“Personality Analysis through Ancient & Modern Science”
Introduction of Personality:
Every individual has his/her own characteristic way of behaving, responding to emotions, perceiving things and looking at the world. No two individuals are similar. Because every individual represents different Planets & Nakshtra
You might like going out for outing and fun but your friend might prefer staying back at home reading his/her favourite book. It is really not necessary that if you like roaming around, your friend will also like the same. Here comes the role of personality and mind-set.
What an individual carries in his childhood days, planets in universe and most importantly his/her growing days form his personality. How an individual is raised, what kind of people were around in family also play an important role in shaping his/her personality.
Personality is nothing but the aggregate conglomeration of Power of Subconscious Mind, Belief system and position of planets strengthened throughout entire life span. Environmental factors, family background, financial conditions, genetic factors, situations and circumstances also contribute to an individual’s personality.
In a layman’s language, how we behave in our day to day lives reflects our personality. How an individual behaves depends on his family background, upbringing, and social status and so on.
An individual with a troubled childhood would not open up easily and failed to activate planets. He/she would always hesitate to open his heart in front of others. Some kind of fear would always be there within him. An individual who never had any major problems in life and strengthened planets of Kundli would be an extrovert and would never have issues interacting and socializing with others.
You really can’t blame an individual for not being an extrovert. It is essential to check his/her background and analyse Kundli or past life. It’s quite possible that as a child, he/she was not allowed to go out of his home, play and freak out with friends, have never explored Zodiac based do’s & don’ts. These individuals start believing that their home is their only world and they are not safe outside. Such a mind-set soon becomes their personality.
Personality also influences what we think, our belief system, values and expectations. What we think about others depends on our personality.
In a layman’s language personality is defined as the personal qualities and characteristics of an individual. Personality is how we interact with others. Personality is how planets are supporting.
Personality is a sum of characteristics of an individual and position of planets which makes him/her different from the others. It is our position of planets which makes us unique and helps us to stand apart from the crowd.
Determinants of Personality:
Following are the factors which help in shaping one’s personality:
Heredity - Heredity refers to factors that are determined once an individual is born. 12 houses of Kundli defines an individual’s physique, attractiveness, body type, complexion, body weight depend on his/her parents biological makeup.
Environment - Kundli reflects the environment to which an individual is subjected to during his growing years plays an important role in determining his/her personality. The varied cultures in which we are brought up and our family backgrounds have a crucial role in shaping our personalities.
Situation - An individual’s personality and current position of Planets also changes with current circumstances and situations. An individual would behave in a different way when he/she has enough savings with him and his behaviour would automatically change when he is bankrupt.
An individual’s appearance, character, intelligence, attractiveness, efficiency, style determine his/her personality.
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality Development:
Personality development refers to enhancing an individual’s personality for him to stand apart from the rest and make a mark of own. An individual with a pleasing personality is respected and appreciated by all.
Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory of Personality Development
According to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of personality development, there are two basic factors which drive an individual and help in shaping his/her personality. These two basic drivers are love and aggression which have a direct impact on what an individual does and thinks. According to Freud, love and aggression have a direct control on our minds and thoughts.
Freud referred to Love and Aggression as “Eros” and “Thanatos” respectively.
“Eros” refers to intimate and passionate love between two partners. It is often defined as a kind of madness which one experiences for his/her partner.
“Thanatos” was a figure in Greek mythology, though he never really existed as a person. Thanatos symbolizes death.
Freud believed that Eros represents an individual’s instinct to survive. Eros refers to an individual’s determination to live, where sex is the major driving force.
Thanatos on the other hand represents aggression which ultimately leads to death.
Structure of Personality:
According to Freud, an individual’s mind has a fixed amount of desire towards sexual activity, often called as libido. No two individuals would have similar desire for sexual activity and the same would vary as per an individual’s situation, circumstance at the moment.
An adult personality generally has three determinants: Id, Ego and Super Ego
The outcome of the combination of all the three determinants shapes an adult personality. Freud believed than an individual’s personality has three parts and thus is often called as tripartite personality.
Id
Ego
Superego
Id - refers to irrational needs and demands, something which has nothing to do with the reality of the situation. Freud believed that Individuals seek immediate pleasure in order to satisfy their biological and physiological needs without taking into consideration the reality.Id gives immediate pleasure to individuals and is often irrational.
Ego - Ego develops when individuals start interacting with people around. Ego helps in the fulfilment of id, taking into consideration the reality of the situation.
Super Ego - Super ego is often the third stage which includes the moral constraints imposed on an individual by his parents or family.
Importance of Character in Personality Development:
Let us first understand what does character mean?
Character refers to the sum of an individual’s qualities and characteristics which differentiate him/her from others. An individual’s character is actually an amalgamation of his/her qualities, position of planets and strength of Kundli which makes him unique and helps him stand apart from the rest.
Character plays an essential role in Personality Development
Remember personality development is not about looking good and wearing expensive brands. It is about developing one’s inner self, building strong belief system, strengthening power of subconscious mind and developing law of attraction. More than anyone else, you are answerable to yourself.
Character is something which an individual is born with and seldom changes with time as against behaviour.
A person with a good character finds acceptance wherever he goes and respected by all. Character includes brain such as:
Sensitive Brain
Persistent Brain
Cautious Brain
Balanced Brain
To analyse and understand a personality one can follow numerous methods available.
DISC Analysis / Thomas Profiling
Enneagram
Numerology
Personality Types - Different Types of Personality
Let us go through the following personality types:
Surya & Guru (The Duty Fulfiller) - Such individuals take their roles and responsibilities seriously and perform whatever tasks are assigned to them. Duty fulfillers are serious individuals and believe in honesty and a peaceful living. They never do anything which is not good for themselves, their job, families or for the society. Such individuals are actually good and responsible citizens who abide by the legal system and can’t even dream of breaking the law. People with such a personality type are extremely hard working and often find it difficult to say NO to others, eventually becoming overburdened at the end of the day. Such individuals adopt an organized approach towards work and are extremely loyal and faithful. They also show a strong inclination towards creativity and aesthetics.
Mangal & Guru (The Mechanic) - As the name suggests such individuals are inclined towards machinery like aeroplane, motorcycling, cars, races and so on. They are interested to know why & how certain things function. Theories do not interest them, would not be able to convince them unless & until they see the practical application themselves. Such individuals are extremely adventurous and have a strong power of logical reasoning.
Chandra & Budh (The Nurturer) - Nurturers are individuals with a large heart. For them, the happiness of others is more important than their own interests.They do not look at the darker sides of life and believe in extracting the best out of people around. They have a positive approach in life and want to believe only the best of people.
Chandra & Ketu (The Artist) - Artists have an eye for natural beauty and creativity. Rather than worrying about future, they believe in living for the moment. Such individuals are extremely cool headed and do not get into unnecessary fights and troubles. They do not blindly copy others and aspire to create a style of their own.
Surya, Mangal & Shani (The Protector) - You would find such a personality type in very few people, making it a very rare personality type. Protectors are systematic individuals who want the best system to get things done. They often think irrationally. They are pessimists who find a problem in every situation. Such individuals do trust and believe in themselves.
Surya & Shukra (The Idealist) - Such people have strong set of values and ethics. They find happiness in helping others. They consider themselves lucky if they get an opportunity to help others.
Rahu & Guru (The Scientist) - Such individuals believe in careful and strategic planning. They are good observers who believe in constantly gathering information and upgrade their existing knowledge. Scientists are extremely intelligent people who have a very sharp analytical mind.
Surya, Rahu, Guru & Shukra (The Doer) - Individuals with such a personality type are the ones who believe in quick actions and immediate results. They enjoy taking risks in life and fulfill tasks assigned to them in the shortest span possible.
Surya & Mangal (The Guardian) - Such individuals are perfectionists who ensure that everything everywhere is going on smoothly. They are mature individuals who have a clear set of standards.
Guru & Shukra (The Performer) - Performers strive hard to grab attention of others & love being the centre of attention.
Surya & Guru (The Inspirer) - Inspirers are talented individuals and often act as a role model for others. They have great people skills.
Chandra & Budha (The Giver) - Individuals with “The Giver” personality type enjoy the company of others and do not prefer staying alone.
Guru & Shani (The Executive) - Such individuals are born to lead and make very good leaders. They love taking charge and are good decision makers.
Role of Personality Development in Reducing Stress & Conflicts
The process of enhancing one’s personality refers to personality development. An impressive personality helps an individual to make a mark of his/her own and also stand apart from the crowd.
Personality development plays an essential role in reducing stress and conflicts not only at the workplace but also at homes and our personal lives. Personality development teaches an individual to smile even at the times of crisis or unwanted circumstances.
Learn to be a good human being. Personality development not only develops and enhances your outer self but also inner self. Do not try to create problems unnecessarily. You need to be a little adjusting to reduce stress and avoid conflicts.
Role of Personality Development in Success of an Organization
Personality development plays a crucial role in success of an organization. Employees are truly the lifeline of an organization. It is rightly said that the success and failure of an organization depend on its employees. It is essential for employees to develop a sense of loyalty and attachment towards their organization. Employees ought to learn to face challenges and adverse situations with a smile. One needs to deal with problems and obstacles at the workplace in a sensible and mature way. Never panic as it would not only aggravate the problems but also demotivate other employees as well. Be a role model for others. As a manager, your job is to take your team along and smile through tough times. Management must organize personality development sessions from time to time to prepare employees for unforeseen circumstances.
Personality development sessions go a long way in grooming individuals for them to deliver their level best and eventually contribute towards the success of an organization.
Team-members need to have a positive attitude in life. Remember there is no age for learning. An individual needs to upgrade his/her existing skills and knowledge with time to survive fierce competition. An individual with a negative attitude cribs in almost every situation and finds it difficult to cope with the changing times.
Team Members need to work in unison for their organization to grow and yield higher profits. Every employee should work for the organization leaving their selfish motives behind. Some people find it difficult to work in teams. A team has individuals from different backgrounds and varied cultures who eventually have different mind-sets and attitudes. One needs to have an adjusting nature to be successful at the workplace. Do not be too rigid. Never always find faults in others.
Conflicts lead to a negative ambience at the workplace where employees find it difficult to perform and deliver as per expectations. Personality development trainings should be organized at workplaces from time to time which teach employees to be patient, confident and efficient resources for the organization.
Team-Members are the face of their organization. They need to be presentable and should know how to converse with other fellow workers as well as external clients. You need to be extremely polite with your clients not only to expect business in return but also to maintain healthy relationship with them in future as well.
One needs to have excellent communication skills to make a mark of his/her own at the workplace. Personality development teaches you to communicate effectively. Choose the right words and be extremely careful about the content of your speech. You just can’t afford to be rude with your clients. If you do not know how to behave with your clients, you would be thrown out of the office in no time.
An individual who fights with his fellow workers is often treated as an unwanted member and someone who is hated by all. Remember as an employee, it is you who decides the culture of the organization.
Personality development enhances one’s personality and makes an individual a mature professional who can contribute effectively towards the success of an organization. Personality development helps in extracting the best out of employees, yielding higher profits for the organization.
Dr. Pawan Dwivedi (Speaker, Life Coach and Life Mentor) helps to analyse personality as well as build a better persona to rise in personal, professional and social life.
