Root of Reality of Dreams 1

The proportion and intensity of visual reflections in dreams is more prominent than the instances of speaking and hearing. This is why dreams are usually referred as "seeing a dream" or "saw in the dream", etc. Physical and Biological sciences do not provide definite reasons or logical elucidation of dreams. Even the existence of dreams is doubted here, as no specific neuronal activity could be attributed to the origin and nature of dreams.

It is said that the countless inscriptions in the memory - constituted by whatever we have ever perceived, through or felt - are inconsequentially or systematically retrieved and expressed from time to time via dreams. But the deeper depths of memory and its hidden linkage with the subtle dimensions of consciousness remain unexplained in such 'scientific' interpretations. Modern research in psychology and related Neurosciences too leaves the occult nature of dreams largely unappeased. Investigations into the occult psychological aspects and the subliminal reflections of the inner mind - are the subject matter of spirituality which allows comprehensive analysis of dreams too.

It is said that the type and quality of dreams usually depend upon one's intrinsic nature, tendencies and inclinations. It is also argued that by controlling his inner powers one can control the nature of his dreams too. Maharshi Ved Vyas mentions in the "Brahma Sutra" that - dreams of a serene and intuitive mind often indicate the major events of future. By prudent analysis of these subtle indications and arousing the willpower of the inner self, one can minimize the negative consequences of the ill-omens or unfortunate events and may enhance the probability of ushering of favorable times kept in the stock of future.

The modern researchers have also begun to recognize the predominant role of the inner (unconscious) mind in the dreams of deep-sleep. Analysis of specific categories and characteristics of dreams might be used to elucidate the hidden secrets and complexities of human psychology and to help in diagnosis and treatment of psychosomatic and psychiatric problems. This would lay the scientific foundation of Dream Therapy. The ancient science of spirituality may be reinvestigated to expand the scope of this research.