Instead of thinking logically, the mind becomes obsessed with the threat. With a mission to use the power of sports to change the world, these awards support over one hundred community projects in about forty countries. If he continued to perform the same actions, his future would remain the same. The purpose of the evolutionary journey of the soul over infinite lifetimes is not to remain down in the dumps, but to rise to the highest standard of perfection set for us by God. His plant was an hour away from his home. But the same can be spiritualised by thinking in this manner: My family members are all children of God, and He has entrusted them to my care. And this requires us to make the most of every moment that we have. They choose the beneficial and finally attain true happiness. The reality of life is that pleasures which pull us down and degrade the mind are usually readily available, while worthwhile pleasures invariably lie upstream. He responded, O Krishna, You are the Supreme Lord, and You are teaching deceit to Arjun. The Art of Positive Thinking What generates negative emotions in us? Next day, he took the ring to a goldsmith, and said, Sir, can you please value this ring for me? The goldsmith checked it out with his touchstone, and said, This is 24-carat gold. The wood kept crying, Stop stop enough for today. It was ignited by Nicolaus Copernicus in the early 16th century when he propounded the heliocentric theory of the universe. They waste precious time and energy revisiting sentiments of anxiety, gloom and resentment. You will get a feast of rasgullas, gulab jamuns and jalebis that get thrown outside the sweet shops. The village dog thought it was an excellent idea. They asked, How did you manage to keep climbing, though all the onlookers were cajoling you to give up? That was when they came to know that this frog was stone deaf. We alone are responsible for them, not God. 25 per cent of the people will like you and stand by you no matter what others say. Firstly, the World Wide Web has unleashed the information revolution. This is not a TV show that we can switch the channel every time we do not like the programme. The father was speaking a philosophical truth of life. If you throw it up, it will fall, pulled by the gravitational force of the earth. Prayojak kart is the one who bestows the power to perform actions. At that time, they were accepted as the ultimate Truth on the subject. So four-and-a-half days will pass in misery, in anticipation of the two-and-a-half days of joy. Unfortunately, these claims are a far cry from the reality of life. The fact is that failure is far more common than success. They have found that the brain is remarkably adept at remodelling itself. The Right Mindset Unlocks Spiritual Treasures The right attitudes not only help us in our material pursuits but they also bestow upon us the spiritual rewards of divine knowledge, divine bliss and divine love. The study revealed that children who had resisted the marshmallow for a full twenty minutes were faring better in every sphere. In despair, he called the fairy back and begged her to take away the horrible golden boon. We also discussed how, in the spiritual realm, knowledge has various utilities. One may be brilliant enough to be the president of a country, while another may be a talented and exceptional clerk in an office. All the above examples highlight how a positive mindset improves work performance. It must remain firmly anchored to the beneficial versus the pleasurable, thereby forcing the mind and senses to behave accordingly. We always expect righteous conduct from others. We may keep a tight rein on the tongue to control what we eat. Hence, the Vedas do not have an author. The problem is, when we have something, we forget it is a blessing. For example, we may know the benefits of meditation, and yet do not feel enthusiastic about practising it, because the knowledge is dormant. Along with a few friends, he set up his manufacturing units. That is because you know the outcome is of no consequence. My subordinates performance is substandard, and it is impacting our company. He replaced the concept of force with that of the force field. EPILOGUE The Law of Infinite Potential Through the chapters of this book, we have discovered the importance of replacing mediocre patterns of thoughts, emotions and attitudes with superlative ones. In contrast, pure intention is the panacea for all negative sentiments. This is a method where the statement to be invalidated is accepted as the premise. Unfortunately, when Hitler went on a rampage against Jews in Europe, Viktor Frankl was rounded up along with his family, and thrown into Auschwitz prison, the worst of the Jewish concentration camps. He won the gold medal in the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. It means that without ever being taught, we intuitively decided that bliss is what we want. It is like a vessel that contains various kinds of information on any subject. For example, when you repeatedly respond positively to a negative circumstance, you create a habit of thinking positively, thereby improving your outlook. But we choose happiness for itself and never with a view for anything further. Just as every rose is different, people too are of different opinions. On seeing it, he became infuriated. His astrologer, who wrote the zodiac predictions of the week, had left the job. This threw Honda totally out of business. Every hour he would go to take a look at the progress. But then why is spectacular achievement so rare? Let me give a personal example to illustrate this point: Before I began visiting the US, I used to deliver a 1520 days lecture series in India. I prayed to God for courage; He gave me dangers to overcome that I might become courageous. The hummingbird flaps its wings seventy-five times a second, allowing it to hover at a single spot in the air while it sucks nectar from flowers. The German philosopher, Paul Deussen, expressed this very nicely when he wrote: Egotism is like a cloud that keeps God hidden from our sight. For example, to wake up early and exercise may be extremely painful to practise. He has been invited to speak at various Fortune 500 companies like Google, Intel, Oracle, Verizon, Yahoo, etc. 7 Mindsets for Success, Happiness and Fulfilment. Social media has enhanced this even further. Every day, she would clean all the pathways to her hut and decorate her humble abode. This book is must read. 7 MINDSETS FOR SUCCESS, HAPPINESS AND FULFILMENT. He learnt that caterpillars weave a cocoon around themselves, hibernate in it and then emerge as beautiful butterflies. He showed it to the doctor who diagnosed, You have a cancerous growth in your eyes. If destiny is also not to blame, then what is? If the wisdom in this book contributes even a little in enriching your lifes journey, I will consider my effort worthwhile. Thus, the link between stress and diabetes is a confirmed medical fact. Hence, we are about as happy as we decide to be. The next morning, Chanchal made another request. In this way, players become more proficient with repeated and consistent practice. Every time the Lord creates the world, He manifests the Vedas, and when He dissolves creation, He absorbs them back into Himself. But do not let me see you in my kingdom again. Later, the king asked his commander-in-chief, How in the world did the servant put up such a show? Swamis wisdom always guided me in past and we are so fortunate to have him in our life time. I have often threatened to fire him, but he makes an emotional appeal about how his old parents are dependent upon him, and he will have no means of supporting them if he loses the job. Learn more. This is a graphic illustration of the mind making the body sick. Just as a train travels on two rails, if we wish to make our life successful, we will have to utilise both these sciences. How to Forge Good Habits One of the biggest favours we can do to ourselves is to establish good habits of thinking and behaving. hXr}d[;g2C Ist[cS. Understand this through the example of a human hand. We learnt that impure intention is the cause of stress, anxiety, fear, etc. The restaurant manager guided Chetan to an empty table. It develops when we nurture gratitude in our heart for all the blessings we have received from the universe. The above observation is akin to the famous Hawthorne Effect in industrial engineering. Internal vs External Motivation People get inspired in contrasting ways. They framed me. I was poor and had no options. None of the prisoners admitted to breaking the law. It requires little or no effort. If God were the doer, we would not have to bear any karmic reactions for our actions. The car tyre had been punctured and he was replacing it with the spare one from the boot. This is brilliant, awe- inspiring book with full of deep rooted philosophy . Why do many more not put in the practice required for it? Similarly, when the storms of life hit us and we experience failure, tragedy and disappointment, we do not need to turn around and bolt. What had gone wrong? And the result of this antagonism between science and spirituality is that today there is practically no overlap. It has grown even further since then. The emotional hurt I have received is an eye-opener about the real nature of the world. I was too attached to him/her. The fisherman took out another pebble and chucked it casually into the water. But Chanchal was seething with such bitterness that he thought, He is suffering. In contrast, those with the mindset of knowledge keep learning at every opportunity. Without their votes, this crime would never have taken place. Some time ago, psychologists did a study on prison inmates to see whether they owned up to their crimes. That is why the greatest scientist of the last century, Albert Einstein, had said: Science has succeeded in denaturing the plutonium atom. Consequently, we are seeing the world economic structure gradually transition to the Knowledge Age. He continued the routine for a full two months. Immensely successful people in history also hit rough weather on their lifes journey. They have big blotches on them. Think of the millions of soldiers who fought in the Second World War less than a century ago. Under the guidance of Shree Maharajji, he studied the Vedic scriptures and practiced intense sadhana. These two dogs mulled over the problem, The dogs in this village are very bad. They reworked the draft and returned to the king with a one-page message. Hence, like any other science, it requires knowledge for its practice. In fact, adversity speaks a language of its own. That was the time they spotted Kalidas. Unfortunately, their views are not reflected in the body of science. Frankl travelled throughout the world, speaking in 219 universities and receiving twentynine honorary doctorates. I really liked the book. Go for it. He created a smaller version, and it was an immediate success. Why? If our guru teaches the same Truth that the gurus of the past did, and the same is written in the authentic Vedic scriptures, then we can confidently have faith that our guru is presenting authoritative knowledge of the Absolute Truth. These include the two Itihs (Ramayan and Mahabharat), eighteen Puranas, ha Darhan (six treatises on philosophy), hundred Smitis (books of dharma) and thousands of Nibandhs (philosophical thesis by great sages). The good news is that any willpower exercise strengthens the prefrontal cortex, and this, in turn, helps in a variety of activities, such as avoiding distractions at work, keeping the mind focussed, resisting temptations of the senses, etc. And the initial phase is the hardestto abstain from the bad behaviour or to engage in the good one. In that position, he was spotted by some pandits of that kingdom. Galileo was asked to abjure, curse, and detest his opinion. Thus, mastery in the spiritual and material realms comes at a price. The transmission of knowledge is typically purchased by paying the teachers fees. The postures of yog are called asanas. Let us now come to the third dimension of success. I am in a dilemma. There were also flower beds with beautiful roses, tulips, daisies and daffodils in full blossom. Before the assembled gathering of mountaineers, Hillary was invited to the stage to speak. In this way, the Vedas were transmitted orally. Last night, before sleeping, I cleaned our windowpanes. As hilarious and absurd as it may seem, it was merely the dirt on her own windowpanes that was making the old lady perceive the outside world as dirty. They take part in service projects for others and society at large. Today, there are legions of consciousness philosophers who, realising this lacuna in scientific thought, try to come up with alternative explanations for the source of consciousness in the body. Keep your cool, as they say, is an implied reference to detachment from the outcome. The panl (tent for the programme) would be arranged for an audience of about five thousand people. If we have developed the pernicious habit of blaming everyone and everything but ourselves, we need to relook our paradigm. If that has been our profession, we must cheer up and transform ourselves into happy individuals. When the time was up, the examiner had to snatch the answer sheet away from her. And if you were truly doing this as an offering to the Lord, then think that if the results are not as expected, then it must not be His will. In this book, you will find the seven most important attitudes for success, happiness and inner growth. Prayojya kart is the one who uses the power. But no worries, Mom. Ella Wheeler Wilcox Evidently, these wonderful scriptures contain immense knowledge. Reading the book feels as if you are listening to a sermon by the Swami. Ignorance is not bliss; ignorance is misery, disease, pain and agony. They were blissful only a month ago, and now they seem to be miserable. The minister responded, O king, this is called the trap of ninety-nine. Rather, the environmental adjustments led the workers to believe that they were being cared for. The following story will answer this question: A factory worker used to walk to work every day. Those who have not learnt to deny the tugging of their mind always have a problem with seeking stimulation. They are father and son but when they get drunk, they forget each other. However, there are innumerable examples of immensely famous people who were so miserable from inside that they committed suicide. He was very kind and explained the way in detail and even made a map for us. A researcher of behavioural psychology approached him and offered him a job on his farm at double the wage. Often parents complain that their children are not motivated, but is that also true when they pack their stuff for a weekend trip? Whether the external circumstances are favourable or unfavourable is immaterial to them. The book has beautiful examples and illustrations from the Vedic era; i.e. We concern ourselves with finding solutions to the problems we face. The most significant assets now are your ability to think and apply that thought process to get results that others will value. Where in I.P. When we are able to keep the mind in divine consciousness and continue doing our worldly duties alongside, that is karm yog. Hence, the creation of good habits requires dedication and hard work that comes from the attitude of discipline. But they were discontented seeing their friends palatial houses in nearby Coppell. Albert Einstein also concluded: Try and penetrate with our limited means the secrets of nature and you will find that, behind all the discernible concatenations, there remains something subtle, intangible and inexplicable. It thus topped the list of weaknesses. The book very very good for changing yourself. It is thus the elixir that keeps one strong even in difficult times. Think, think. Lord Krishna replied: kva dharmaste tad gata O Karn, what dharma did you follow at that time? If Karn loved dharma so much, then why did he fight on the side of the unrighteous Kauravas in this war? Either they do not realise the importance of improving their thinking, or they get so overwhelmed by the negativity their mind creates that positive thoughts elude them. As a diversion, he fitted a motor to his bicycle and created the first motorcycle. It refers to an obvious problem that people are choosing not to notice. Definitely somebody has made it, and I suspect it is you who has done it. The boy replied, Sir, you are not willing to believe that a grotesque apparition of the map of the planet earth could be made by itself. It never feels too preachy and is interesting through and through. : Under Jagadguru Shree Kripalu-ji Maharajs tutelage, I began studying the Vedic scriptures. Everyone has varying levels of devotional feelings through the day, and from day to day. What chance did he stand? Accordingly, it teaches that the world came into existence by accident. Swamiji has also conducted programs at prestigious universities, such as Duke, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale. Both desire to see themselves beneficially impacting the lives of people around them. He used his authority to end the fight. Copernicus died soon after publishing his second book. Let me clean it well to make this abode fit for His dwelling. This sentiment will transform the same household work into service for the Divine. Even the leader of a gang of robbers expects the gang members to be truthful to him. All he could see was the stark wall of a neighbouring building. My father was a drunkard and died of cirrhosis of the liver at the age of thirty-eight. It remained on top during the days of the PDAs (personal digital assistants). 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. 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