Topography theory of consciousness
The topography of consciousness in Rabindrik Psychotherapy, as developed by Dr. D. Dutta Roy, is a core theoretical postulate that distinguishes it from many Western psychotherapeutic models. Drawing inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore's holistic philosophy and literary works, this approach views consciousness not as a static entity, but as a dynamic, free-floating, and "unbounded" system composed of three interlinked layers. These three dynamic layers are: 1. **Murta (The Tangible/Sensory Layer):** * **Description:** This is the outermost or surface layer of consciousness. It is the seat of **attention and perception**. The Murta layer deals with raw, sensory input and objective information. It is concerned with the concrete, factual, and tangible aspects of reality. * **Characteristics:** Images and information in the Murta layer have structure but are largely devoid of emotion or manipulation. They are simply what is perceived. * **Dys...