sq spiritual quotient

Dedicated to

HDG A.C Bhaktivedanta

Swami Prabhupada

HUMAN INTELLIGENCEA general definition

One’s overall capacity to think rationally, act

purposefully and to deal effectively with one’s

environment.

There has been a progressive development in the

understanding of the functioning of various aspects of intelligence.

3 Q’s

• IQ – Intelligence Quotient• EQ – Emotional Quotient• SQ – Spiritual Quotient

THE 3 Q’s

IQAt the beginning of the

20th century, as psychologists discovered

ways and means to measure intelligence,

IQAristotle’s

definition of man as a

“rational animal” developed into an obsession with IQ.

Psychologists devised tests for measuring IQ, and these tests became the means for sorting people in degrees of

intelligence.

IQ

Higher a person’s IQ – the theory went – the higher

their intelligence.

IQ

Progressive understanding of the functioning of intelligence

led to an understanding of ‘Emotional Quotient’ orEQ

EQ gives us awareness of our own and other person’s

feelings & emotions.

EQ – A General Definition

EQ is an array of skills that

influences one’s ability to succeed

in coping with environmental

demands and pressures.

A General Definition

In mid-1990s, research of many neuroscientists and

psychologists showed that EQ is of equal importance.

A simple exercise...

EQ

Can you judge the emotions ?

Anger

Fear

Disgust

Surprise

Happiness

Sorrow

It’s been observed, that a person overpowered by

emotions, fails to act intelligently & rationally.

Another simple exercise

EQ

Low EQ

Higher EQ

Highest EQ

It is now believed that EQ is a basic requirement for the

effective use of IQ.

With a positive, optimistic attitude a person with an IQ of 100 will

earn more success

than a

negative, pessimistic individual with an IQ of 120.

Further progress in understanding

of human intelligence

led to a 3rd Q

SQ

Now, scientists contend that the full picture of human intelligence

can be completed with a discussion of our spiritual

intelligence or SQ for short.

Our Ultimate

Intelligence

They say that SQ is

Only

Human beings

SQ allows humans to be creative, to seek answers to fundamental questions & play an

'infinite' game.

He has climbed the wrong wall !

SQ is the intelligence that is connected to the wisdom of bygone ages

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Diana Zohar & Ian Marshall points out in their book on

SQ

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We live in a spiritually dumb culture characterized by

materialismself-centerednesslack of meaning in lives

Statistics prove violence, public unrest, anxiety, stress etc are constantly on rise

Communal Violence

Terrorism

U.S. prisonpopulation

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400,000

800,000

1,200,000

1,600,000

1980 1985 1990 1995 2000

Crime

Av. number of suicides in Japan every year

22,500Approx. number of

attempted suicides in US in a year

650,000

Where are we going wrong in our

search for happiness ?

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NO GOD

NO PEACE

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SQ involves asking 'fundamental'

questions

Who am I ?

What's the meaning of my life? What is real success ?

Who is God & what is my relation with Him?

Where do we get answersto these

'fundamental' questions

We live in a relative world

• Important – is unimportant for others

• Beautiful – is ugly for others

• Warm – is cold for others

In my opinion what is

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We act based on our opinions & how we see things !

If our opinions, beliefs & perceptions are faulty, our resultant

actions will also be wrong!

Scriptures & great acharyas give

us absolute opinions

& perceptions.

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Benefits of enhanced

‘SQ’

Benefits of SQ

Enables one to live more balanced life.

Benefits of SQ

It helps one to effectively manage

his emotions.

Benefits of SQ

One becomes more reflective & introspective

Benefits of SQHelps one control

Anger

Disappointment

Benefits of SQHelps one control

IrritationFear

Sorrow

PURPOSE OF THIS

WORKSHOP

To equip you with tools to enhance your SQ.

Practical tips for your day to day life.

(Some Do’s and Don'ts)

To teach the art of living a meaningful life.

In short, to make you a happier and a better person.