Suffering

It's natural to blame our suffering (दुःख) on external factors—other people's actions, our circumstances, or just bad luck. This places us in the position of a victim, powerless to change our own state. This workshop turns this perspective inward. It asserts that while external events can trigger pain or discomfort, the root of all suffering (दुःख, क्लेश) is our own internal state of illusion (भ्रम) and contradiction. A deluded person (भ्रमित मानव) is in a state of being at war with themselves. For example, your mind (मन) wants sensory pleasure, but your intellect (वृत्ति) knows it might be harmful. This inner conflict between the faculties of the जीवन is what manifests as suffering, anxiety, and restlessness. An awakened person (जागृत मानव), whose inner faculties are in harmony and aligned with reality, does not experience suffering even in the face of challenging situations. They experience resolution (समाधान). The pain might be there for the body, but the जीवन remains stable and peaceful.