Significance of Mind functions
Mind-function, according to Vedanta, encompasses three primary aspects: the mental activities involved in thinking, perception, and consciousness; the unobstructed processes of the mind for the noble soul; and the cessation of these activities in the context of Uparati, where the mind no longer engages with external objects. This concept emphasizes the significance of mental processes and their transformation in spiritual development and awareness.
Synonyms: Cognitive function, Mental process, Intellectual activity, Thought process, Cognition, Intellect, Reasoning, Perception, Thinking.
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Buddhist concept of 'Mind functions'
In Buddhism, "Mind functions" denote the processes of awareness and perception, emphasizing how understanding the mind is central to practice and personal insight into one's experiences and consciousness.
From: The Six Yogas of Naropa
(1) The processes of awareness and perception that are explored through the understanding of the mind in the practice.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Mind functions'
In Hinduism, Mind-function embodies unobstructed mental processes of the noble soul, ceases external interactions in Uparati, and encompasses thinking, perception, and consciousness, highlighting its integral role in spiritual development.
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The mental activities or processes that are involved in thinking, perception, and consciousness.[2] (2) The activities or processes of the mind that no longer face obstruction for the noble soul.[3] (3) The activity of the mind which, in the context of Uparati, ceases to operate through interactions with external objects.[4]
From: Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya
(1) Activities of the mind such as resolve and remembrance, which classify the mind as the karana.[5]