Mental space-time (Mahat) mirrors physical space-time, both shaping form and tendencies. Just as physical world has objects arising from its space-time, the mental world has "ego" and mental tendencies born from its own space-time (Mahat).
Three Gunas (qualities) determine mental space-time and its resulting tendencies. Satva (light), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (darkness) mix in various proportions to shape the mind and its inclinations.
Four dominant Guna mixtures create four major mental states, representing Yugas. Satva-dominance leads to Satyayuga-like enlightenment, Tamas-dominance to Kaliyuga-like darkness, and Rajas-dominance to Tretayuga (striving towards light) and Dwapara Yuga (straying from light).
Cycles of Yugas are not external, but internal mental states of the soul separated from God. The four Yugas represent phases of the soul's journey in duality, not literal external time periods.
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What the text tells and How it helps?
The text explains the connection between our mental state and our experience of reality. It argues that the four Yugas we perceive externally are actually internal states of the soul, shaped by the dominance of different qualities within our mental space-time.
This can help us to:
Gain self-awareness: By understanding the influence of the Gunas on our minds, we can become more aware of our own tendencies and reactions.
Cultivate positive qualities: Recognizing the connection between our mental state and reality can motivate us to cultivate Satva Guna and move towards enlightenment.
Accept different phases: Understanding the Yugas as internal states can help us accept our current mental state and work towards progress without judgment.
By understanding the inner reality behind external phenomena, the text encourages us to take responsibility for our own experience and work towards inner peace and enlightenment.
Beautiful.