Significance of Mental evolution
Mental evolution, as described in Purana, encompasses two main processes. Firstly, it involves the emergence of new ideas or forms from existing thoughts and desires. Secondly, it reflects the transformation of the mind's thoughts, demonstrating its inherent nature. This concept emphasizes the dynamic nature of thoughts and their development within the mind.
Synonyms: Cognitive development, Mental growth, Intellectual advancement, Psychological evolution, Intellectual growth, Mental advancement
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Hindu concept of 'Mental evolution'
Mental evolution in Hinduism denotes the progression of thoughts and desires into new ideas and forms, alongside the transformation of mental processes that reveal the mind's inherent nature.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The process by which the mind's thoughts arise and transform, reflecting its inherent nature.[1] (2) The process by which out of prior thoughts or desires, new forms or ideas develop in the mind.[2]