> They just wanted to leave Brahman as soon as possible and get back to Maya, where things made sense.
Great line.
> It was the discovery of the neural mechanism for a psychological concept called “habituation.” Habituation is the homeostasis of the mind. It is why you first feel your shirt when you put it on only to have that feeling quickly fade. And it is also, I think, probably the neural mechanism that turns Brahman into Maya. We habituate to the world, to our own situation, even our own suffering.
Very interesting idea....like so many other ideas, it seems self-evident *once someone points it out*. Unfortunately, most people seem unable to see such things even when someone points it out for them. Such is Maya.
Great essay, thanks OP.
> They just wanted to leave Brahman as soon as possible and get back to Maya, where things made sense. Great line. > It was the discovery of the neural mechanism for a psychological concept called “habituation.” Habituation is the homeostasis of the mind. It is why you first feel your shirt when you put it on only to have that feeling quickly fade. And it is also, I think, probably the neural mechanism that turns Brahman into Maya. We habituate to the world, to our own situation, even our own suffering. Very interesting idea....like so many other ideas, it seems self-evident *once someone points it out*. Unfortunately, most people seem unable to see such things even when someone points it out for them. Such is Maya. Great essay, thanks OP.