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IKO-102 Consciousness Studies in Samkhya and Yoga Sutras The Scientific Approach Characteristics and Observation Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 1  Characteristic/Dharma Science is a study of the characteristics of...

IKO-102 Consciousness Studies in Samkhya and Yoga Sutras The Scientific Approach Characteristics and Observation Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 1  Characteristic/Dharma Science is a study of the characteristics of an object Definition: An attempt to distinguish an object from all others by listing down its identified characteristics that are distinct from all others. Classification: An attempt to categorize an object with others on the basis of its identified characteristics that are common to others. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 2  Characteristic/Dharma Science is a study of the characteristics of an object Definition: An attempt to distinguish an object from all others by listing down its identified characteristics that are distinct from all others. Classification: An attempt to categorize an object with others on the basis of its identified characteristics that are common to others. Analysis Synthesis Definition Classification Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 3  Characteristic/Dharma Science is a study of the characteristics of an object Characteristics are mostly quantifiable in science. But not always. However, they are always comparable to degrees of variation. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 4  Characteristic/Dharma Science is a study of the characteristics of an object If not measurable, at least comparable (since observable). In spiritual sciences, characteristics of objects and experiences could be compared based on their degree of variation. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 5  Measurement & Observation Observation Phenomenon Observer Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 6  Measurement & Observation Observation Phenomenon Observer Measurement Observation Phenomenon Instrument Observer Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 7  Measurement & Observation Sensation Observation Cognition Phenomenon Human Body Observer Measurement Observation Phenomenon Instrument Observer Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 8  Measurement & Observation Sensation Observation Cognition Phenomenon Human Body Observer Measurement Observation Phenomenon Instrument Observer Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 9  Measurement & Observation Sensation Observation Cognition Phenomenon Human Body Observer Observation or Experience Measurement Observation Phenomenon Instrument Observer Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 10  Measurement & Observation Sensation Observation Cognition Phenomenon Human Body Observer Observation or Experience Experience is specific to the observer. Does not mean these are non-repeatable or non-reproducible. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 11  Measurement & Observation Sensation Observation Cognition Phenomenon Human Body Observer Observation or Experience Experience is specific to the observer. Does not mean these are non-repeatable or non-reproducible. Quantitative/Qualitative degree may vary. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 12  Measurement & Observation Measurement is as sharp as the condition of the instrument. Observation is as sharp as the condition of the observer. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 13  Measurement & Observation Measurement is as sharp as the condition of the instrument. - Needs calibration and tuning Observation is as sharp as the condition of the observer. - Needs preparation and conditioning Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 14  Measurement & Observation In spiritual sciences, the instrument is the human body (bodies) and observer is the real self. We need to prepare our bodies to experience spiritual objects and phenomenon, with the ultimate goal being the experience of self (or spirit). Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 15  Measurement & Observation In spiritual sciences, the instrument is the human body (bodies) and observer is the real self. We need to prepare our bodies to experience spiritual objects and phenomenon, with the ultimate goal being the experience of self (or spirit). In an appropriately prepared and conditioned body, the experiences would be repeatable and reproducible. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 16  Ending Thought What is then the objective of the human being? What would then be perfection for the human being? Think in terms of the last section. To be explored in next lecture. Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 17 Thank you for your attention!! Dr. Sohom Chakrabarty, IIT Roorkee, 2024-25 Autumn 18