Trends and achievements of research in neurosciences are also high lighted here with relevant reference to the experimental findings. The subtle connections between the endocrine glands and the extrasensory power centers – described as sat cakras and granthis in the Indian scriptures – are elucidated and guidelines are offered to – wards spiritual endeavors (sadhanas) of activating these centers.

Few people seem to know that the left and right components of the human brain largely work independently and complementarily. The principal role of the left side brain consists of motor control and regulations of other bodily activities. The right side brain – also called the “philosophical or religious brain”, conducts the sensory functions and the sensitive mental processes pertaining to – thinking, imaginations, artistic creativity and the soft sentiments like compassion and devotion, intrinsic faith and emotional inclination etc. The author adeptly guides how the balanced activities and harmonious linkage between the two halves of the brain leads to multifaceted development of personality.

The book also offers scientifically argued, lucid answers to some of our natural inquisitiveness concerning – What are the functional centers in the brain, which might be responsible for exceptional memory? Hope it would inspire us to move deeper in the depths of the ‘esoteric treasure’ bestowed by the Supreme Consciousness on our brain.

The Omnipotent Role of Human Brain

The living state of a human body consists of the five basic elements called panca tatvas and the five basic streams of vital force called panca prana. The pancha tatvas constitute the physical body and panca prana create the mental (subtle) body. The flow of electricity in a circuit is generated by the connection of the two complementary – positive and negative types of currents. The lifecycle of a human being also continues to revolve with the help of the two ‘wheels’ of physical and mental bodies. The collective contribution of these components is unparalleled in Nature.

The known, as well as the undeciphered, structural and functional features of the human body are enormous. Deeper analysis of these brings out more and more amazing results and shows newer layers of mysteries in this splendid action of the Almighty. The structural complexity, functional adaptability and potentials of different sense organs give a glimpse of the magnificent systems that could be constructed in the jada (material) part of nature. The structure and function of the cells, tissues, neurons, biochemical transports through cell membranes, genetic regulations. Secretion of hormones etc, all appear like the unlimited activities of mysterious wonderland. The marvelous functioning of the internal organs – like heart, liver, kidneys etc, gives an impression as if the essence of all the knowledge and power existing in Nature has been perfectly used by an absolutely efficient ‘engineer’ in the construction of the human body.

In normal course, the human body performs only the routine tasks, which are essential for its survival. However, if given a chance with appropriate training and control, this natural instrument could be used to conduct supernatural activities. The hilarious performances of great personalities in different fields of history prove that this small body of flesh and bones contains tremendous power. This power generally remains dormant and is therefore not manifested in most people. If awaken, this latent power grows and expands like a huge tree from a tiny seed. Its focused development cultivates supernatural capabilities in the targeted components of the body.

The automatic regulation and use of the instrument made up of the parca tatvas becomes possible by the consciousness generated from the prana. The cetana (consciousness) of human being is the ‘driver’ of the vehicle of his body. The splendid structure of the body is of no use if there is no prana in maintenance of healthy survival of the body and efficient use of its potentials depends on the level of one’s cetana. Even a slight imbalance in the cetan or disharmony between the cetan (mind) and the jada (physical) body might cause irreparable loss in terms of physical mental health. Although the body of lethargic, foolish or insane person is normal and healthy, his waned cetana may disturb his life drastically – leading to untoward consequences.

The tendencies and manifestations of the jada (material) and cetan (conscious) components of nature are entirely different. The commingling of the two however, gives rise to a third stream of power which is very specific and even super seeds the potentials of its individual constituents. As the combinations of two chemicals transmutes both and produces a third – a new chemical, the combination of jada and cetan similarly manifests itself into a unique creation – such as, a human being.

The power of cetana is present in every organ, every cell of the body. However, the center of its functional manifestation resides in the core of the brain. Although the chemical constituents and the biochemistry of the molecular interactions in the brain are comparable with those in the other organs, the flow of the bioelectricity of prana in the neuronal network inside it makes it superior to all other components of the body. The spontaneous activities inside this regulator of human body are so complex and large in number that it can be called a Pandora’s Box – full of mysteries. The human brain is a magical creation of the Omniscient. The varieties of tasks simultaneously performed by this system in short time intervals of millisecond-to-millisecond; indicate the presence of the Supernatural Power of the Almighty in a worldly creation.

The routine functions of human brain include auto regulation of mentor and sensory activities and central control over the functioning of the other organs. It also serves as the central processor of bioelectrical activities and information processing across different parts of the body via the nervous system. In other living beings the entire amount of consciousness is used for the purpose of bodily activities. However, in humans the level of consciousness used for the above functions of auto regulations and information processing is very small. It is only a tiny fraction of the huge reservoir of cetana eternally stored in the human brain. The expansion and level of consciousness brain is virtually infinite as compared to that used in the routine physiological and neurological functions. If unutilized, this potential of brain gets waned and remains dormant.

There lies a gigantic treasure of the visible and latent powers in the core of nature. The essence of this also projected in the capabilities of human being. The jiva (soul manifested in individual consciousness) is endowed with the subliminal streams prana emerging from the cosmic ocean of the omnipresent consciousness of the Para Braham – The Omniscient, Eternal, and Supreme Creator. The seed of all the powers of the cetan component nature are present in the jiva in a subtle form. The brain is regarded to be the core of the existence and manifestation of this enormous potential of the jiva in a human being. The structure and functions of the human brain represent a splendid combination of the jada and cetan which gives rise to the flow of specific bio-electrical currents – emanated from the streams of prana.

Although we do not notice it, even the normal functions of the brain in regulating the routine activities inside the human body are so complex that the brain could be considered as the supreme computer its natural functioning in maintaining the day-to-day activities of the body and mind might appear as ordinary to some people. But, the scientists and thinkers know that it is indeed an extraordinary organ, there could be no sophisticated processor or device developed by advanced technologies which would ever reach the efficiency of this system.

The non-routine functions of the human brain are more amazing. Those who have made use of the specific intelligent processing of this ‘instrument’ of cetan have acquired glorious positions in the history of mankind because of their extraordinary talents and activities aimed at the welfare of many others. Eminent literary persons, poets, artists, philosophers, scientists, yogis, rishis – the spiritual masters, super natural personalities… all attain the superior qualities, talents and expertise because of rousing the specific faculties of their brains.

The hidden mental potentials of this natural computer are so much that awakening and using of even a fraction of its capabilities would project it as divine machine.

The controlled arousal of the physical capabilities of the body enables one to become a wrestler, stout and healthy, fit for hard physical labor, etc. Such people may enjoy a long healthy life. However, the accomplishments of using the special faculties of brain are more astonishing. They may awaken supernatural talents in ordinary humans. Experts of neurology and mental sciences believe that even the exceptionally intelligent scholars and significantly talented people, in general, use only about 7% of the real potential of their brain. The rest 96% largely remains dormant and unnoticed. The larger the awakening and creative use of this latent stock, the greater the extent and expertise of talents and superhuman faculties.

The jada component of nature is unsystematic and noncreative because it does not have intelligence. Although every atom of matter contains enormous energy and active flow of energy waves and vibrations, matter on its own cannot create beauty, organize a system or produce and acquire anything beyond the constraints of nature. The terrible solitude and rigidity of thick forests and deserts illustrates the crude ‘inertness’ in the absence of human inhabitation. The ever-active motion of planets is an event less routine and the environment on these cosmic bodies remains dreary and devoid of any creativity or novelty in the absence of an intelligent being. Our earth, despite being tiny in size as compared to many stars and planets, enjoys a special status in the solar system because of the existence of life on it. Inhabitation of the intelligent beings has given it the honor of ‘civilized planet’.

Human intelligence has made tremendous use of the natural resources available on the earth. Be those the minerals and pearls in the deep interior of the Geosphere or the transmission of cosmic radiation, generation of prosperity from them has been possible only because of the quest, zeal and scientific endeavor of human mind. The technological developments have drastically changed the shape of modern world in astronomically short span of few centuries. These astonishing achievements are is inspired and materialized by the intelligence and talents of the human race.

It is indeed the human brain which has given birth to the creation of the treatises of religion, ethics, philosophy, science of spirituality and the social, political and economical systems and laws along with materialistic developments, etc and has led to origin and evolution of civilization and culture. Without the use of its brain, the human race would have been no better than the other members of the animal kingdom. The accent of human society from the Stone Age to the modern civilization would not be possible without the crucial contributions of the faculties of human brain. The facilities of – agriculture, horticulture, husbandry, handicraft, business, medicine, transportation, communication, electricity, water supply, housing, entertainment, art, literature and multifaceted scientific and technological developments, are obvious boons of the kalpa vraksha existing in the form of the human brain.