. The Hero. The Mother. The Wise Elder. These aren't just stories - they're maps to psychological wholeness. But here's what makes this truly fascinating.

When you're drawn to certain stories, symbols, or myths? That's not coincidence. It's your psyche showing you which archetypal energies you need to develop. And this reveals something crucial about finding your purpose.

4. Trust Your Symptoms:  Jung made a revolutionary discovery about psychological symptoms: • Depression isn't just chemical imbalance • Anxiety isn't just nervous energy • Burnout isn't just tiredness They're not just problems to fix. They're messages trying to guide you...

Your symptoms reveal: • Where you've betrayed your true nature • Which parts of yourself need attention • What direction leads to wholeness But the most fascinating part was yet to come.

True nature means inherent mindset& attitude. Inherent likes and dislikes.

In the Bhagavad Gita, the term swadharma refers to the personality ( THOUGHTS&DEEDS and habits&passion) and  duties that an individual is meant to follow based on their natural disposition or material nature.

Chapter 3, Verse 35 -In this verse, Krishna tells Arjuna to follow his swadharma, which is his personal dharma, and not change it to do what someone else is doing. 

Chapter 18, Verse 47-This verse states that it is better to act in accordance with one's own law of works, even if it is faulty, than to act in accordance with an alien law. Do your duty in your own way of skills but it should be compliant with  altruism. exert your responsibilities with your intrinsic abilities rather than comparing and following the methods done by others.

5. Live Your Individual Myth-  Jung believed each person's life is a unique story trying to unfold. Not the story society wrote for you, and not the path your parents planned. But here's where most people get stuck.

They try to follow someone else's path. They ignore their inner wisdom. They resist their true calling. And this is what leads to suffering. There's something here that's more important than ever.

In today's noisy world, authenticity is your greatest asset. Just like Jung showed us - the path to growth isn't about hiding who you are. It's about integrating ALL parts of yourself. This is especially crucial for founders and leaders.Your authentic voice has become your competitive advantage.

 In a world of AI-generated content and corporate culture, --- speak  Your unique perspective • announce Your personal journey . 

Your genuine insights are worth more than any marketing budget.