The Transformative Power of Listening: Exploring Mind, Body & Soul
Listening, Jigyasa, Rupantran, Samadhi, Transformation
Listening is a complex and transforming behavior that goes beyond mere aural awareness. This study explores the concept of listening on three distinct planes: body, mind, and soul. Each level involves specific types of listening and has distinct implications for human development and enlightenment. The study examines the mechanisms of listening at multiple levels, involving subcategories such as Hearing, Curiosity, Understanding, Transformation, and Mindfulness. By looking into these aspects, the paper highlights how listening may foster memory, confidence, and overall personal development. The term listening can be used in so many ways that attempting to provide a single meaning is ineffective. Scholars advise that the construct be defined within the context of the investigation (Worthington & Bodie 2018). As a result, we prioritize active listening throughout interactions. This concentration does not include listening to music, lectures, or directions, listening while learning a foreign language, or hearing capacity. This study investigates the transforming power of listening as a path to enlightenment, using insights from ancient Vedic scriptures that emphasize the value of listening and recollection. We propose that listening improves memory, which promotes confidence and personal progress. The study distinguishes three stages of listening, Mind, Body, and Soul and five different forms of listening. At the biological (Bodily) level, listening begins with hearing, which involves retaining pertinent sounds, and mental distraction can impede this process. The mind level has three subtypes: Listening out of curiosity, which dominates our relationships; listening to understand (Jigyasa), where trust is essential; and listening to transform (Rupantran), which encourages purpose and trust. Finally, soul-level listening requires attention, which leads to deeper realms of consciousness like Dhyaan and Samadhi where you are listening to oneself. We also talk about practical ways to improve listening abilities, likening the process to water and a pot, and how an open, empty mind is required for effective listening. Individuals who cultivate these activities can strengthen their relationships with themselves and others, allowing for personal and communal growth.
"The Transformative Power of Listening: Exploring Mind, Body & Soul ", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no.a42-a50, November-2024, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2411117.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 11,
November-2024
Pages : a42-a50
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_155617
Published Paper Id: TIJER2411117
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Research Area: Arts1 All
Country: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
ISSN: 2349-9249 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2014
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