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9. Understanding Harmony within ‘I’

Understanding harmony within oneself is essential for personal well-being and ethical decision-making, particularly in technical fields. The chapter discusses the distinction between the 'I' (self) and the body, highlighting continuous activities of the self including desire, thought, and expectation. It emphasizes that achieving inner harmony involves aligning these activities through right understanding, which leads to emotional clarity and resolution of internal conflicts.

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  • 9

    Understanding Harmony Within ‘i’

    This section explores the concept of harmony within the self, emphasizing the importance of aligning desires, thoughts, and feelings for personal well-being and ethical decision-making.

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  • 9.1

    Introduction

    This section emphasizes the importance of understanding harmony within the self ('I') for personal well-being and ethical decision-making, particularly in technical fields.

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  • 9.2

    The Human Being: Coexistence Of ‘i’ And The Body

    This section explores the distinction between the ‘I’ (self) and the body, highlighting the continuous activities and needs of the conscious self versus the temporary needs of the physical body.

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  • 9.3

    Activities Of ‘i’

    The section discusses the conscious activities of the 'I', emphasizing the significance of desires, thoughts, and expectations in achieving harmony within oneself.

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  • 9.4

    Needs Of ‘i’ Vs. Needs Of The Body

    This section discusses the differences between the needs of the 'I' (self) and the body, emphasizing the importance of understanding both for achieving internal harmony.

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  • 9.5

    Understanding Harmony Within ‘i’

    This section explores the importance of achieving harmony within oneself, focusing on the alignment of desires, thoughts, and feelings.

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  • 9.6

    Role Of Right Understanding In Harmony

    Right understanding aligns our desires, thoughts, and feelings, fostering inner harmony and peace.

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  • 9.7

    Continuity Of ‘i’ And Temporariness Of The Body

    This section discusses the distinction between the continuous nature of the self ('I') and the temporary nature of the body, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing lifelong values over short-term pleasures.

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  • 9.8

    Natural Acceptance: A Tool For Inner Harmony

    Natural acceptance helps individuals recognize what is inherently right for them, promoting internal peace and clarity.

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  • 9.9

    Summary

    This section underscores the importance of understanding inner harmony within the 'I' to achieve personal well-being and effective decision-making.

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References

m2ch9.pdf

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  • Harmony within 'I' involves...
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