Why Do We Hear Voices in Our Head? A Vedic Perspective on Inner Sounds and the Chitta Mind
Why Do I Hear Voices in My Head? A Deep Dive into the Vedic Psychology of Inner Sound Have you ever caught yourself hearing a voice inside your head—perhaps the voice of someone you love, or even someone you fear? It could be an echo of a conversation, a memory replaying itself, or even a voice that seems to arise out of nowhere. This experience often leaves people confused, worried, or even afraid. In modern psychology, this might be referred to as auditory imagery , intrusive thoughts , or in extreme cases, auditory hallucinations . But in the realm of Vedic psychology , the explanation takes on a more profound and spiritual meaning. Let us explore this phenomenon through the ancient wisdom of the Upanishads , the Bhagavad Gita , and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali . Inner Voices and the Vibrations of the Chitta According to the Vedas, the mind is not a single unified entity. It is composed of layers: Manas (the processing mind), Buddhi (intellect), Ahamkara (e...
