Manu represents the mind with its faculties of the head and heart - TopicsExpress

Manu represents the mind with its faculties of the head and heart and these are again symbolized as Faith (Shraddha) and Intelligence (Ida) respectively. On this data is based the story of Kamayani. The plot is based on the Vedic story where Manu, the man surviving after the deluge (Pralaya), is emotionless (Bhavanasunya). Manu starts getting involved in various emotions, thoughts and actions. These are sequentially portrayed with Shraddha, Ida, Kilaat and other characters playing their part, contributing in them. The chapters are named after these emotions, thoughts or actions. Some people consider that the sequence of chapters denotes the change of personality in a mans life with age. Following is the sequence: Chinta (Anxiety)Asha (Hope)Shraddha (Reverential belief, Faith, Virtue of being a woman)Vasna (Passion for material pleasure)Ida (Logic, Intellect)Swapna (Dream)Nirved (Disregard of worldly things, Renunciation)Darshan (Philosophy, Vision)Rahasya (Hidden knowledge, Mystery,chupa hua)Anand (Bliss, Self-realization, Shiva)