Intellect has always been highly regarded and rightly so! We would not be able to do even the most mundane of tasks without knowing what we need to do (‘vs’ what we should not).
The Power of Discrimination (a bad translation word choice in English) better called vivek shakti in Sanskrit is absolutely important. BUT being analytical and discriminatory about evaluating ideas should not be confused with harboring a “doubting mind”!
The Power of Discrimination (a bad translation word choice in English) better called vivek shakti in Sanskrit is absolutely important. BUT being analytical and discriminatory about evaluating ideas should not be confused with harboring a “doubting mind”!
After all ‘Doubting Oneself’ and ‘Doubting Another’ with the names of Shumbh and Nishumbh are two of the demons that are slayed during the Nine Night festival of Mother Shakti (Navratri). This by itself show how detrimental doubt can be and how it can play the role of a ‘demon’ in our life.
Does that mean we believe and accept all that we hear and read? Not at all! We ofcourse need to question what we are told- but that should not simply be endless doubting. But a proper questioning, research and evaluation of findings. What we need to do is enhance our sense of perception, so we are able to gauge the truth (when we come across it) and develop our intellect, so we are able to discern the appropriate from the inappropriate without the need for incessant doubts!
Observe your thoughts to see if you question with the analytical approach of the intellect or simply question and ‘doubt’ new concepts, ideas and so on…
Does that mean we believe and accept all that we hear and read? Not at all! We ofcourse need to question what we are told- but that should not simply be endless doubting. But a proper questioning, research and evaluation of findings. What we need to do is enhance our sense of perception, so we are able to gauge the truth (when we come across it) and develop our intellect, so we are able to discern the appropriate from the inappropriate without the need for incessant doubts!
Observe your thoughts to see if you question with the analytical approach of the intellect or simply question and ‘doubt’ new concepts, ideas and so on…
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