The Division of Functions Between Manas and Vijñāna

Talking about warfare on paper belongs to consciousness, while actual combat belongs to the manas; learning theory and understanding principles belong to consciousness, while practical operation belongs to the manas; studying chess strategies belongs to consciousness, while competing on the chessboard belongs to the manas; learning musical scores belongs to consciousness, while performing on stage belongs to the manas; studying the art of painting belongs to consciousness, while creating paintings belongs to the manas; learning finance belongs to consciousness, while becoming a financier belongs to the manas; studying culinary and pastry theory belongs to consciousness, while becoming a chef and cooking belongs to the manas; learning driving techniques belongs to consciousness, while driving on the road belongs to the manas; studying knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry belongs to consciousness, while practical application in work belongs to the manas; studying medical theory belongs to consciousness, while treating illnesses and saving lives belongs to the manas; studying agricultural techniques belongs to consciousness, while farming in the fields belongs to the manas; studying architectural design belongs to consciousness, while practically designing blueprints and constructing buildings belongs to the manas; studying politics belongs to consciousness, while becoming a leader and statesman belongs to the manas; studying the Buddha Dharma belongs to consciousness, while attaining enlightenment and becoming a Buddha belongs to the manas. How consciousness and the manas divide labor, cooperate, and fulfill their respective functions belongs to precepts, meditation, and wisdom, and is also a considerable field of study.