Aptavani 10 P

This document is a summary of "Aptavani 10 P" by Dada Bhagwan, published by Dada Bhagwan Foundation. The book, which is the tenth in the Aptavani series (Part 1), delves into the inner workings of the human internal organ system, known as the 'Antahkaran', which comprises the mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego.

The text explains that while the external world is governed by physical laws, the internal world is structured by these four internal components, each with its distinct function. The book emphasizes that true understanding and liberation come not from intellectual knowledge alone, but from direct experience.

Dada Bhagwan, who attained self-realization in 1958, explained that the Antahkaran is composed of the physical body, the subtle body, and the causal body. The Antahkaran itself is made up of the mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. He further detailed how these functions operate and interact, providing scientific explanations for their evolution and manifestation in different life forms, from animals to humans.

A key aspect highlighted is the distinction between the 'Atma' (Self) and the 'Antahkaran'. While the Antahkaran is a product of karma and operates through discharge of past actions, the Atma is the pure, unchanging Self, the witness to all these internal and external processes. The book elaborates on the nature of the mind, its characteristics, how it functions, and how one can achieve freedom from its limitations through Self-knowledge. It also discusses the 'Trimantra' and the concept of 'Who am I?' which are central to understanding the Self.

The text also touches upon various other topics like karma, purity of love, death, the Gnani Purush (the Enlightened One), money, celibacy, harmony in marriage, pratikraman (repentance), and flawless vision, all explained through Dada Bhagwan's divine knowledge and scientific approach. The Aptavani series aims to provide readers with an experiential understanding of these profound spiritual truths.