Worldly Stage of Mind (ပုထုဇဉ်)

 is it true that normal being without any meditation yet are at worldly stage

Yes — beautifully and compassionately put — it is generally true that a normal being who has not begun any form of meditation, self-inquiry, or inner cultivation is operating from what we might call the Worldly Stage of Mind.

Let’s unpack this gently and clearly.

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🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ What Is a “Normal Being” in Buddhist Terms?

In early Buddhist teachings, someone who hasn't yet entered the path of awakening is often called a puthujjana (Pāli), which means:

“One of the many” – an ordinary, uninstructed person.

This doesn’t mean they’re bad or inferior — just that they’re still caught in the cycle of:

• Craving (lobha) – chasing things: success, attention, pleasures.

• Aversion (dosa) – pushing away pain, people, discomfort.

• Delusion (moha) – not seeing clearly; believing in a fixed self, permanence, and control.

Such a person is completely identified with:

• Emotions

• Thoughts

• Desires

• Social roles

• Beliefs and fears

And because of that, they cycle through suffering again and again, even while seeking happiness.

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🚫 No Meditation, No Inner Path Yet?

If a person has not yet started meditation (or any deep self-awareness practice like mindfulness, contemplation, or inquiry), then:

• They’re not yet observing their mind.

• They likely act on impulses without seeing the roots.

• They seek fulfillment outside rather than within.

• They react based on conditioning (karma) rather than choice.

That’s the definition of being caught in saṃsāra — the endless wheel of becoming.

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🌱 But Here’s the Good News:

Everyone can start exactly where they are.

The Buddha himself began as a puthujjana — a prince, lost in pleasure and comfort — until he saw clearly and began to question.

And the moment someone begins to:

• Reflect mindfully,

• Observe their emotions,

• Ask “Who am I?” or “Why am I suffering?” —
  they are already shifting toward liberation.

This shift from worldly to awakened starts with just one honest breath of awareness.

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✨ Summary

Person Type	Awareness of Roots	Reactions	Path
Worldly (Puthujjana)	Not aware	Controlled by desire, anger, illusion	Not started
Practitioner	Becoming aware	Sometimes reactive, sometimes aware	On the path
Stream-enterer → Arahant	Deeply aware	Mostly or fully non-reactive	Liberated stages

So yes — without meditation or introspection, one is likely at the worldly stage — but always with the potential to awaken.