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Identify your Permen (Manostha)

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Most people navigate through life without having full control over their mental state. The moods we experience—the mental and emotional states we inhabit—are profoundly influenced by external factors. Circumstances, the time of day, seasons of the year, the food we eat, and the environments we frequent all shape how we feel. Among these, one of the most significant influences comes from the people we interact with. In this exploration, we shall focus solely on the individuals who shape and define one’s mental state. Let us call them Permen (or Manostha, in its Sanskrit root)—the people who possess the power to influence one’s mood and emotional atmosphere. A Permen actively or passively sets the tone of the interaction, whether through their presence, demeanour, or actions. On the other side of this dynamic, we have the Percepton (or Manograh, in its Sanskrit root). This term represents the person who allows others to influence their mood and mental state. A Percepton is the receiver...