7.6. Right Understanding and Harmony

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name one need of the Self.

   Hint

   Think of emotional needs.

2. 2.

   What is one basic need of the Body?

   Hint

   Consider what the Body requires to survive.

3. 3.

   What is the nature of the needs of the Self?

   • Intangible
   • Tangibile
   • Temporary

   Hint

   Think about emotional versus physical requirements.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Body can decide how to fulfill its own needs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between decisions and reactions.

5. 5.

   Analyze a scenario where an individual prioritizes material possessions over emotional connections. Discuss the impacts on their mental well-being and suggest strategies to restore balance.

   Hint

   Reflect on the characteristics of the Self and its needs.

6. 6.

   Discuss the societal implications of a culture that undervalues the Self's needs relative to the Body's needs. What are the long-term consequences?

   Hint

   Consider examples of consumerism and its effects on societal happiness.