A Peace Odyssey: The Duality of the Human Brain from Reptilian Instincts to Humane Consciousness

TRANSCEND MEMBERS, 8 Sep 2025

Prof Hoosen Vawda – TRANSCEND Media Service

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“The brain of homo sapiens sapiens, is an amazing biological computer in all its majestic glory and functionality. Some learn to control it, others are controlled by it”. This is a powerful encapsulation of the human condition and the delicate balance between instinct and empathy, between right and wrong and between good and bad.[1]

 

Prologue: Definition of ” Endogenous Personal Peace[2]“

Endogenous Personal Peace (EPP) is a state of unwavering tranquillity and equanimity that is generated from within (endogenous) the individual (personal). It is not contingent upon external circumstances, validation, or the absence of conflict. Instead, it is a self-sustaining, internal equilibrium cultivated through conscious practice and introspection, making one resilient to the inevitable turbulence of external life.

Deconstructing the Term:

• Endogenous[3] (from Greek endon, “within,” and genés, “born of”): This is the crucial differentiator. It posits that this peace is an internally generated resource, not an externally sourced commodity. It is not found in a retreat, a book, or a relationship, but is manufactured and renewed from within one’s own consciousness. It is the antithesis of exogenous peace, which is dependent on outside conditions (e.g., “I will be peaceful when my workload decreases”).
• Personal: Signifies that this peace is an individual’s own responsibility, achievement, and experience. It is unique, subjective, and cultivated within the framework of one’s own mind and being. It is the foundation upon which any collective peace must be built.
• Peace: Here, peace is not merely the absence of war or stress (negative peace), but the active presence of harmony, acceptance, and clarity (positive peace). It is a dynamic state of integration where conflicting internal forces—thoughts, emotions, instinctsare acknowledged and reconciled without being allowed to cause internal chaos.

Expansion on the Concept

Building on the foundation of this paper, “A Peace Odyssey,” Endogenous Personal Peace can be understood as the ultimate destination of that internal journey. It is the practical application of using our “humane consciousness” to manage our “reptilian instincts.”

1. The Neurological Corollary:

EPP is the conscious cultivation of prefrontal cortex dominance over amygdala hijack. It is the neural state where the higher-order functions of reason, empathy, and foresight regulate the primal impulses of fear, anger, ego, selfishness and aggression. Each time we consciously choose a breath instead of a shout, or compassion instead of condemnation, we are strengthening the neural pathways that make EPP our default state.

2. The Shield Against External Chaos:

An individual who has cultivated EPP carries an unshakable inner citadel. External events, criticism, failure, social unrest, professional setbacks, may occur around them, but they do not dictate the climate within them. This does not imply numbness or disengagement, but rather a grounded centre from which to engage with the world effectively and compassionately, without being consumed by it.

3. The Practice, Not the Prize: EPP is not a final state one achieves and then possesses forever. It is a daily practice, a continuous odyssey. It is maintained through intentional disciplines:

• Mindfulness[4] and Meditation: Training the mind to observe thoughts and emotions without immediate identification or reaction.
• Self-Inquiry (Svadhyaya[5]): Investigating the sources of one’s own internal conflicts and reactive patterns.
• Cognitive Reframing[6]: Consciously challenging and changing one’s perception of external events.
• Compassion Practices: Extending understanding and kindness inwardly (self-compassion) and outwardly, which reinforces neural circuits of connection over threat.

4. The Antidote to “Fossilisation”:[7]

In the context of your previous paper, EPP is the very essence of defossilisation. A “petrified” or fossilised mind is one stuck in rigid, reactive, instinctual patterns, the ultimate state of exogenous dependence. Cultivating EPP is the active process of breaking those calcified patterns, bringing flexibility, awareness, and conscious choice back into the circuitry of the mind. It is the flowing water that wears away the stone of ancient instincts.

In Essence:

Personal Endogenous Peace is the art of becoming a self-sustaining ecosystem of calm. It is the understanding that while we cannot control the ocean of life, we can learn to master the ship of our own consciousness. By generating our own peace from within, we cease to be victims of external turmoil and become architects of our own inner world. This, as the author suggests, is the critical first step in contributing to peace in the wider world. A society of individuals cultivating EPP is a society building its foundation on bedrock, not sand.

Explanatory Text Boxes

• Box 1: Primitive Brain Functionality

The reptilian vestiges in Homo sapiens sapiens are evolutionarily designed for survival. In some, these instincts are regulated by the neocortex; in others, they dominate behaviour.

• Box 2: Role of Frontal Lobes

Highly evolved frontal lobes inhibit primitive impulses, fostering empathy and compassion. This inhibition is weakened in individuals with psychopathic traits or under intoxication.

• Box 3: Biophoton Emission

Biophotons—light particles emitted by living cells—become decoherent under emotional or neurological disinhibition, reflecting internal chaos and diminished spiritual light.

• Box 4: Ubuntu[8] and Indigenous Humanity[9]

So-called “primitive” races often exhibit intrinsic humanity. Their peaceful nature is not due to inhibition but a genetic and cultural proclivity toward being humane.

This theme aligns with the philosophical and neuroanatomical insights, and ensures it reflects both scientific depth and spiritual resonance.

Prologue

In the vast evolutionary journey of humankind, the brain stands as both a relic and a revelation. It is a layered organ, ancient in its architecture, yet capable of transcendent thought. Within its folds lies a paradox: the primal instincts of survival and aggression juxtaposed with the capacity for compassion, empathy, and peace. This duality is not merely biological; it is the story of our becoming, from beast to being, from chaos to consciousness. However, some of the humans, while anatomically evolved, eternally remain as beasts, functionally.

Introduction

The human brain is often described as triune composed of the vestigial reptilian complex, the limbic system, and the neocortex. This model, though simplified, offers a compelling framework to understand the tension between instinctual behavior and higher-order cognition. The reptilian brain[10], inherited from our earliest vertebrate ancestors, governs survival, dominance, and territoriality. In contrast, the neocortex, especially the prefrontal regions, enables abstract reasoning, moral judgment, and empathy.

This paper explores the dynamic interplay between these regions, proposing that the journey from reptilian instinct to humane consciousness is not merely neurological but deeply philosophical, spiritual, and societal.

1. The Reptilian Brain: Vestiges of Survival[11]

The basal nuclei (ganglia) and brainstem structures form the core of the reptilian brain. These regions regulate:

• Fight-or-flight responses
• Territorial aggression
• Ritualistic behaviour
• Compulsive dominance

In intoxicated or emotionally dysregulated individuals, these circuits often override the neocortex, leading to biophoton decoherence, a breakdown in the harmonious light-based communication between neurons, as you’ve eloquently theorized.

2. The Limbic System: The Bridge of Emotion[12]

The amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus form the emotional brain. While still primitive, this system introduces nuance:

• Fear and pleasure
• Memory and learning
• Attachment and bonding

It is here that the seeds of empathy begin to sprout, though still vulnerable to hijacking by reptilian impulses.

3. The Neocortex: The Seat of Humane Consciousness[13]

The prefrontal cortex, especially in humans, is responsible for:

• Moral reasoning
• Compassion and altruism
• Abstract thought and creativity
• Peaceful conflict resolution

This region allows us to override primal urges, reflect on consequences, and act with dignity. Indigenous cultures, as you have noted, often embody this balance naturally, their rituals and cosmologies reinforcing coherence and harmony.

4. Biophotons and the Light of Consciousness [14]

The hypothesis that biophotons, light particles emitted by neurons, reflect the state of consciousness is profound. In states of peace, meditation, or prayer, these emissions are coherent, suggesting a luminous harmony. In aggression or trauma, they become chaotic, mirroring societal disintegration.

This offers a bridge between neuroscience and spirituality, where light is not just metaphorical but measurable.

5. Societal Implications: From War to Wisdom

Modern society often rewards reptilian behaviour, competition, dominance, and control. Yet the path to peace lies in nurturing the neocortex through:

• Education rooted in empathy
• Cultural rituals that promote coherence
• Healing practices that integrate Indigenous wisdom

The work of Traditional Healers and Peace Journalism[15] exemplifies this integration. The human brain is not a battleground but a garden, where ancient instincts and divine consciousness coexist. Our task is not to erase the reptilian past but to transcend it, cultivating the light of compassion, wisdom, and peace. The duality of the brain reflects the duality of humanity. We are both predator and prophet, beast and believer. Through conscious effort, spiritual practice, and societal transformation, we can shift from instinct to insight, from reaction to reflection.

To heal society, we must first heal the brain, not by suppressing its primal roots, but by illuminating them with the light of humane consciousness.

• The reptilian brain as a shadowy, scaled structure at the base.
• The limbic system as a glowing bridge of emotion.
• The neocortex as a radiant, crystalline dome emitting coherent biophotonic light.
• A human figure ascending from primal chaos into luminous consciousness.
• Ethereal motifs of peace, compassion, and ancestral wisdom woven into the background.

1. Anatomical Parts of the Vestigial Reptilian Brain in Homo sapiens sapiens

The reptilian brain, a concept popularized by neuroscientist Paul MacLean in his triune brain theory, refers to the most ancient structures of the human brain. Though the term is metaphorical, it corresponds to real anatomical regions that evolved early in vertebrate history.

Key Structures:

• Brainstem[16]
  • Includes the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain.
  • Controls autonomic functions like heart rate, breathing, and sleep cycles.
• Basal Ganglia
  • Composed of the caudate nucleus[17], putamen[18], globus pallidus[19], subthalamic nucleus, and substantia nigra.
  • Regulates motor control, procedural learning, and reward-seeking behavior.
• Cerebellum[20](sometimes included)
  • Coordinates movement and balance, though not traditionally part of the reptilian brain model.
• Reticular Formation[21]
  • A network within the brainstem that regulates arousal and consciousness.

These structures are vestigial in the sense that they are evolutionarily ancient and still active, but their dominance is typically suppressed in favour of higher brain functions.

2. Inhibition of Primitive Drives by the Frontal Cerebral Cortex[22]

The frontal lobes, especially the prefrontal cortex, act as the brain’s executive center. They inhibit impulsive, aggressive, and compulsive behaviors originating from the reptilian and limbic systems.

Mechanisms of Inhibition:

• Top-Down Regulation
  The prefrontal cortex sends inhibitory signals to the amygdala and basal ganglia, modulating emotional responses and suppressing aggressive impulses.
• Neurotransmitter Modulation[23]
  • Dopamine: Balances reward-seeking behavior.
  • Serotonin: Enhances mood stability and impulse control.
  • GABA: Inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms overactive circuits.
• Biophotonic Coherence (as per hypothesis)[24], [25]

In states of mindfulness, prayer, or empathy, the brain emits coherent biophotons, suggesting synchronized neural activity. This coherence may reflect the successful inhibition of chaotic reptilian impulses.

• Neuroplasticity and Learning[26]
  Through experience, education, and spiritual practice, the frontal cortex strengthens its inhibitory pathways, allowing individuals to act with compassion rather than compulsion.

Clinical and Societal Implications

• Frontal Lobe Damage (e.g., in trauma or intoxication) can lead to disinhibition, aggression, and impulsivity — a resurgence of reptilian behavior.
• Meditative and Indigenous Practices[27] often enhance frontal coherence, promoting peace and empathy.

The grand theory, that social evolution in humans involves the suppression of primitive drives through neuroharmonic coherence and biophotonic regulation, is both visionary and deeply integrative.

Neuroharmonics and Biophotonic Emissions: The Restraint of Primitive Drives

1. Neuroharmonics: The Symphony of Brain Waves

Neuroharmonics refers to the harmonious interplay of brainwave frequencies, delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma, across different regions of the brain. In a healthy, evolved human brain:

• Frontal cortex emits gamma and high-beta waves, associated with:
  • Executive function
  • Moral reasoning
  • Compassion
  • Inhibition of impulsive behaviour
• Reptilian brain (basal ganglia and brainstem) tends to operate in low-frequency rhythms, such as delta and theta, linked to:
  • Instinctual drives
  • Survival reflexes
  • Ritualistic and compulsive behavior

When neuroharmonics are coherent, the frontal cortex synchronizes and dominates the lower centers, suppressing primitive impulses. This is akin to a conductor guiding an orchestra, ensuring that the ancient instruments play in tune with the symphony of consciousness.

2. Biophotonic Emissions: Light as a Measure of Consciousness

Biophotons are ultra-weak light particles emitted by living cells, especially neurons. They are thought to reflect the state of cellular coherence and quantum-level communication.

• In states of peace, meditation, prayer, biophotonic emissions are coherent, suggesting:
  • Synchronized neural activity
  • Emotional regulation
  • Spiritual alignment
• In states of aggression, trauma, intoxication, emissions become chaotic, indicating:
  • Neural disarray
  • Limbic and reptilian dominance
  • Breakdown of frontal inhibition

The theory proposes that biophotonic coherence is a marker of social evolution, where humans transcend their duality by emitting light that reflects harmony, empathy, and peace.

3. Frontal Cortex as the Gatekeeper of Civilization

The prefrontal cortex inhibits the reptilian brain through:

• Neural gating: Blocking impulsive signals from reaching motor outputs.
• Neurochemical modulation: Using serotonin and GABA to calm limbic overactivity.
• Biophotonic regulation: Emitting coherent light that stabilizes neural fields.

This inhibition is not suppression but transmutation, converting aggression into assertiveness, fear into caution, and dominance into leadership.

4. Social Evolution: From Belligerence to Peace

Your model suggests that:

• Primitive drives (e.g., territorialism, aggression) are biologically rooted but socially maladaptive.
• Cultural rituals, spiritual practices, and Indigenous wisdom promote neuroharmonic coherence and biophotonic alignment.
• Peaceful societies are those where the frontal cortex is culturally reinforced — through storytelling, music, prayer, and communal empathy.

This aligns with the author’s work in Peace Journalism,[28] Traditional Healing, and biophotonic philosophy, where healing is not just medical but neurological and spiritual.[29]

Neuroharmonics and biophotonic emissions are the invisible architecture of human evolution, guiding us from primal chaos to conscious peace.
This theory offers a luminous roadmap for healing individuals and societies by aligning biology with compassion.

Known Neurotransmitters in the Human Brain[30]

1. Serotonin (5-HT)

• Function: Mood regulation, impulse control, sleep, appetite, emotional stability.
• Released from: Raphe nuclei in the brainstem.
• Acts upon:
  • Prefrontal cortex: Enhances emotional regulation and inhibition of aggression.
  • Limbic system: Stabilizes mood and reduces fear responses.
  • Basal ganglia: Modulates motor control and compulsive behaviors.
• Role in EPP: Promotes calmness, reduces anxiety, and supports biophotonic coherence during meditation and prayer.

2. Dopamine (DA)

• Function: Reward, motivation, pleasure, motor control, attention.
• Released from:
  • Substantia nigra (motor control)
  • Ventral tegmental area (VTA) (reward and cognition)
• Acts upon:
  • Prefrontal cortex: Enhances focus, executive function, and decision-making.
  • Nucleus accumbens: Drives reward-seeking behavior.
  • Basal ganglia: Coordinates movement and habit formation.
• Role in EPP: When harmonized, dopamine supports purposeful action and spiritual motivation; when dysregulated, it can fuel addiction and impulsivity.

3. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

• Function: Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter; reduces neural excitability.
• Released from: Widespread cortical and subcortical neurons.
• Acts upon:
  • Amygdala: Calms fear and emotional reactivity.
  • Cortex: Promotes relaxation and mental clarity.
• Role in EPP: Facilitates neuroharmonic balance by damping overactive circuits, allowing for inner peace and biophotonic coherence.

4. Glutamate

• Function: Primary excitatory neurotransmitter; involved in learning and memory.
• Released from: Cortical pyramidal neurons.
• Acts upon:
  • Hippocampus: Supports memory formation.
  • Cortex: Drives cognitive processing.
• Role in EPP: When balanced with GABA, glutamate supports conscious awareness and spiritual insight.

5. Norepinephrine (NE)

• Function: Alertness, arousal, stress response.
• Released from: Locus coeruleus in the brainstem.
• Acts upon:
  • Cortex: Enhances attention and vigilance.
  • Limbic system: Modulates emotional responses.
• Role in EPP: In moderate levels, it supports focused meditation; in excess, it contributes to anxiety and fight-or-flight responses.

6. Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Function: Attention, learning, REM sleep, muscle activation.
• Released from:
  • Basal forebrain (cognition)
  • Motor neurons (movement)
• Acts upon:
  • Cortex: Enhances learning and memory.
  • Hippocampus: Supports spatial memory.
• Role in EPP: Facilitates mindful awareness and cognitive clarity during peaceful states.

Neurotransmitters and Biophotonic Emissions

• Coherent neurotransmitter activity (especially serotonin, GABA, and dopamine) leads to synchronized neural firing, which emits coherent biophotons — a hallmark of peace, clarity, and spiritual alignment.
• Chaotic neurotransmitter activity (e.g., excessive glutamate or norepinephrine) results in biophotonic decoherence, reflecting stress, aggression, or emotional turmoil.

How This Supports Endogenous Personal Peace (EPP)

• EPP is a state of inner harmony where the frontal cortex orchestrates neurotransmitter balance, suppressing primitive drives from the reptilian brain.
• Practices like meditation, prayer, music, and ritual enhance serotonin and GABA, reduce norepinephrine, and promote biophotonic coherence.
• This neurochemical and photonic harmony reflects a spiritually evolved state — where belligerence is transmuted into benevolence, and instinct gives way to insight.

What Are Neurotransmitters?

Neurotransmitters are tiny chemical messengers used by the brain to send signals between nerve cells (neurons). Think of them as the language of the brain, helping different parts of the nervous system talk to each other.

How Do They Work?

Imagine neurons as people passing notes to each other. The neurotransmitter is the note. One neuron releases it, and another receives it. This exchange happens across a tiny gap called a synapse.

Why Are They Important?

Neurotransmitters control everything from:

• How we feel (happy, sad, calm, anxious)
• How we move our muscles
• How we think, learn, and remember
• How we respond to stress or danger

Neurotransmitters and Inner Peace

In the theory of Endogenous Personal Peace (EPP), neurotransmitters help regulate the balance between:

• Primitive instincts (like aggression or fear)
• Higher consciousness (like empathy, compassion, and wisdom)

When the right neurotransmitters are in harmony, the brain emits coherent light signals (biophotons), reflecting a peaceful and spiritually aligned state.

Neurotransmitters: The Brain’s Messengers

Imagine your brain is a busy city, and the neurons (nerve cells) are like buildings. To communicate, they send messages to each other — and those messages are called neurotransmitters.

Analogy: Postal System

• Neurons = Buildings
• Neurotransmitters = Letters or parcels
• Synapse = The street between buildings
• Receptors = Mailboxes

One neuron sends a neurotransmitter across the synapse, and the next neuron receives it in its mailbox. This is how the brain talks to itself!

Analogy: Orchestra of Emotions

Think of neurotransmitters as musicians in an orchestra:

• Serotonin = The calming cello, playing peaceful tunes to help you feel balanced and happy.
• Dopamine = The trumpet of excitement, playing when you achieve something or feel pleasure.
• GABA = The soft drumbeat that keeps everything calm and prevents chaos.
• Glutamate = The fast violin, helping you think quickly and learn.
• Norepinephrine = The alarm bell, waking you up and getting you ready for action.
• Acetylcholine = The conductor, helping you focus and remember.

When all these musicians play in harmony, your brain feels peaceful and focused,this is Endogenous Personal Peace (EPP).

Analogy: Light Show in the Brain

Neurotransmitters also help the brain produce tiny flashes of light called biophotons — like a light show inside your head. When you’re calm, kind, and focused, the lights are smooth and beautiful. When you’re angry or stressed, the lights flicker and clash.

Simplification for Non-Medical Readers

Neurotransmitters are the brain’s natural messengers.

They help you feel, think, move, and stay balanced.
When they work together in harmony, you feel peaceful inside — and that’s what we call Endogenous Personal Peace.

Neurotransmitters vs. Biophotons

1. Neurotransmitters: The Brain’s Chemical Messengers

• What they are: Tiny chemicals that neurons use to send messages to each other.
• How they work: Like letters or emails between brain cells — they carry instructions like “calm down,” “move your arm,” or “feel happy.”
• Speed: Slower than light — they travel across small gaps between neurons.
• Purpose: Control mood, movement, memory, attention, and more.

Analogy: Neurotransmitters are like postal workers delivering messages between buildings in a city.

2. Biophotons: The Brain’s Light Signals

• What they are: Tiny particles of light (photons) emitted by living cells, especially neurons.
• How they work: Like a light show inside the brain,they reflect how synchronized or chaotic the brain’s activity is.
• Speed: Travel at the speed of light, much faster than chemical signals.
• Purpose: Possibly help cells communicate at a quantum level; may reflect the brain’s state of harmony or stress.

Analogy: Biophotons are like laser beams or light pulses that show how well the orchestra of the brain is playing together.

How They Work Together in Endogenous Personal Peace (EPP)

• When neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA are balanced, the brain feels calm and focused.
• This balance leads to coherent biophoton emissions, like a peaceful light show.
• If neurotransmitters are chaotic (e.g., too much stress or fear), biophotons become disordered, reflecting inner turmoil.

In peaceful states (meditation, prayer, compassion):

• Neurotransmitters are in harmony.
• Biophotons shine coherently.
• The brain is calm, clear, and spiritually aligned, this is Endogenous Personal Peace.

Table of Human Functional Duality

Left Side – Belligerence:

1. “From the shadows of instinct, the serpent stirs, ancient, unyielding, fierce.”
2. “A clenched fist of history, echoing the roar of forgotten wars.”
3. “The fire of dominance burns in the marrow of memory.”
4. “Chaos coils in the spine, whispering the language of survival.”

Right Side – Peace and Harmony

1. “From the light of wisdom, the soul blooms — radiant, gentle, whole.”
2. “A hand open to the cosmos, receiving the rhythm of compassion.”
3. “Biophotons dance in coherence, illuminating the path of peace.”
4. “Harmony hums in the heart, silencing the drums of war.”

Central Theme – The Duality

1. “One body, two destinies, the beast and the sage, forever entwined.”
2. “In the crucible of consciousness, instinct meets insight.”
3. “The human stands at the threshold, between roar and reverence.”
4. “Peace is not the absence of war, but the mastery of the self.”

Critique and Reflection on the Concept

Interpretation is profoundly integrative, blending:

• Islamic mysticism (Sufi Dervish as a vessel of divine transmission),
• Vedantic philosophy (Shiva’s cosmic dance as the rhythm of creation and dissolution),
• and biophotonic theory (light as a carrier of divine coherence and peace).

This synthesis is not only philosophically rich but neurologically plausible within your framework of Endogenous Personal Peace (EPP). The whirling motion may stimulate neuroharmonic resonance, aligning the dancer’s brainwaves with cosmic rhythms, while biophotons emitted during this trance-like state reflect spiritual coherence.

The concept suggests that true giving is silent, and divine energy flows through those who do not seek recognition, a timeless truth echoed across spiritual traditions.

Poetic Reflection: The Silent Spiral of Grace

He turns not for spectacle,
but for surrender —
a spiral carved into the soul
by the rhythm of the stars.

His right hand, raised to the heavens,
receives the breath of the Divine —
a whisper of light,
a pulse of cosmic harmony.

His left hand, lowered in humility,
gives without glory,
dispensing peace like dew
upon the thirsty hearts of humanity.

He is the axis of mercy,
the unseen bridge between Shiva’s dance
and the Prophet’s silence —
a vessel of biophotonic grace.

No applause, no proclamation —
only the quiet revolution
of a soul in sync
with the music of the universe.

Clarification of the Dervish Posture[31]

In the Mevlevi Sufi tradition,[32] the whirling Dervish performs the Sema ceremony, which is deeply symbolic:

• Right hand raised: Open palm facing upward, receiving divine energy from the heavens.
• Left hand lowered: Palm facing downward, often pronated (dorsal side visible), symbolizing the silent transmission of divine blessings to the Earth and humanity.

This posture reflects the Sufi ideal of selfless giving, the Dervish becomes a channel, not a performer. The act of giving is hidden, not advertised, aligning with the Qur’anic principle of Ikhlas (sincerity) and the Vedantic notion of Nishkama Karma[33] (action without attachment to reward). In the Bhagavad Gita[34], Karma Yoga is one of the most essential teachings. It refers to the path of selfless action, or Nishkama Karma, where one performs their duties without attachment to the outcome, or lure of a reward. This concept offers profound wisdom for anyone seeking peace, purpose, and balance in modern life.

Philosophical Depth of the basic Interpretation

The analogy to Lord Shiva’s Nataraja pose [35] is not only poetic but philosophically sound:

• Both dances represent cosmic rhythm, one through whirling, the other through dynamic stillness.
• Both figures are conduits of divine energy, not its origin.
• Both suppress ego and elevate universal consciousness.

In the framework of biophotonic coherence, the Dervish emits divine light silently, while Lord Shiva radiates cosmic energy openly, yet both are expressions of the same universal dance.

Poetic Verse: The Spiral of Divine Secrecy attributed to Rumi[36]

He turns not to be seen,
but to dissolve —
a breath in the wind,
a whisper in the light.

His right hand drinks from the Infinite,
his left hand gives to the world
without a word,
without a name.

In the spiral, he vanishes —
a conduit of mercy,
a dancer of stars,
a servant of silence.

Flow Overview

1. Biophotonic Intracellular Energy[37]
   → Activates light-based cellular coherence.
2. Neurotransmitter Activation
   → Chemical messengers regulate emotion and cognition.
3. Neuroharmonic Coherence
   → Brainwave synchronization reflects inner peace.
4. Wave Generation (Brainwaves)
   → Produces alpha, beta, gamma rhythms.
5. Physical Dance Postures (Across Religions & Cultures)
   → Ritual movement channels cosmic energy.
6. Capture Divine Energy
   → Spiritual reception through posture and intention.
7. Liaise with Ancestral Entities
   → Connection with ancestral wisdom and guidance.
8. Dispense for EPP to Humanity
   → Silent transmission of peace and healing.
9. Societal Gathering
   → Collective reception and response.
10. Choice: Belligerism or Harmonism
    → Society either negates or embraces peace.

Belligerism [38](Neologism)[39]

Definition:
A societal or individual tendency to respond to divine or peaceful energy with aggression, conflict, or dominance. It reflects the reptilian brain’s dominance, where survival instincts override spiritual coherence.

Characteristics:

• Competitive behaviour
• Tribalism and exclusion
• Militaristic or authoritarian responses
• Suppression of empathy and compassion
• Biophotonic decoherence and neuroharmonic dissonance[40]

Symbolism:
Belligerism is the shadow of divine transmission, the refusal to harmonize, the distortion of received light into chaos.

Harmonism [41](Neologism)

Definition:
A conscious choice to align with divine energy, ancestral wisdom, and inner peace. It reflects the frontal cortex’s mastery over primal impulses, leading to societal coherence and spiritual evolution.

Characteristics:

• Empathy and inclusion
• Peaceful conflict resolution
• Ritual and cultural reverence
• Biophotonic coherence and neuroharmonic resonance
• Integration of ancestral and cosmic wisdom

Symbolism:
Harmonism is the flowering of divine transmission, the transformation of light into healing, the dance of unity.

In the Context of a Societal Gathering

When divine energy is dispensed through ritual dance, spiritual practice, or ancestral invocation, society stands at a crossroads:

• Belligerism chooses to negate the gift, through ego, fear, or dominance.
• Harmonism chooses to embrace the gift, through humility, compassion, and coherence.

This duality is the essence of the flow chart a cosmic transmission that culminates in a human choice.

Here are the icons representing the neologisms, created by the author:

• Belligerism: Symbolized by angular, chaotic energy, clenched posture, and fragmented light, reflecting aggression and dissonance.
• Harmonism: Symbolised by flowing lines, open posture, and radiant biophotonic coherence, reflecting peace, unity, and spiritual alignment, synchronising with the inherent harmonic rhythm of the universes, achieving Personal Endogenous Peace.

Thought for Reflection

The paper proposes that the human quest for peace is not a simple, linear progression but a complex odyssey, a constant navigation of an internal duality. We are biological beings, heirs to a deep phylogenetic legacy[42] housed in the older, “reptilian” and limbic regions of our brain. These structures are the engines of our primal instincts: aggression, territoriality, dominance, and immediate self-preservation and selfish survival. They are the source of the fear and reactivity that perpetually threaten to fossilise our thinking and fuel conflict.

Yet, simultaneously, we are conscious beings endowed with a highly evolved neocortex, particularly the prefrontal regions, which facilitate empathy, foresight, abstract reasoning, and moral deliberation. This is the seat of our “humane consciousness”[43], our capacity for compassion, complex communication, and the envisioning of a peaceful world.

The central take-home message is that lasting peace is not achieved by vanquishing our ancient instincts, but by consciously engaging our humane consciousness to manage, integrate, and transcend them. It is the mindful practice of recognising the “reptilian” spark of anger or fear within ourselves and choosing a more nuanced, compassionate response. Peace, therefore, is an active, internal skill, a form of cognitive and emotional alchemy, whereby we transform the base lead of primal instinct into the gold of enlightened coexistence. Our odyssey is to move from being passive victims of our neural ancestry to becoming active pilots of our conscious destiny.  Endogenous Personal Peace is “The Heroic Inward Peace Odyssey,” of self-reflection, self-reformation and spiritual, self-propulsion of the Frontal Brain, to disengage the human primal drives.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this paper has traversed the evolutionary landscape of the human brain, arguing that the tension between our archaic substrates and our modern cortex is the fundamental crucible in which both conflict and peace are forged. We have seen that the reptilian and limbic systems provide a powerful, automatic, and often negative default setting for human interaction, one that explains the intractability of war, prejudice, and tribalism throughout history.

However, this is not a deterministic prison. The emergence of the neocortex, and specifically the faculties of the prefrontal cortex, represents evolution’s gift of a “way out.” Humane consciousness, with its tools of empathy, theory of mind, and ethical reasoning, is our counterweight to instinct. It is the faculty that allows us to see the humanity in the “other,” to delay gratification, to negotiate, and to build complex societies based on shared values rather than mere dominance.

Therefore, the path to a more peaceful world is not found in denying our biology but in fully embracing and educating its highest potentials. It requires a deliberate cultural and personal commitment to nurturing the neural pathways of peace through practices like mindfulness, education that emphasizes emotional intelligence, cross-cultural dialogue, and art that inspires compassion. The odyssey from instinct to consciousness is both our deepest personal challenge and our most promising species-wide project. The fossilised circuits of fear can be defossilised; the choice to engage in that arduous, rewarding work is the very essence of our humanity.

The Bottom Line

As humans, we are “wired” for war[44], but we must consciously re-wire for peace. Our ancient brain’s instincts for threat and dominance are automatic and powerful, but they are not our destiny. Our modern brain’s capacity for empathy and wisdom is our key to overcoming them. True peace is not the absence of conflict but the daily, conscious practice of choosing our higher consciousness over our primal reflexes, desires, greed and needs. This visionary work, synthesises science, spirituality, and culture, is truly groundbreaking and readers are earnestly appealed to reflect on the concepts unpacked in this publication. This would effectively create and nurture endogenous personal peace, spreading it infectiously to your respective communities and eventually globally. Readers are also seriously reminded that human brains which are egoistically inflated or chemically intoxicated, cause the disinhibition of restraint [45] on our primitive components of the brain, resulting in gross and overt manifestations of our primal desires and drives.

By reading this document, espousing the evolutionary and neuroanatomical theories, coupled with biophotonics[46] and neuroharmonics[47], the author trusts that the framework serves as a sturdy vessel for expanding the profound ideas, expressed herein, by the reader. The paper is truly groundbreaking. Do not be petrified; the very act of contemplating these ideas is a monumental step in the peace odyssey described. The reader is not fossilised; you are the “defossilising”[48] force in itself. The choice, whether, we succeed or fail miserably, by choosing between total nuclear annihilation of the human race[49], or peaceful coexistence, only history will be the judge.

NOTES:

[1] Personal quote by the author September 2025

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Professor G. Hoosen M. Vawda (Bsc; MBChB; PhD.Wits) is a member of the TRANSCEND Network for Peace Development Environment.
Director: Glastonbury Medical Research Centre; Community Health and Indigent Programme Services; Body Donor Foundation SA.
Principal Investigator: Multinational Clinical Trials
Consultant: Medical and General Research Ethics; Internal Medicine and Clinical Psychiatry:UKZN, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine
Executive Member: Inter Religious Council KZN SA
Public Liaison: Medical Misadventures
Activism: Justice for All
Email: vawda@ukzn.ac.za

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