Vertical Growth of Intelligence- Dr.Ruta Sawarkar & Dr.Vishal Sangale

                                                                                                              Abstract

( Paper on Vertical Intelligence at 38th NACIACP, 2012,Pune,India)

In reframing our understanding of intelligence the current study focuses on gaining insights on ‘Vertical’ growth of Intelligence. The study postulates seven different states of intellect i.e. Buddhi, Medha, Dhruti, Smruti, Pradnya, Pratibha and Rutumbhara based on indigenous knowledge acquired through thoroughly researched texts of Upanishads, Vedas and Scriptural writings of Brahmarishi Priyottamananda. The scope of the research primarily focuses on the existence of seven states of intellect and not its assessment. Thus by the scriptural evidences we conclude that the intelligence exists in seven states which grows vertically from lower to higher order of succession. We also observed that the modern theories of Intelligence do not contradict with this hypothesis but aid to its construct. However, this ancient theory of intelligence aids the growth of the individual in the realms of spirituality with the grace and guidance of Satguru (Spiritual Master). The pre-requisites of such growth is the possession of Bhava (strong Emotional Intelligence) and Bodha (strong Cognition). Through this the intelligence grows from average intellect i.e. Buddhi to Rutumbhara i.e. highest intellect.

(This is the abstract of the paper presented in the 38th Annual National Conference of IACP 2012 at Pune. For further serious discussion you can mail on ruta@brainberg.in or vishal@brainberg.in