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In Indian metaphysics, this state of mind is called "rajas", which arises from a mind frenzied by self centred desires. It is characterised by desire ridden act
by nsomaru 10y ago
In Indian metaphysics, this state of mind is called "rajas", which arises from a mind frenzied by self centred desires. It is characterised by desire ridden action which lacks a goal beyond the elevation of the actor.
It is compared and contrasted with tamas (lethargy/sloth) and satva (equanimity and poise).
You should check out the Vedanta Treatise[0] if you're interested further.
Disclaimer: studied Vedanta under the author in India.
[0] https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasarathy-ebook/dp/B00I8D4ZFM https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasar...
- nikhil417 10y agoWhat was that experience of studying Vedanta like? I'm currently in India trying to learn more about Indian philosophy and spirituality and I don't know where to start.
- SmkyMt 10y agoWell, you could check out what is said to be "the only book Steve Jobs had on his iPad (and the one handed out at his memorial service): https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Self-Realization-Fellowship-Paramahansa-Yogananda/dp/0876120796/ https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Self-Realization-Fellow... [sorry: don't have link of Amz in India]
- nsomaru 10y agoI spent 3 years at the Vedanta Academy[0]. The experience was life changing, mostly ineffable. If you pushed me, I'd say that it provided me with a solid set of first principles from which value judgements could be made. It seems like I was 'living randomly' before. If you're interested, check out this talk[1] by the author. Then if you'd like to visit the Academy you could shoot a mail to visitinfo@vedantaworld.org [0] www.vedantaworld.org [1] https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HxSX7WIdt2E https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HxSX7WIdt2E