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An introduction to the Vritti Model

The Nine Vrittis and Their Expressions of Human Potential

Vritti, a Sanskrit concept referring to where one’s attention is drawn or what the mind is occupied with, is central to understanding our mental and motivational landscape. Observing where the mind’s attention goes provides insights into underlying patterns, preferences, fears, and desires.

Each Vritti can be seen as an expression of deeper qualities of human potential. This model explains how each of us has focused on some of these Vrittis more than others, succeeding in our adaptation process to the world.

It clarifies which adaptation strategies have worked best for each of us, how they differ from those adopted by others, and what starting points they provide for individual and collective evolution.

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The Foundational Triangle

Three initial Challenges appreciation / confidence/ influence

At the center of the model, a triangle is drawn first. It represents the three major questions that guide our adaptation to the world:

What makes me valuable?

What makes me feel secure?

Where do I fit in?

Even before we could formulate these questions, we were exposed to their underlying issues. Depending on our sensitivity, one of these issues became more prominent in our consciousness than the others.

In each case, our interaction with others and the world revolves around:

Level of appreciation: what value do others and the world give me?

Level of confidence: what trust-based support do others and the world offer me?

Level of influence: how much autonomy do others and the world allow me?

Based on the perceptual filters associated with our Vrittis and the adaptive strategies we adopt, we construct a set of beliefs and references. As these become ingrained in our minds, we interpret the reactions of our environment as confirmations of our initial perceptions.

With the foundations of our personality thus established, each of us uniquely organizes the interplay of the three major adaptive intelligences inherent to our human nature.

The Responses of the three Adaptative Intelligences

Getting in Touch - Relational intelligence green / purple / red

If my Vrittis primarily direct me towards the use of the relational intelligence, the first response that emerges is: “I have no intrinsic value; I must first acquire it through the gaze of others”.

My challenge is then to retain their attention by:

Serving their needs

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Impressing them with my achievements

Purple⁠

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Standing out so much that they can't ignore me

Red⁠

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Seeking to Understand - Cognitive intelligence orange / pink / blue

If my Vrittis primarily direct me towards the use of the cognitive intelligence, the first response that emerges is: “I cannot rely on the support of others; I must rely on my own understanding of the situation”.

My challenge is then to ensure a secure environment by:

Preserving resources and protecting my inner space

Orange⁠

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Distrusting everything and constantly testing those around me

Pink⁠

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Planning enjoyable activities and avoiding pain

Blue⁠

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Moving to Action - Kinesthetic intelligence grey / yellow / white

If my Vrittis primarily direct me towards the use of the kinesthetic intelligence, the first response that emerges is: “I have no inherent power of influence; I must earn it through my actions”.

My challenge is then to promote autonomy and act freely by:

Taking the lead and demonstrating strength and determination

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Blending in and showing flexibility and conciliation

Yellow⁠

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Being critical and demonstrating rigor and responsibility

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The Adaptative Intelligences⁠

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Relational⁠

Cognitive⁠

Kinesthetic⁠

Intuitive⁠

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