What should I do? I said, Instead of firing him out, try firing him up. He suddenly found the motivation to put in superhuman effort and yanked himself out. And the cat naps till the spring snaps And the funs done! Thus, putting in any effort is futile. Above, I have merely repeated the statement of some fatalists. An extreme example of remembered illness was given by Dr Herbert Benson, professor of mind/body medicine at Harvard Medical School. He desperately tried to scramble out of the grave but without success. Or your niece for calling you at the wrong time? He said to them: sunahu karahu jo tuhmahi soh (Ramayan) Hear Me out and then do as you wish. There are some places in the Vedic scriptures where God is called the doer. What is there to cry about it? My second uncle passed away and left me a fortune of two crore rupees, said Kaka. Statistics reveal that 33 per cent of Americans do not ever read a book from cover to cover again, after passing out of college. Thus, the intellect contains several pieces of knowledge on any topic. You dont know I am here. Thus, their impetus for motivation is external. People feel even more vulnerable because temptations are usually available at an arms length. For the Inspired, No Problem Is Too Big No endeavour is free from difficulties, and the higher the goal, the bigger the obstacles on the way. The best way to avoid bad habits is to never begin them. The restaurant manager guided Chetan to an empty table. In this way, we make pretexts, and despite all the graces upon us, we do not advance. But nobody should steal from me. We always expect behaviour that is kind, just and honest from others. This can be compared to having a high fever due to malaria. The amount of time they work on it, before giving up, is taken as a measure of their willpower. But now he was relieved and incomparably more peaceful than before. A gem gets polished with friction. If natural calamities happen within His dominion, it means that He has built them into the design of the earth. Chanchal began to wait for the one hour when Santosh would be made to sit up, for he would get to hear about the latest addition to the scenic beauty of the garden. The ball has been placed between mid-wicket and mid-on and is crossing the boundary for four runs! How did the batsman accomplish such a skilful task? Hence, it is temporary. And if you were to ask them, Do you possess a free will? they would say, Yes, we do. Intuitively we all know we do possess a free will. Thus, the ultimate goal of the yogic system is to connect with God. It could vary, with one or two items more or less, but the average is seven. The pencil flew in and lines were drawn. That is exactly what Shabari, the tribal lady in the Ramayan, used to do. The crowd continued to yell: They will NEVER make it. The tower is too HIGH, and the slope too STEEP. More frogs got exhausted and gave up. Get help and learn more about the design. If people lose everything in life but their inspiration, they can gain it all back again. First, visualise God seated on a chair in one corner of the room. I do not have the same feelings any longer. However, to think like this is foolishness. I went up to my guru and requested, Maharaj-ji, can you please depute a resident of the ashram to sit and listen to me speak for one-and-a-half hours every day? That was an unreasonable request because the handful of ashram locals who lived there were all busy with their respective duties. Positivity means to harbour happy thoughts and an optimistic attitude. How can we be prepared for such situations? A few decades ago, a TV commercial depicted it very well. The stream of fruitless thoughts that had begun flowing in your mind will stop. If their achievements are not highlighted in society, they will be dispirited. If you wish to win, you must be able to foresee your opponents next move. Akshay was transfixed and continued to watch as the butterfly kept ripping the cocoon apart and pushing itself out. He complained to his father, Dad, why did this happen to us? This is life, son, replied his dad. It should not come to a point that you start searching for misery. This instruction was never given to us. We must acquire two kinds of knowledge in lifematerial and spiritual. In the morning, the brain is well-rested and recharged. Patients with these afflictions have experienced that at any given time, their current emotional state can affect the intensity of their disease. Karm YogThe Art of Working in Divine Consciousness Karm yog literally means karm plus yog. He finalised the contract with the manager of the old-age home, who then instructed a nurse to show him his room. Sitting in the other end of the grave, the factory worker had seen the drunkard fall in and was observing his vain efforts to climb out. Instead, we must come to terms with the fact that achieving success requires dedication, perseverance and steady effort. If He were the doer of our actions, He would make us all behave equally. How did she garner such concentration, when throughout the year she was complaining about the mind being unable to focus on the lessons? He continued the routine for a full two months. Let us discuss this next. Similarly, if we wish to progress upwards in life, we should naturally expect to encounter adversities and hardships. The noble virtue of discipline enables us to accept the voluntary inconvenience of behaving in the manner our intellect decides as correct, despite the tugging of the mind and senses. A few minutes went by, and suddenly, the old man asked the youngster on his table, Sonny, where do you live? I.P. Successful people do not like doing them either, but they subordinate their dislike to the strength of their purpose. Accordingly, success in life should be measured against these three criteria: 1) To become the best we can be 2) To do the best we can in the works we undertake 3) To experience happiness and satisfaction in life Let us look at these three points in detail. Having counted his booty, he went to sleep. He only gave the verdict according to the law, to correct the defective behaviour of the criminal and prevent him from repeating such an act in the future. Having established the value of discipline, let us now take a peek at how it evolves in life, beginning with childhood. I then understood that the carelessness I was experiencing was coming from within, and it was in my capacity to eliminate it. The bright night with the nerves tight. Whatever is written in our fate, we will get it by itself. The guards grabbed them by their arms and propelled them to King Janak. The king then delivered his judgement. Such negative feelings rob them of health, make them unpopular among friends and ineffective at work. In cricket, when you hit a welltimed stroke with your bat, you do not need to see where the ball went. In fact, the synthesis of both is necessary for making our life a success. What about here? he asked. They later studied at Stanford, where some of their colleagues had also been a part of the test. First, let us understand the cause for the waxing and waning of enthusiasm in devotion. Can my bed be moved to the other side, by the window? he asked. Little do we realize that, next time, the same thoughts come more easily to our habit-forming brain. This results in an increase of willpower, and many testify that a weeks Vipassan practice helped rid them of some troublesome vice. A month later, the devotee came back to me and said, Swami-ji, you were right! While growing up, I saw him getting drunk every day, creating a ruckus and beating the family members. Unfortunately, the dharmal was full of mosquitoes, and at night they made mincemeat of him. Chisel only a little every day. The sculptor began his work again. You might have read the story King Midas and the Golden Touch in your childhood. However, an illustrious education and a promising corporate career did not quench his thirst for knowing the Absolute Truth. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019. Ultimately, when you reach your client, you are forty-five minutes late. They asked her the reason for it. He did not realise that he would fall. Often, he would be seen smiling and even laughing. And when he realised that it was worth half a crore, his love for it knew no bounds. Nowadays, yoga has become a buzzword in the western world. It is best to let them deflect off us like water rolls off a lotus leaf. One crucial bit of information related to health transforms a sick persons life. It appears to me that it is more difficult to control than the wind. To this, Lord Krishna responded: asanhaya mah-bho mano durnigraha chalam abhysena tu kaunteya vairgyea cha gihyate (6.35) O mighty-armed son of Kunti, what you say is correct; the mind is indeed tough to restrain. Swami has a follower in me definitely. At first, it was placed at one particular spot on the patients swollen gums. Nations fought wars to gain control over assets. Each mindset is being the step. This book focuses on 7 principles that will lead us to develop mindsets that we need to fulfill our desires. Similarly, the formation of habits requires daily practice. In the old economy, people toiled for years to accumulate the capital for starting a successful manufacturing business or service enterprise. He would either bear the karmic results on His own or forgive Himself. The book very very good for changing yourself. To offer a word of sympathetic advice, he approached the drunkard from behind, and put his hand on his back. You may remember reading in school about Ernest Rutherfords periodic table. They are resilient and determined, even while facing enormous challenges. Negative influences, bad association, doubt, languor, etc. Robbers and terrorists are also inspired in their work, but what they lack is good intention. It is that body of knowledge which gives us the tools to purify our mind and intellect, and thereby lead a noble and divine life. Birbal, his wisest minister, responded, Badshah, I can do it, but it will require sixty days. You have two months to train the goat, said Akbar. But there is some devata (celestial god) sitting inside me. In other words, the self-control runs out after a point, and then it snaps. Rather, it was intended to evaluate whether we had mastered the knowledge that we had been taught. This book is a humble attempt to help you get in touch with your own inner resources. Likewise, it enables us to desist from engaging in detrimental activities though they may seem to be pleasurable. Oh Lord, please come in my dream, and enhance my devotion by giving me Your remembrance even in my sleep. In this way, every work becomes connected with the divine. Meditation also helps us become more aware when the mind is distracted, so that we may bring it back to the task at hand. This was very discouraging. Implemented with more than 5,000,000 students and educators, 7 Mindsets improves relationships, reduces behavioral issues, increases grit and leads to improved academic performance. The manager would probably be exhausted and may have already selected someone by the time his turn came. Bestselling author. He gives you a piece of his mind, but because your company policy is client is king, you are forced to bear his berating sermon silently, and that caps your awful mood for the day. It has transformed my life. In this way, when a rosy future is predicted, we become lazy, and when the prediction is negative, we become worried. Instead, it is counterproductive, for the issue could fester and grow bigger. He was siding with the unholy Kauravas, and yet expecting righteous behaviour from the Pandavas. He is right. It is the phenomenon of subconsciously remembering the state of wellness and replicating it to improve our health. However, Vipassan is a crude and less smart way of strengthening the prefrontal cortex. In this era of science, where does spirituality stand? This book is must read. The internet provides us access to millions of websites around the world, containing the accumulated information of more than half-a-million libraries. Hardships are times for practising austerity; for denying our mind and senses the comfort and luxury they demand. Seeing her raised finger, he concluded that she was implying, I will poke one of your eyes. In response, he raised two fingers, indicating, I will poke both your eyes. The scholars asked the princess, What was your question? She said, I asked whether the Supreme Divine Entity is one or many. The pandits replied, The great scholar raised two fingers to indicate that the Supreme is both formless and with form, hence, He is two. Next, the princess raised her five fingers. Consider, for example, the inspiring story of Thomas Edison. You could be on a cruise ship, or a mountain cabin, or even in a plane, but if you have access to the internet, you could still be productively engaged in your business. Is Inspiration a Gift that Some Are Born With? Several multi-millionaires cannot sleep unless they take sleeping pills. Both were bedridden, but for one hour every day, the nurses would make Santosh sit up, to drain out fluid from his lungs. Therefore, to understand the nature of pure intention, we first need to discuss the definition of true success. Conventional education does not require deep respect for the teacher. It never feels too preachy and is interesting through and through. Only then can we develop a firm resolve to take the onus for our moods and valiantly strive to improve them. It is very heartening to see Indias ancient science become so popular. A man reaps what he sows. Similarly, hardships that come our way are tests sent by God on the journey of life. A man had gotten down from his car parked on the curbside. But no worries, Mom. So, before confronting others, ask yourself the question, Is it worth fighting about? Very often, you will realize that winning the argument was not as important as you felt at first impulse. Poor Mr Honda did not even have fuel for his car. As children, when we were unprepared for our annual, year-end exam scheduled for the next day, we experienced stress. And if the resolve is weak, then your effort will be marginal, and your progress will be poor. Gutt people (beyond the three modes of material nature): They are established in their loving relationship with God. When a storm begins, it does not cower down before it. With these mental brakes engaged, trying harder does not help us. CHAPTER 4 THE MINDSET OF PURITY OF INTENTION I n the last chapter, we discussed the importance of enthusiasm, the power source within us with the potential energy to propel us to tremendous action. The practice of karm yog changes that. A poor family lived there. Put yourself in the driver's seat of your success with tools from time management and planning for the future to conflict and accountability. What had gone wrong? Vyas in Sanskrit means compiler, and as his name suggests, Ved Vyas is the one who compiled the Vedas and classified them into four parts. Thus, they repeatedly suffer emotional ups and downs based on others behaviours. When his chest is towards you, it will not be possible for you to kill him. Karn heard Shree Krishnas words. Scarcity of resources has been the cause of so many wars in human history. If you tell someone, You were cured by a placebo that person feels slighted, You mean my sickness was only a creation of my mind? Therefore, a better term for the placebo effect is remembered wellness. The period depends on the nature of the habit we wish to establish. We forget that God is the centre of the universe, not us, and the entire creation is for His sake. are all connected to poor self-control. Failure to forgive: Such people continue to harbour grudges against others who have inflicted harm upon them. This threw Honda totally out of business. It is unbearable on the thigh, responded the patient. You can do all possible placatory anticspraise them, sympathise with them, offer them giftsbut they will still never like you. Some see it as a dangerous place. They told him, We will solve your problem of poverty forever if you do as we say. With his consent, they dressed him up, tied an ornamental turban around his head and took him to the palace. This ability to exercise our free will for choosing our attitude is the foundation of spiritual growth. Similarly, we humans too experience stress in our emotional personality when we interact with the external world. Similarly, when the shot is not executed properly, you do not get the satisfaction of playing a good shot. The Need for Spiritual Knowledge Amongst all the branches of knowledge developed on this planet, science occupies the pride of place. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a leader of the Indian freedom struggle before Mahatma Gandhi, was reputed as a karm yogi. Compare this to a game of cards. Many scholars had been enticed by her beauty and had engaged in discussion with her, but she had defeated all of them. The transmission of knowledge is typically purchased by paying the teachers fees. It means a concerted and persistent effort to change an old habitual behavioural pattern and develop a new one. However, the distinction between information and knowledge needs to be borne in mind. The first thing to bear in mind regarding astrology is that the predictions are only partially accurate. Want to listen? One useful tip in sports helps players rise to the top. But in 1895, his Munich schoolmaster wrote in his report, He will never amount to anything. Wolfgang Mozart, one of the biggest musical geniuses, was told by Emperor Ferdinand that his operas were far too noisy and contained too many notes. More significantly, it consumes a staggering one-fifth of the calories we burn for energy. At the end of the class, he gave an assignment to his students as homework. The research records were revisited to see how well the children fared as they grew up and they were further observed for another ten years. When his friend arrived at the jail, he found Tilak sleeping like a child. We looked upon science as a means for solving the mystery of life and creation. The next birth will be determined by our karmas and level of consciousness in this life. Only the present is in our hands, and we must put in our best effortsin the here and now. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Devotion is not an adjective but a verb that describes our effort to harbour noble and sublime thoughts. Conversely, when they were asked to choose their failings, lack of willpower was the most widely picked. We all know that in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing became the first people to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Extension? Now, the young man seemed to be getting interested. All creatures are programmed by their genetic structure. Facing Obstacles Is the Price for Improvement We must always remember the aphorism we learnt in the previous chapter: There are no free lunches. If there is a tough decision to be made, we have two alternatives: either play now and pay later, or pay now and play later. On hearing Santoshs description of the garden, Chanchals world would brighten up. Their views are not what decides our self-worth. Really! We must develop a thirst to constantly upgrade our skills by utilising material that is so readily available on various online platforms. When others asked him how he could be happy, he responded that he did not have control over the external situation, but he did have control over his mind, and he would not let others disturb it. Without spiritual science, we cannot figure out the technology for the purification of the mind. Thus, the need for the next mindset. Similarly, we too wear our habits on our personality. What? Only twelve to fifteen hours were spent by the plant superintendent. Hence, good leaders are always those who excel in their aptitude to handle difficult situations. Without the will of God, not even a leaf can move. On hearing this, people become reassured, This means God is the doer of all our actions, so we need not bother about improving them. However, this is deleterious thinking. On the very day when the property was going to slip out of their hands, the husband miraculously got a new job, and their home was saved. Motorola is a prime example of this. I asked him, My my I am sorry to see the blisters on your ears. So, I would practise lecturing to the wall. In a fixed mindset the cardinal rule is: Look talented at all costs. If it hadnt been for my love for you, I wouldnt have put up with your Uncle Dharmendra for a single day. My Uncle Dharmendra! the wife exclaimed in horror. They asked the elder one why he seemed to have failed in life. 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