The Subtlest Disease of Consciousness — The Teaching of Kak Bhushundi Ji on Mental Illness
A grand divine welcome to all highly enlightened, awakened, and supreme souls in episode number 1398. Let us all begin this beautiful journey into supreme peace, where we explore the depth of the human mind and the subtle truth of consciousness as revealed by Kak Bhushundi Ji, interpreted in the light of Bapuji’s teachings.
The Subtlest Disease of Consciousness
Kak Bhushundi Ji describes mental illness not merely as a disorder of thought but as the subtlest disease of human consciousness. It is not visible externally; it hides deep within the soul. This inner disorder keeps the soul burning silently through attachment, desire, anger, greed, fear, and ego. When Tulsidas Ji explains this in the Ramcharitmanas, he reveals that attachment (moha) is the root of all mental disorders. Just as branches emerge from the root of a tree, countless diseases of the mind arise from attachment.
The Origin of Mental Disturbance — The Chain of Desire
From attachment arises desire.
When the desire is unfulfilled, anger (krodha) arises.
When the desire is fulfilled, greed (lobha) grows.
When there is fear of losing, anxiety (bhaya) appears.
Thus, the human mind becomes trapped in an endless cycle of emotions that distort inner peace. These four — desire, anger, greed, and fear — are the fruits of attachment, and from them sprout jealousy, delusion, and ego.
Why Mental Illness Is Deeper Than Bodily Illness
Kak Bhushundi Ji beautifully says: “The illness of the body is visible to others; it can be treated. But the illness of the mind is invisible; the patient himself believes he is healthy.” This is the greatest irony of existence. While bodily disease can be cured with medicine, the mind’s illness silently consumes the soul. The soul burns in inner fire — not of physical flames, but of disturbed vibrations and spiritual distortion. These burnt souls continue to wander in subtle worlds as ghosts and disembodied entities. If humanity’s soul-power had not diminished through these internal burnings, all beings would have remained divine. Kali Yuga itself is the result of this deep, collective mental illness.
The Psychological and Physical Connection
Tulsidas Ji also bridges the gap between psychology and physical health:
· Anger increases bile (pitta), causing burning sensations.
· Greed increases phlegm (kapha), causing inertia and laziness.
· Lust increases air (vata), causing restlessness.
· Ego spreads like a tumor, contaminating the whole personality.
He shows how every mental imbalance reflects through the body — confirming the deep Ayurvedic truth that mind and body are one continuum.
The Social and National Sickness
These personal mental diseases manifest collectively:
· Greed becomes corruption.
· Anger and jealousy breed social unrest.
· Fear and attachment create division and selfishness.
Thus, entire families, societies, and even nations fall ill. Roads remain incomplete, projects stall, and resources are wasted — not because of lack of technology, but because of inner sickness of human intention.
The Root Cause — Separation from the Divine
Kak Bhushundi Ji finally reveals the core truth: “When the mind feels separated from God, diseases are born.The nature of the soul is peace, but when it gets entangled in illusion, its energy distorts into disease.” Mental illness, therefore, is not merely psychological; it is spiritual disconnection. When the energy of consciousness turns away from its divine source, imbalance arises. Hence, modern civilization provides comfort but not peace — machines have increased, but peace has vanished.
The Three Divine Medicines — Bhakti, Shraddha, and Vivek
Kak Bhushundi Ji prescribes three medicines for the illness of the mind:
Bhakti (Devotion) – Experiencing the Divine within; connecting with God through love.
Shraddha (Faith) – Trust in the Divine order, believing “God is with me.”
Vivek (Wisdom) – Discrimination and balance between love and reason.
When these three flow together like the Triveni Sangam, the disease of the mind burns away. Consciousness revives, and Ram Rajya (divine order) is established within.
The True Healing — Reconnecting to the Soul
The final treatment is Self-Realization.
The disease of the mind exists because man is disconnected from his true identity — the soul. When the soul’s connection with the Supreme Soul is restored, healing begins. Until then, even meditation or ritual cannot cure the core imbalance. The Gita says, “As fire is covered by smoke, and the embryo by the womb, so is the soul covered by desire.” Similarly, the dust of anger, greed, and attachment covers the light of infinite suns within us. To heal, one must remember: “I am not the thought, not the emotion. I am the conscious, divine, supreme soul — eternal, pure, peaceful.” This realization itself is Sanjeevani — the medicine of immortality.
Conclusion
The Ailment Is Not of the Body, But of the Consciousness.
This is the supreme truth of Kak Bhushundi Ji, resonating deeply with Bapuji’s eternal teaching —
that the soul’s power decreases only when it forgets its original divine state of Paramshanti (supreme peace).When man remembers his true Self, his mind, body, and the whole universe return to harmony.
Indian scriptures do not merely narrate stories; they encode knowledge of the soul, desire, lineage, and liberation. What appear as simple tales are, in truth, profound teachings meant to awaken human consciousness. The following discourse weaves together several such stories—from King Yayati, the empty begging bowl, the swan and the crow, and the power of God’s name—to reveal a single timeless truth: desire never ends, but peace begins when desire is transcended.