Human Brain = Pujya Gurudev

Human Brain A Marvellously Rich Storehouse of Memory

= Pt. ShriRam Sharma

Indefinable source of distinct talents and uncountable potentials is embedded in the human brain. It is often referred to as "Pandora's Magical Box", "Amazing Wizard", or a "Celestial Computer" in view of the enormous mental functions, immeasurable hidden complexities and undecipherable impulses of consciousness processed through it.
The role of their sagacious brain and mental eminence is most significant in what the great personalities of the world have accomplished rather than the support of circumstances, resources or anything else. Mental faculties are most precious bequests of the Almighty bestowed upon us. However, the belief that we can't expand or elevate the God-gifted mental potentials we are born with is not correct. The difference in people's intellectual and other mental abilities is only that of the degree of arousal and activation of the grand powers indwelling in the human self. 

This difference is not due to the structure of the brain, inheritance or destiny, etc. Rather; it is a reflection of the extent of dormancy or activation of its unlimited potentials. Trenchant memory is seen to have a predominant impact upon the intellectual capabilities of the brain. Forgetful persons are, in general, not only deprived of deep knowledge in general, but they also suffer because of the negligence of necessary tasks in day-to-day life due to their short memory. The acquisition and future application of knowledge and past experiences becomes possible only with the help of memory. 

This is what affects the course of decision-making, resolution of problems in hand and further expansion of perspicacious attainments. The power of memory was given pre-eminent importance in the learning system of the Vedic Age. Specific methods and practices were also devised for greater sharpening and augmentation of this faculty. The Veda-Mantras are called- "shruties" (meaning: perceived through hearing). The slokas of the Shastras are called "smraties" (meaning: retained in and retrieved from the memory). Thus memory was the only basis of generation and expansion of knowledge in those days.

 Despite the collection of "shruties and smraties" in book form in the later ages, the tradition of Vedic Schools has been to memorize the hymns and slokas and contemplate upon them analytical discussions. Memorizing Gita and Ramayana by heart is quite common among the Indian masses even today. It is true that some people are born with supernatural memory but that does not mean that others lack the capability of awakening this natural potential of mind. Like any other field of life, success or failure in this regard would largely depend upon one's focused efforts and enthusiasm. The depth of mental domains can be traversed and explored most effectively by spiritual methods. Development of sharp memory and sane intelligence, too, is achievable through these modes of yoga-sadhanas. Adept psychological conditioning and positive attitude towards whatever we attempt in this direction is the first prerequisite for desired progress. Inspiration from the living wonders of memory also boosts this psychological transformation. 

Let us look at some historic expressions of exceptionally sharp memory in different walks of life. In his articles on mysteries of human mind, noted psychological scientist Professor Ferdinand Von Nue Triter has cited the case of a Lithuanian boy, who could recite any paragraph or stanza of any prose or verse in any language as it is just after hearing it once. In his concluding remarks the professor has mentioned that such live examples prove that what we used to regard as mythological or imaginary a hundred years ago (about the supernormal faculties of human mind) may come as real before our eyes today. 

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma