The past is the permanent dimension of human consciousness and values

The secrets of evolution of life is debatable still in the present century, however, pretty much Darwin's theory of evolution is the most accepted form of evolutionary thesis. The basic essence of Darwin theory is about the evolution of life from one state to the other state in course of time. Thus it is causal in nature which means one state leads to another in the presence of experiences continuously happening from moment to moment. Example is the evolution of humans from ape. Thus the present state can be traced back to the past state and causes can be discovered.

Past thus is the storehouse of human consciousness and memory. Those memory patterns interact with the present incoming impulses through the various senses and thus from thoughts. These thoughts then are the base for every action, belief, habits, and is thus the basis of character or personality. One thus remains ever influenced by such patterns of past which drive the present actions that make up the future. Thus there is a continuity driven by the past.

The past that is this storehouse or memory patterns is infinite in depth. Right from innumerable births these memory patterns have been accumulating and modifying the behavior of creature. Thus one can say in the present form any creature stores not only the memories of the last few instances but also of the whole creation itself, for who knows how many innumerable births one has gone through.

Is there an occasion when this rule is broken? There cannot be such an occasion. The reason is that because the past is the impulse, it is the pusher itself. However when some grave instances happen which disturb the usual functioning of the organism, the future course remain changed for once. Example is given of great mauryan king asoka. After the massive bloodshed in the war of kalinga, asoka changed his whole policy on war, and kingship. He reduced violence to the minimum and also adopted a new faith, Buddhism. However such changes also gets etched in the memory and then drive the future actions.

Changes in the consciousness of the past an be brought , but only through conscious efforts that are serious and ceaseless. Example can be given when one discovers a spiritual life, one requires massive changes in life that are conducive to the spiritual discipline. Thus one has to follow such routines to be ready for advancement. Thus such changes are driven by motivation and desire to progress. Past life is thrown away and a new life of hope is adopted.

Thus one can see that one need not be the prisoner of the dimension of the past. Changes can be brought by some extraordinary perceptions, supernatural influences, inspirations and motivations strike emotionally hard or melt the heart. If one believes strongly that one value needs to be followed to make one better then changes automatically are followed.