Yes, all the disturbance of mind falls under these 5. Mind thinks it knows all, but in view of the self-suffering it generates, credit goes to these 5 aspects within it.
1. Avidya– Ignorance – this includes wrong knowledge, incomplete and half cooked. Too much unvetted information is in circulation and then being passed as diktats. Taking it as the real enough to aspire! 2. Asmita– Very strong idea of me, mine, other. Who I think I am and what I want other to think of me – It includes the pressure of image, perceptions, impressions 3. Raga – My likings that I want to stick to. Often including, “I want more even if it hurts in long run or soon after” 4. Dvesa – The things that I’m averse to, including ones which are good for me, 5. Abhinivesa – The ultimate, “fear”. Take a moment to reflect upon, all the activities, choices, decisions that are made out of fear. How much of the living is fear based?
Interestingly all these in balance keep us safe, give us boundaries. But the overdrive starts controlling the mental health and then impacts the physical health. To keep in balance an anchoring practice is essential. That can show us the mirror, give us the clarity and courage to take the ownership for the needed change.
The lesser the grip of these 5, easier the navigation becomes. Specially for the one who wants to progress on the path of simplifying life and mind.