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1313ththAugust, 2004August, 2004 All World Gayatri PariwarAll World Gayatri Pariwar

Awakening theInner strength

throughSpirituality

Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD

Cerritos Performing Arts Centre, Cerritos

August 13th

, 2004


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The body is the temple of the soul. It isThe body is the temple of the soul. It isimperative to look after its health andimperative to look after its health and

convenience, but it is detrimental to thinkconvenience, but it is detrimental to thinkonly about the body and forget the welfareonly about the body and forget the welfareof the soul.of the soul.


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Three BodiesThree Bodies

Gross (Sthool Shareer)Gross (Sthool Shareer) Outer sheath of the body through which we eat,Outer sheath of the body through which we eat,

respire and interact with the worldrespire and interact with the world Subtler (Sukshma Shareer)Subtler (Sukshma Shareer)

MindMind--Brain stuff, through which we think andBrain stuff, through which we think andconceptualizeconceptualize

Causal (Karan Shareer)Causal (Karan Shareer) The innermost being through which reflect ourThe innermost being through which reflect our

emotions and good vibes.emotions and good vibes.


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Three BodiesThree Bodies

SthoolSthool Physical Body, Physical Power,Physical Body, Physical Power,Physical Strength.Physical Strength.

SukshmaSukshma Will Power, Attitude, EnhancedWill Power, Attitude, Enhancedstate of mindstate of mind

KaranKaran Soul Power, Emotions and PowerSoul Power, Emotions and Powerof Inner Self (Inner Strength); Beliefs andof Inner Self (Inner Strength); Beliefs andvaluesvalues


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Inner StrengthInner Strength

Sukhsma and Karan (Subtler and Causal)Sukhsma and Karan (Subtler and Causal)combined together form the basis of onescombined together form the basis of ones

inner strengthinner strength

Will Power and Soul Power constitute theWill Power and Soul Power constitute thestrands of ones Inner Strengthstrands of ones Inner Strength

Without Inner Strength we are merelyWithout Inner Strength we are merelypassive beings working like a machine.passive beings working like a machine.


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Inner SelfInner Self

Our Inner Self is a treasure house of allOur Inner Self is a treasure house of allmiraculous achievements (Riddhis andmiraculous achievements (Riddhis and

Siddhis)Siddhis)

It needs to be awakened as this givesIt needs to be awakened as this givesinner equipoise, mental composure andinner equipoise, mental composure and

blissful joy.blissful joy.


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The tale of the Lion livingThe tale of the Lion living

amongst a herd of sheepamongst a herd of sheep The moral of the story is have we beenThe moral of the story is have we been

able to recognize our self?able to recognize our self?

Who we are?Who we are?

What for we have come to this earth?What for we have come to this earth?

What is our ultimate goal?What is our ultimate goal?


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Self Realization (Atma Bodh)Self Realization (Atma Bodh)

The Key is real knowledge of Self (AtmaThe Key is real knowledge of Self (AtmaGyan)Gyan)

Illusions disappearIllusions disappear

Door to success opensDoor to success opens


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Tools for Self RealizationTools for Self Realization

Knowledge and Education are twoKnowledge and Education are twodifferent wordsdifferent words

Vidya vs ShikshaVidya vs Shiksha

Knowledge starts where Education endsKnowledge starts where Education ends Both are complementary to each otherBoth are complementary to each other


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Knowledge (Vidya)Knowledge (Vidya)

One Gains Vidya through Guru, SelfOne Gains Vidya through Guru, SelfIntrospection, Sadhana and Reading ofIntrospection, Sadhana and Reading of

Scriptures (swadhayay)Scriptures (swadhayay)Vidya liberates us from all bondages (lust,Vidya liberates us from all bondages (lust,

greed and egoism)greed and egoism) Like a candle removes darkness and bringsLike a candle removes darkness and brings

lightlight

Vidya trains one to tame all circumstancesVidya trains one to tame all circumstances


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Education (Shiksha)Education (Shiksha)

Shiksha is understanding the surroundingsShiksha is understanding the surroundingsand the external worldand the external world

It believes in bombardment of informationIt believes in bombardment of informationon human mind.on human mind.

It attempts to mould your thinking andIt attempts to mould your thinking and

fails to do so.fails to do so.


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Scientific SpiritualityScientific Spirituality

Knowledge is closer to Spirituality.Knowledge is closer to Spirituality.Knowledge of spirituality enhances onesKnowledge of spirituality enhances ones

inner strengthinner strength Education is closer to modern day science.Education is closer to modern day science.

Its information makes materialisticIts information makes materialisticprogress easierprogress easier

The need of time is interThe need of time is inter--communion ofcommunion ofScience and SpiritualityScience and Spirituality


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Tools and Techniques toTools and Techniques to

Awaken Inner StrengthAwaken Inner Strength Auto SuggestionAuto Suggestion Power of SyllablesPower of Syllables Gayatri MantraGayatri Mantra PranayamPranayam MeditationMeditation

Regular Yogic PracticesRegular Yogic Practices

Self Introspective LiteratureSelf Introspective Literature


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Auto SuggestionAuto Suggestion

To impose on one self stream of positiveTo impose on one self stream of positivethoughts.thoughts.

One becomes what one thinks.One becomes what one thinks.Art of thinking so as to enhance theArt of thinking so as to enhance the

biomagnetism through focussedbiomagnetism through focussed

introspection.introspection. Guided ImageryGuided Imagery


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Power of SyllablesPower of Syllables

24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra stir24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra stirthe consciousness and strengthen thethe consciousness and strengthen the

inner self.inner self. The syllables work on the plexuses byThe syllables work on the plexuses by

generating intense fields of vibrationalgenerating intense fields of vibrationalenergy.energy.

24 subtler centers are awakened and24 subtler centers are awakened andneuroneuro--harmones secreted for totalharmones secreted for totaltransformation.transformation.


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PranayamPranayam

Churning of Vital Energy, assimilating it inChurning of Vital Energy, assimilating it inour inner self.our inner self.

Pranayam is more than just deepPranayam is more than just deepbreathingbreathing

To be in unison with cosmic pranaTo be in unison with cosmic prana

Brings equilibrium and harmony in allBrings equilibrium and harmony in allthree bodiesthree bodies


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MeditationMeditation

Rinsing of Mind with pious, positive andRinsing of Mind with pious, positive andvirtuous thoughts.virtuous thoughts.

Cleanser of ones Mental GarbageCleanser of ones Mental Garbage Giving a bath to ones personality throughGiving a bath to ones personality through

noble and ideal vibrationsnoble and ideal vibrations

Going into subconscious and cleaning ourGoing into subconscious and cleaning ourpast.past.


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Regular Yogic PracticesRegular Yogic Practices

Physically one remains fit with muscularPhysically one remains fit with muscularstrengthstrength

Mentally one becomes tough and resilientMentally one becomes tough and resilientto stresses of lifeto stresses of life

Spiritually one learns to go deeper intoSpiritually one learns to go deeper into

self and establish his consciousness on it.self and establish his consciousness on it.You learn relaxation, mental balance andYou learn relaxation, mental balance and

art of organising oneself.art of organising oneself.


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Self Introspective LiteratureSelf Introspective Literature

Streamlines thoughtsStreamlines thoughts Brings unison with vibrations of reflectionsBrings unison with vibrations of reflections

of the authors feelings.of the authors feelings.

Promotes positivismPromotes positivism Teaches one to practice creativity.Teaches one to practice creativity. Gives vision to plan for the spiritualGives vision to plan for the spiritualjourney.journey.


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OutcomesOutcomes

You are your worst enemy and you areYou are your worst enemy and you areyour best friend (Geeta, ch. 6)your best friend (Geeta, ch. 6)

Inner strength brings with it inner joy andInner strength brings with it inner joy andhappinesshappiness

Success comes automaticallySuccess comes automatically

Confidence enhancesConfidence enhances


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OutcomesOutcomes

Self discipline and self motivation becomeSelf discipline and self motivation becomethe key force in lifethe key force in life

Better Scheduling and Organizing ofBetter Scheduling and Organizing ofoneselfoneself

Self Restraint (four sanyams) come intoSelf Restraint (four sanyams) come into

practice and lead to life of Dev Manav.practice and lead to life of Dev Manav. Ultimate outcome is growth of the soul.Ultimate outcome is growth of the soul.


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Camps at ShantikunjCamps at Shantikunj

Shantikunj Haridwar conducts five dayShantikunj Haridwar conducts five dayAntah Urja Jagran (Awakening InnerAntah Urja Jagran (Awakening Inner

Strength) satrasStrength) satras Mid October to Mid MarchMid October to Mid March

Done solely in silenceDone solely in silence

You are invited to perform and benefitYou are invited to perform and benefitfrom one such camp in lifetime.from one such camp in lifetime.


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Shantikunj, a centre where people are trained inways of leading enlightened life.


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All are invited to visit this sereneAll are invited to visit this sereneand vibrant center of moral andand vibrant center of moral andspiritual awakeningspiritual awakening

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