The Divine Science of Emotions, Fear, and the Mind — A Journey from Psychology to Spirituality

From haunted dolls that disturb the mind to the deep energies behind human attachment and fear. We continue this divine journey into the inner world of emotions, fear, and faith — to understand how they arise, why God created the mind, and how the mind itself holds the key to both bondage and liberation.

1. Understanding Emotions — The Chemistry of the Brain

From a psychological point of view, emotions are not random; they are the body’s chemical response mechanism governed by the limbic system, particularly the amygdala.This part of the brain identifies and responds to emotional stimuli. It determines when to fight, flee, connect, or withdraw.Fear, anger, love, and aversion all help the brain decide — what to accept and what to avoid. If fear didn’t exist, humans would walk into danger without caution. Thus, fear is a natural safety mechanism. When a lion roars nearby, the fear that arises compels one to move to safety. Without it, survival would be impossible.

2. The Spiritual Origin of Emotion and Fear

From a spiritual perspective, as explained by Bapuji Dashrathbhai Patel, the soul in its purest state is light — divine, peaceful, and beyond emotion. But when it enters the body, it falls into the net of Maya (illusion).
This illusion binds the soul with man (mind), buddhi (intellect), and indriyas (senses), leading to the birth of emotions.

·       Emotion = Soul’s memory + bodily experience + impressions.

·       Fear = Ignorance + incomplete memory of the soul.

·       Faith = The inner call of truth within the soul — a spark of divine remembrance.

Faith arises when the soul, surrounded by uncertainty, seeks divine support. Thus, emotion, fear, and faith are not separate from the soul; they are reflections of its journey through illusion.

3. The Three Levels of the Human Brain

According to neuroscience, humans have three fundamental brain layers:

1.     Reptilian Brain — controls hunger, fear, and safety.

2.     Limbic System — governs emotions, attachment, and memory.

3.     Neocortex (Prefrontal Cortex) — enables reasoning, faith, and planning.

Faith and higher consciousness arise from the neocortex, whereas primal fear comes from the reptilian system. Thus, science confirms what ancient rishis said — that human evolution progresses from instinct to wisdom.

4. Fear of the Unknown

Why do people fear ghosts or dark energies?
Because the unknown equals danger in the subconscious mind.

Anything invisible or beyond comprehension is interpreted by the brain as a potential threat — an evolutionary reflex for survival. That’s why people fear dolls, shadows, darkness, or unseen forces — all are forms of fear of the unknown.

5. Scriptural Insight — The Mind as the Cause of Bondage and Liberation

The Vedas and Upanishads declare:

“The mind alone is the cause of bondage and liberation.”When the mind is restless, the soul is bound. When the mind is stable, the soul experiences freedom.When the soul feels fear or danger, it seeks refuge — this is where faith in God is born.Thus, emotions, fear, and faith are deeply linked to the spiritual evolution of the soul.

6. Bodily Reactions and Emotional Stress

Extreme emotions affect the body.Fear or anxiety can lower blood pressure, reducing oxygen to the brain, leading to fainting — known as vasovagal syncope.In horror movies like Exorcist or Terrifier, intense visuals can cause people to vomit or faint. The physical body reacts to emotional overload — proving how powerful the mind’s influence is.Similarly, deep sadness and emotional attachment increase stress, leading to heart or brain-related issues. This shows that mental and physical health are inseparable.

7. The Influence of Media and Sensory Impressions

Movies, songs, and reels play with human emotions.A thrilling scene can make one’s heart race; a sorrowful song can bring tears. These impressions — samskaras — stay in the mind long after the experience.As Bapuji explains, what we watch, hear, or think creates subtle vibrations that influence our reality. Hence, we must protect our mind from unnecessary negativity and violence.

8. Why Did God Create the Mind?

The mind, intellect, and sanskaras are the three divine instruments of the soul. Through them, the soul perceives, imagines, and experiences creation.

Purposes of the Mind according to spiritual knowledge:

1.     To give experience — so the soul may learn through creation.

2.     To provide the power of resolution — enabling will, desire, and action.

3.     To test the soul — by immersing it in illusion and seeing if it remembers its divine origin.

Those who pass rise to higher realms; those who fail reincarnate until realization.

As the Bhagavad Gita (6.5–6) states: “The mind is both the friend and the enemy of the soul.”

9. The Mind as a Creative Power

The Brahma Jnana teaches that the mind is not just a tool — it is a creative force.
When it connects with the Supreme Consciousness (Brahman), it can create universes. Thus, God gave humans the mind so they could become creators, not merely creations.
However, when the same mind gets trapped in desires and ignorance, it forgets its divinity.

10. The Power of the Mind

The Vedas, Upanishads, Gita, and even modern science affirm the immense powers of the mind:

·       Power of Imagination — the ability to visualize the future.

·       Power of Intention — what the mind resolves, it manifests.

·       Power of Attraction — thoughts attract matching energies (Law of Attraction).

·       Power of Creation — the universe itself is manomaya, created by thought.

As Bapuji says, “What the mind thinks, it becomes.”
Hence, stabilize your mind in the soul, not in illusion.

Quantum physics supports this — consciousness creates reality. The observer’s mind defines what becomes true.

11. Transcending Illusion through the Mind

According to Bapuji,

“The mind is faster than light, subtler than the atom.” “ Mind makes you Creator of this Brahamd"

If the soul connects the mind with cosmic consciousness, it can transcend time, death, and illusion.
The soul can travel across realms merely through the power of thought.

Thus, imagination becomes the blueprint of the future, resolution brings realization, attraction manifests destiny, and creation makes a new world possible.

Power of Intention

The mind, once resolved, can achieve its intentions; the power of intention connects the soul to the divine. Achieving this union allows one to transcend limitations, as the law of attraction suggests that thoughts manifest reality. The capabilities of the mind enable the soul to travel across dimensions, with the power of imagination forging future possibilities and spiritual practices reinforcing determination

12. Practical Application — Directing the Mind toward Divinity

Avoid watching or engaging in negativity. Whatever the mind focuses on, it attracts.
Start each morning with awareness:

“I am not the mind. I am the soul. I am divine consciousness. I am the Supreme Light.”

Repeat affirmations such as:

·       Aham Brahmasmi (I am Brahman).

·       Shivo’ham (I am Shiva).

·       Sarvo’ham (I am All).

·       Paramshanti Paramshanti Paramshanti.

These vibrations connect your mind to divine frequencies, restoring peace and soul-consciousness.

Conclusion

The mind is both the gateway to illusion and the bridge to liberation.Through awareness, meditation, and pure thought, one can turn the same mind that binds into the power that liberates.Emotions, fear, and faith are not enemies — they are teachers, guiding the soul toward self-realization. May every soul awaken to its divine light and radiate Paramshanti (Supreme Peace) throughout the universe.