Word: mind
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...difference between the two systems is to my mind typical of the general difference between the English and American people...
...means "sessions" because the people were wont to sit in circles about the philosophers to learn of the doctrine. The ideas of the Upanishad were three in number. First, the existence of an eternal soul of souls; second, the invisible emanations from the soul, ill-understood, but known as mind; and lastly the method of arresting the migration of the mind and restoring it at length to the soul. This is a grander conception than any other ancient religion. These woodmen the Brahmins call God by three different names. "Sut," meaning being; "Chit," intelligence; "Anando," bliss or joy. Good authorities...
Considering the question in this light he continued, saying that all education must look to soundness of the body primarily. The student cannot neglect his body except at the expense of his mind; hence the necessity of laying down strict rules to keep the body healthy. Correct habits of eating, of sleeping and of cleanliness should be aimed at is an even development physically, not large muscles, but sound respiration, erect and easy carriage, evenly strong limbs, back and arms. Such a symetrical development of the muscular nature gives an even, placid, firm mental temperament. Then, too the vigorous body...
...meet for their permenant election. A little reflection shows how much superior this method is to the method once in vogue. The freshman class with all its discretion cannot pretend so soon in its career to make the wisest choice at its elections, and it is with this in mind that we suggest to them thus early the advisability of electing temporary captains for all their athletic teams...
President Patton of Princeton has had in mind some very important and radical changes in the college curriculum, but it was not until recently that the details of these changes became public. Hereafter instead of three terms there will be two, with mid-year and final examinations. Another new feature will be the granting of special honors in addition to the general honor now given in the leading general department. The changes are known to meet the approval not only of the Faculty and Trustees, but also of ex-President McCosh. They are as follows...