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Proposal for Workshop on
Scientific Approach to Basics of Hinduism
Workshop Duration One or two days. Approx. 6 hours per day.
Venue / Location At any college / university / institute located anywhere in theworld
Language English or Hindi
Format Interactive with adequate time for questions (more in 2-dayworkshop and less in one-day workshop)
Number of participants Minimum 10 persons; Maximum 100 persons
Background ofparticipants
Should have some exposure to science / philosophy.Undergraduate level exposure is sufficient. It is not necessary fora participant to be Hindu or of Indian origin. However, a keeninterest in understanding Hinduism is necessary. An open mindwilling to tolerate a different viewpoint is absolute must.
Clarification The workshop will not attempt to convert anyone to Hinduism. So,
non-Hindus can listen and learn without any pressure to accept.
Facilities required Projector to show Powerpoint Presentation. Tea / Coffee betweensessions and lunch for participants
Teacher Anil Chawla, B.Tech. (Mech. Engg.) IIT Bombay, LL.B.
Anil Chawla is an engineer and a lawyer by qualification but a philosopher byvocation and a strategic adviser by profession. His works can be seen atwww.samarthbharat.com
Teachers Fees NO FEES are to be paid. However, all expenses of travel, lodgingand boarding will have to be borne by the organizer.
Exception Organizations / persons affiliated to or aligned with RSS / BJP /VHP / HSS etc. are requested to kindly excuse.
Contact Please write to [email protected]
Or call (+91) 94065 28010 (Yogita Pant)
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A. Introduction
There is much confusion about what Hinduism is. On one hand there are
people who tend to argue that it is not a religion but just a way of life(whatever that means). On the other hand are the so-called Hindu zealotswho tend to equate Hinduism with almost anything and everything nationalism, non-violence, spiritualism, vegetarianism, cow protection,polytheism, Ayodhya temple, not celebrating Valentine Day, morning prayersand so on.
It is not surprising that in the midst of all the confusion, even a Hindu does notknow what his religion is all about or whether he has a religion at all.
The confusion is surely harmful for Hindu religion. But more important is the
fact that due to the confusion, the world is unable to benefit from the guidanceand support of a religious, philosophical, intellectual framework that has beena lighthouse for thousands of years to people across the globe.
Anil Chawla has been working actively for many years to promote a modernHindu Dhram based on the ancient texts. His understanding of Hinduismmoves beyond the Bhakti(devotional) movement of past five hundred yearsand is critical of the illusionism of Shankaracharya which looked at the worldas maya. His approach is practical, matter-of-fact and is rooted in everydaylife even though it is deeply philosophical. He brings an engineers analyticapproach to understanding of Hinduism.
In the workshop, Anil Chawla will help the participants understand Hinduismfrom a scientific philosophical perspective. His holistic methodology isdifferent from the analytic-mechanistic approach usually adopted by modernscience. Yet, the methodology is neither irrational nor based on spiritual other-world experiences. He seeks faith but does not ask one to put ones mind tosleep. He will challenge one to think and to redefine ones life in a manner thatmakes it more fulfilling, more enjoyable and more prosperous.
The workshop will change ones understanding of Hinduism. However, in caseone is not convinced and disagrees, Anil Chawla promises to acceptdisagreement with grace. He says I utter. You utter. Both of us hear. The
process of uttering and listening has changed both of us. Let us both go backhome and think. May be some time in future, you will accept some of what Isaid and I will accept some of what you said!
It is proposed to have a series of workshops. The first of the series was heldin Bhopal on 11th March 2012. About 20 persons attended the workshop.
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This session will be devoted to understanding the concept of Trivarg as wellas to negative reasons for actions Krodh, Lobh, Moh, Ahankar, Abhimaan,Maan, Revenge, Jealousy, Hatred etc.
The session will also discuss the concept of vritti (aptitude) and varn(vocation). The concept of Trivarg will be examined in relation to many real-life contexts food, furniture, clothing, dance, music, literature, career, love,marriage, etc.
In addition the session will cover issues like prayer, worship and bhakti(devotion).
E. Session 4 Samapan(Conclusion)
The concluding session will be a practical session devoted to case studies.Members of audience may narrate their own life experiences and seekguidance in the matter of personal life situations based on the principleselaborated in the three sessions.
A cross-section of the audience at the workshop at Bhopal
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Workshop
By
Anil Chawla, B. Tech. IIT Bombay, LL. B.
Scientific Approach to Basics of Hinduism
First Session
Definitions
Session 1 - Definitions www.samarthbharat.com 2
Namaskar
Not Me
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Humble Requests
Please put off your mobile
lguhy Please tolerate me
ek Please excuse me if you know more than me
cgl ugha Let us try to understand without arguing
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Hindus in World 1
Swami Ghanananda Saraswati Swami Chetanananda
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Common Definitions of Hindu
Geographical
Racial / DNA Based
Vinoba Bhaves
Others
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Meaning of Hindu in Sanskrit
g~ $ bUnw fgUnw
Hkk $ jr Hkkjr
HkkjroZ
Moon in the Sky
Complete Universe - From Ocean to the Sky
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Bharatvarsh Limited Power Kings
Law making by universities
King as manager & enforcer
Role of Intellectual Class in every aspectof life
Respect of the learned key foundation
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Concept of Brahm
Cosmic Holistic reality
Anadi-Anant (No beginning, No end)
Net-Neti (Not this, Not this)
Everywhere but nowhere
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The Complete Universe
Satyam (Truth)
Shivam (Goodness)
Sundaram (Beauty)
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Yog Joining With Cosmic Being
Joining or aligning with Brahm
Many paths
Karm Marg my chosen path
Bhakti Marg Popular in past five centuries
Gyan Marg For the learned ones
Hath Yog Not so well accepted path
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Dev vs. Danav
Dev One who gives
Danav One who grabs
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Love A Divine Gift to Oneself
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Scientific Approach to Basics of Hinduism
Second Session
Trividhan(The Three Fundamental Laws)
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Scientific Method
Use your experience
Form a conjecture (Develop language)
Prediction
Test
Go back
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Stages of Belief
Hypotheses
Postulate
Theory
Axiom
Law
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Some Unwritten Rules of Science
Law of Positive Truth Positive needs evidence, Negativeneeds none
Corollary Nothing beyond matter and energy
Second Why / How is not allowed
Analytic-mechanistic view is encouraged,
Holistic is to be avoided
Purpose of life do not talk about it
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Law of Karm Every action produces some effect for the doer as well
as for the system
No action can ever be free
The effect may be immediate or may be delayed in time
and space
There exists a carry-over system (DHRUTI)
What you sow is what you reap
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Five Factors For Success
DHRUTI /kfr
DAKSHTA nrk
Desh ns
Kaal dky
Parakram ijke
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The Divine Paradox
In a fight between Dev and Danav, the ultimate
victory will be of Dev only even thoughapparently the opposite seems likely
Duration not specified
Satyamev Jayate
A half-truth Sanghe Shakti Kalyuge
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Non-Believer
For a Hindu, a Naastik is one who does notbelieve in the Three Fundamental Laws.
One may not believe in any form of man-like
God, but may yet be Aastik.
Naastiksdespised
All types and forms of Aastiksare accepted.
Examples of Naastik Jainism, Charvak
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Purpose of Art, Dance, Drama, Prayers etc.
To strengthen the faith in Trividhan
To help one see oneself as part of whole and not as I
To inspire to follow the faith in terms of acting as a DEVand not as a DANAV
To inspire to do acts that strengthen ones relationship
with the whole
To inspire to act as per Trivarg Dhram, Arth and Kaam
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Second Session
Trivarg(The Three Categories)
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The Negative Inspirations
Lobh(Greed)
Krodh(Anger)
Ahamkar, Maan, Abhimaan(Ego, Status, Conceit)
Moh(Delusion)
Pratishodh(Revenge)
Eirshya(Jealousy)
Bhay(Fear)
Ghrina(Hatred)
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The Positive Inspirations
Dharm Obligations in relationships
Arth - Resources
Kaam Desires
Moksh I do not understand it
Valmiki Ramayan makes no mention of it
Mahabharat says there is always doubt about Moksh. So follow only TRIVARG
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Examples of Dharm
Bodynsg
Aptitudeo`fk
Soniq=
Friendfe= Neighbour iM+kslh
Husband / Wife ifr @ iRuh
Father / Mother
Citizen
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Examples of Arth Land
House
Vehicle
Tools andequipments
Gold
Wife Son
Friend
Employee
Cow
Buffalo
Dog
Books
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Examples of Kaam Satisfaction
Wearing gold ornaments
Wearing nice clothes
Embracing ones beloved
Eating tasty food Listening to nice music
Seeing a beautiful painting
Enjoying a dance
Kaam is also called Anang
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The Golden Deer & Ram-Sita-Laxman
Discussions
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Food & Trivarg
What to eat and drink
When to eat
With whom?
Whose food?
How to eat?
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Dance, Music, Arts and Literature
All these appeal to Kaam
The challenge is to use Kaam and inspirea person to be stronger on the path ofDharm
The efficiency of an art is judged by its
ability to meet the challenge
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Prayer, Worship and Bhakti
Literal meaning of Bhakti feeling of being split from thecosmic reality or Brahm
Bhakti should make me a better part of the whole
Bhakti to seek selfish goals is wrong Example of Bhim
and Hanuman
Prayer can get temporary overdrafts
The purpose of prayer should always be (a) to inspireme to give up my ahamkar (b) to realize that more canbe achieved by becoming a part of the whole (c) tostrengthen my faith in Trividhan and (d) to push me tostick to the path of Trivarg
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