Ignorance is not bliss; ignorance is misery, disease, pain and agony. Thus, a religious person is looked upon as irrational and illogical by the scientific community. He is right. It was because during the process of birth, we experienced pain, and we sobbed to reveal our nature. In nature, we see the hummingbird that weighs only one-tenth of an ounce. It is within His ability to remove them allHe could do so in an instant. How unfortunate I am! he cried. In this chapter, we have seen how inspiration is the fuel that propels us to produce the winning edge in our work. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher. There are more than 150 books in fifteen languages published about him. Gutt people (beyond the three modes of material nature): They are established in their loving relationship with God. I prayed to God for patience; He placed me in situations where I was forced to wait and become patient. I have grabbed a large treasure today, he said to himself. And yet, he struggled with depression and died at a young age from a drug overdose. Likewise, the satisfaction that our soul is seeking comes from purity of intention, purity of effort and purity of feelings. Finally its within our reach. In this way, I worship my Lord with my every action, and I do not know anyone apart from Him. Most people have separated puja from their daily lives. Compare this to a game of cards. To Do the Best in the Work We Undertake The yearning of our soul does not end with the desire to be good. Dont miss out on this opportunity my friends. The seven mindsets described in this book are in a sequence that makes it easy to appreciate the need of each mindset. Then we will be free from much pain and rejection. This serves as a simulation of real-life situations where the mind urges distraction from the drudgery at work while the intellect forces it back. For example, if we are cheated by three attorneys in succession, we may conclude that all attorneys are cheats, without realising that this is only our perspective and not an objective truth. They all gave Me so much guidance I needed . These very factors, which are demotivating for some, can be catalysts for motivation in others. Thus, when a problem arises, we must acknowledge that it exists, and then devise a game plan for overcoming it. One student was of a philosophic bent of mind and unwilling to take the teachers words at face value. 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. His company was a grand success and employed about two thousand people during its peak. The author provides step by step clear and simple action items that carry the greatest transformative impact. That was the beauty of his mind, the nurse responded. No, we must not wait. People bring another alibi into the picture. There was once a woodcutter who worked at a timber farm in Karnataka, on hourly wages. Having discussed material knowledge at the outset of this chapter, let us now turn our attention to spiritual science. Similarly, the mindset of responsibility is also a habitual thought sequence we establish in our mind. Nevertheless, the science of motivation is not so simple. hreya is the kind of happiness that seems like bitter poison in the beginning but turns out to be like sweet nectar later. Likewise, we must not fall victim to the temptation of playing the blame game. The whole class was silent. The prevailing theory is called the Big Bang Theory. the individual soul kart preya opposite of hreya; happiness which is like nectar in the beginning but transforms into poison later puruhrth actions performed by exercising ones freedom of choice rjasic of the mode of passion; one of the three modes of material nature sdhaks spiritual aspirants sadhana devotional practice sachit a persons accumulated karmas of endless lifetimes karma sattvic hstras hreya of the mode of goodness; one of the three modes of material nature scriptures happiness that seems like bitter poison in the beginning but becomes like sweet nectar later hruti knowledge received through the oral tradition; it is used as another name for the Vedas tmasic of the mode of ignorance; one of the three modes of material nature tapasy voluntary privation; austerities Vipassan a Buddhist technique involving concentration on the sensations of the body and the breath vivek power of discernment such that the intellect rules the mind Lets Connect If you enjoyed reading this book and would like to connect with Swami Mukundananda, you can reach him through any of the following channels: Websites: www.jkyog.org, www.jkyog.in, www.7mindsetsforsuccess.org YouTube Channels: Swami Mukundananda and Swami Mukundananda Hindi Facebook: Swami Mukundananda and Swami Mukundananda Hindi Instagram: Swami Mukundananda and Swami Mukundananda Hindi LinkedIn: Swami Mukundananda Podcasts: Apple, Google, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher JKYog Radio: TuneIn Radio app for iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store) JKYog App: Available for iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store) WhatsApp Daily Inspiration: We have two broadcast lists. All businesses are about offering solutions to the difficulties of customers. Instead, we accept our shortcomings and focus on solutions to help us progress. You have the bravado to interrogate your king like this? The principal informed them, We have been observing your teaching style and have identified you as exceptional teachers on a secret performance scale. Swamis wisdom always guided me in past and we are so fortunate to have him in our life time. He became an inspiration to his fellow prisoners and the guards. What is your house number? Uncle, my house number is 421. I cannot believe this, said the man. Prof. Werner Arber, a Swiss microbiologist and geneticist who received the Nobel Prize in physiology in 1978 said: Even the most primitive of cells requires the combination of several hundred macromolecules. The next morning, Chanchal made another request. Please try again. It makes us internally strong. I cant prove it from any fundamental point of view Yet, I have to accept a certain framework in which to operate. Dhruv, Prahlad, Ambarish, Prithu, Yudhishthir, etc. The tea was too cold for her, the soft drinks were not cold enough, the seat was dirty and so on. Rjasic people (in the mode of passion): They earn money legally and use it for their pleasure and needs. Then the entire team would reach the new town a week ahead of the programme. Baumeister concluded that people spend a considerable portion of their waking hours resisting desires. Everyone has the right to say what they want, as long as it does not break the rules. Such an enlightened saint can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the Truth. In the above verse, Lord Krishna says three things for the transmission of divine knowledge: 1) Approach a spiritual master. There is also spiritual knowledge, which is even more valuable and beneficial for success, happiness and fulfilment in life. The cure cannot be attributed to the contents of the medicine, which, obviously, has no curative powers. Now, intelligence is mostly innate. Chanchal waited for a couple of days, to prevent any suspicion falling on him, and then made a request. In other words, external rewards hold the key to their enthusiasm. 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. I would now like to conclude this book by explaining the Law of Infinite Potential. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. The body urges one to change the posture, scratch oneself or move about. Outside, there was an idyllic garden with quaint trees and benches in tranquil locations. Oh, how nice! he responded. 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. The unwise spend all their income as they earn and are obliged to continue working in old age. This is the art of positive thinking, which is the first mindset for success, happiness and fulfilment. The situations of stress can be innumerable and variegated. 1. We can build upon our karmic account and create our destiny, while celestial beings only reap the rewards of their past karmas. Out of stock. In 1915, the Harvard psychologist, Walter Cannon, observed the fight-or-flight response. Let us learn how. They allow children to overcome obstacles on their own and become emotionally strong. For example, the power plant provides electricity to individual homes. She raised him to a sitting position. The British poet, Rudyard Kipling, expressed the proper attitude towards negative situations very nicely in his famous poem If. It is revealed in the heart of the disciple by the gurus grace when the disciple develops humility, and the guru is pleased with the service attitude of the disciple. When I asked someone, I was informed, Swami-ji, TGIF means Thank God Its Friday. Unfortunately, about that time, the husband lost his job, which made them forfeit their mortgage payments. Those who triumph at it develop focus, avoid procrastination and stay away from wasteful activities. The better the quality of our knowledge, the more effective we are at any task. There is nothing that can make them fly east or west or north. The idea that religion is faith and science is knowledge, I think, is quite wrong. The reverse corollary is also true. It claims that the universe existed as a mass of matter that was at a very high-density and high-temperature state. We stop taking them for granted as we hitherto did. However, invariably, negative thoughts creep in due to various reasons. So? The prrabdh is predetermined, but kriyam is not predetermined. Even one nugget of wisdom can give them the edge, as the following story illustrates: Alphatel, a company in an underdeveloped country, desired to set up a factory for manufacturing mobile phones. Hence, we are all divine, like God Himself. They keep a razor-sharp focus upon the task at hand and accomplish brilliant results. Remember the geometry you learnt in school? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Ultimately, his search took him to the lotus feet of his Spiritual Master, Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. He describes that as a teenager, he made a list of all that he should aspire for in his life. The servant had a strong reason to want to win. The liftoff requires an enormous amount of thrust. Even if it did focus for a few moments, the intellect would jerk it away, There is no happiness here. He said, Your elder son is extremely unwell. Tilak asked the clerk to get a doctor to see him. That one thing is not money, for we find so many wealthy people who are unproductive, unhealthy and miserable. Could they not see the dirt while washing? Sometimes, she would complain about the wall, Who can be messier than our neighbours? But for God, progress means the development of virtues and the overcoming of iniquity. But if you behave unjustly with those who deceive you, will they like it? And none of this helps to handle the situation. But Ved Vyas is never declared to be the author of the Vedas. Experience tells us that these factors do impact people negatively. It has a very luxurious carpet, she said. At first, they were apprehensive about what could be inside it. !Hats off to the author for explaining how our complex mind works and how we can actually take control of our own minds and lives by simply becoming a reader of our own selves.I did not know that will power is like a muscle that can be cultivated or for that matter the journey of transforming the world begins from transforming self or the technique of ferberization and most importantly the common pitfall that we all face in today's world when try to see things through the lens of science and its woeful shortcomings.Well the list just goes on.. This results in an increase of willpower, and many testify that a weeks Vipassan practice helped rid them of some troublesome vice. The project came with a one-year guarantee on the functioning of the factory. Plus, I gathered experience at Deutsche Telecom for the last fifteen years. The above story illustrates the difference that even one bit of information can make. The problem with studying astrology is that it makes us fatalistic. How to Forge Good Habits One of the biggest favours we can do to ourselves is to establish good habits of thinking and behaving. Living on the golden Sumeru Mountain will not help you get more, and residing in the desert will not make you get less. But then, we make excuses: I will do it later, When the time comes, I will do it, When I grow old, I will definitely do sadhana, etc. Proficiency has to be built on the bedrock of hard work. Rather than bothering about rejoinders to pesky crows, it knows the secret of increasing its altitude, until the crows are left behind. Never mind. He stared at their faces, puzzled. And before we know it, we fall into the rut of poor attitudes. While growing up, I saw him getting drunk every day, creating a ruckus and beating the family members. In fact, success is sometimes defined as the ability to solve problems. They know that the world is full of dualities, and we can never eliminate all negatives from it. 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. The reason is that their mind thinks, I am in a clinic and am surrounded by patients, so I must be unwell. Such thoughts raise blood pressure. Around the 1920s, Niels Bohr and his fellow scientists came up with the Quantum Theory. The scriptures state: prva janma kita karma taddaivamiti kathyate (Hitopadeh) The actions we performed in our past lives created our destiny in the present life. In other words, destiny is not something that came down from the heavens. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. You manifested the Vedas, in which You revealed the dharma for warriorsone should not shoot after sunset, one should not shoot below the belt, and one should not shoot the enemy in the back. I am happy to inform you that we have fallen in love and have decided to get married. 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. They are saturated with the prejudices of their environment and epoch. Successful people do not like doing them either, but they subordinate their dislike to the strength of their purpose. Prayojak kart is the one who bestows the power to perform actions. Thus, they shy away from the unknown and from challenges, which, in fact, is the biggest mistake. Similarly, the key to spiritual mastery over the mind is also practice. Please draw a map of the earth and bring it with you tomorrow. The students tried in their own way. 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