The Division of Labor between the Manas and the Mind Consciousness

Armchair strategizing is the business of the mind consciousness, while actual combat is the business of the manas; studying theory to understand principles is the business of the mind consciousness, while actual operation is the business of the manas; learning and researching chess methods is the business of the mind consciousness, while facing off on the chessboard is the business of the manas; learning musical scores is the business of the mind consciousness, while performing on stage is the business of the manas; studying the art of painting is the business of the mind consciousness, while producing a painting is the business of the manas; studying finance is the business of the mind consciousness, while becoming a financier is the business of the manas; learning the theory of chef's pastry-making is the business of the mind consciousness, while becoming a chef who stir-fries dishes and cooks meals is the business of the manas; learning driving skills is the business of the mind consciousness, while driving on the road is the business of the manas; learning knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry is the business of the mind consciousness, while actually applying it in work is the business of the manas; studying medical theory is the business of the mind consciousness, while treating illnesses and saving lives is the business of the manas; learning agricultural techniques is the business of the mind consciousness, while farming in the fields is the business of the manas; studying architectural design is the business of the mind consciousness, while actually drawing blueprints and constructing buildings is the business of the manas; studying politics is the business of the mind consciousness, while becoming a leader and a statesman is the business of the manas; studying the Buddha-dharma is the business of the mind consciousness, while realizing enlightenment and becoming a Buddha is the business of the manas. How the mind consciousness and the manas divide their labor and cooperate, each performing its own duties, is a matter of precepts, samādhi, and wisdom, and is also a considerable field of learning.