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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>20.5 Intensive at Surya Yoga, Phoenix 2020</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/20-5-intensive-at-surya-yoga-phoenix-2020--4248523</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection...]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4248523/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Education</category><copyright>Copyright Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg</url><title>20.5 Intensive at Surya Yoga, Phoenix 2020</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/20-5-intensive-at-surya-yoga-phoenix-2020--4248523</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:25:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive
By Girish Jha, MS, APA
www.girishjha.org 

तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>200229 6. Shanti Meditation in 3 steps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/200229-6-shanti-meditation-in-3-steps--23344508</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection of mind <br />-Goal of life- one common element in every human being <br />-Subject matter – end of suffering and awakening <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom connects person who desires to end suffering and awakening through teacher, who guides the path<br />Who is the most important in the journey? <br />-There are four factors – teacher, student, eastern wisdom and practice.<br />-The Seeker is the most important of the four factors.<br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Relaxation – mindfulness journey –1 <br /><br />यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्य चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि।<br />अधुनैव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि॥1- 4॥<br />yadi dehaṁ pṛthak kṛtya citi visramya tiṣṭhasi <br />adhunaiva sukhi santo bandhamukto bhaviṣyasi<br />If  you separate body ( it is already separate but due to identification , ego claims I am the body)  ( through knowledge in the mind by discernment) and allows the mind to rest within ( free from likes and dislikes ) , you can be in peace and happiness here and now.   You will become free from bondage. 1.4<br />Simple Relaxation- mindfulness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Self-awareness  – mindfulness journey –2 <br />Purify the mind by Pranayama to succeed in mindfulness<br />प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाअभ्यां वा प्राणस्य ॥३४॥<br />pracchardana-vidhāraṇa-ābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya ॥34॥<br />The goal ( mindfulness)  can be attained through breathing practices  ( that purifies the mind, removes the veil and gives remarkable focus). ||34||<br /><br />Self-awareness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Shanti Meditation -1  in five steps<br /><br />Preparation steps<br />1.Position of body – raising awareness <br />2.Being comfortable, carefree and casual <br />Five steps <br />1.Dharana <br />2.Pratyahara <br />3.Antaryatra<br />4.Pratyak consciousness<br />5.Bhavateet <br /><br />Conclusion steps <br />1.Doing nothing <br />2.Recitation <br />3.Returning <br />Notes by Seeker ? Disciple?  Student? Person?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23344508</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:42:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23344508/200229_6_shanti_meditation_in_3_steps.mp3" length="65619509" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive
By Girish Jha, MS, APA
www.girishjha.org 

तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>200229 5. Self-awareness practice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/200229-5-self-awareness-practice--23344507</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection of mind <br />-Goal of life- one common element in every human being <br />-Subject matter – end of suffering and awakening <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom connects person who desires to end suffering and awakening through teacher, who guides the path<br />Who is the most important in the journey? <br />-There are four factors – teacher, student, eastern wisdom and practice.<br />-The Seeker is the most important of the four factors.<br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Relaxation – mindfulness journey –1 <br /><br />यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्य चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि।<br />अधुनैव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि॥1- 4॥<br />yadi dehaṁ pṛthak kṛtya citi visramya tiṣṭhasi <br />adhunaiva sukhi santo bandhamukto bhaviṣyasi<br />If  you separate body ( it is already separate but due to identification , ego claims I am the body)  ( through knowledge in the mind by discernment) and allows the mind to rest within ( free from likes and dislikes ) , you can be in peace and happiness here and now.   You will become free from bondage. 1.4<br />Simple Relaxation- mindfulness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Self-awareness  – mindfulness journey –2 <br />Purify the mind by Pranayama to succeed in mindfulness<br />प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाअभ्यां वा प्राणस्य ॥३४॥<br />pracchardana-vidhāraṇa-ābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya ॥34॥<br />The goal ( mindfulness)  can be attained through breathing practices  ( that purifies the mind, removes the veil and gives remarkable focus). ||34||<br /><br />Self-awareness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Shanti Meditation -1  in five steps<br /><br />Preparation steps<br />1.Position of body – raising awareness <br />2.Being comfortable, carefree and casual <br />Five steps <br />1.Dharana <br />2.Pratyahara <br />3.Antaryatra<br />4.Pratyak consciousness<br />5.Bhavateet <br /><br />Conclusion steps <br />1.Doing nothing <br />2.Recitation <br />3.Returning <br />Notes by Seeker ? Disciple?  Student? Person?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23344507</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:42:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23344507/200229_5_self_awareness_practice.mp3" length="28979953" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive
By Girish Jha, MS, APA
www.girishjha.org 

तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1208</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>200229 4. Talk</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/200229-4-talk--23344506</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection of mind <br />-Goal of life- one common element in every human being <br />-Subject matter – end of suffering and awakening <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom connects person who desires to end suffering and awakening through teacher, who guides the path<br />Who is the most important in the journey? <br />-There are four factors – teacher, student, eastern wisdom and practice.<br />-The Seeker is the most important of the four factors.<br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Relaxation – mindfulness journey –1 <br /><br />यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्य चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि।<br />अधुनैव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि॥1- 4॥<br />yadi dehaṁ pṛthak kṛtya citi visramya tiṣṭhasi <br />adhunaiva sukhi santo bandhamukto bhaviṣyasi<br />If  you separate body ( it is already separate but due to identification , ego claims I am the body)  ( through knowledge in the mind by discernment) and allows the mind to rest within ( free from likes and dislikes ) , you can be in peace and happiness here and now.   You will become free from bondage. 1.4<br />Simple Relaxation- mindfulness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Self-awareness  – mindfulness journey –2 <br />Purify the mind by Pranayama to succeed in mindfulness<br />प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाअभ्यां वा प्राणस्य ॥३४॥<br />pracchardana-vidhāraṇa-ābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya ॥34॥<br />The goal ( mindfulness)  can be attained through breathing practices  ( that purifies the mind, removes the veil and gives remarkable focus). ||34||<br /><br />Self-awareness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Shanti Meditation -1  in five steps<br /><br />Preparation steps<br />1.Position of body – raising awareness <br />2.Being comfortable, carefree and casual <br />Five steps <br />1.Dharana <br />2.Pratyahara <br />3.Antaryatra<br />4.Pratyak consciousness<br />5.Bhavateet <br /><br />Conclusion steps <br />1.Doing nothing <br />2.Recitation <br />3.Returning <br />Notes by Seeker ? Disciple?  Student? Person?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23344506</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:42:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23344506/200229_4_talk.mp3" length="30290255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive
By Girish Jha, MS, APA
www.girishjha.org 

तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>200229 3. Sharing of exp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/200229-3-sharing-of-exp--23344504</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection of mind <br />-Goal of life- one common element in every human being <br />-Subject matter – end of suffering and awakening <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom connects person who desires to end suffering and awakening through teacher, who guides the path<br />Who is the most important in the journey? <br />-There are four factors – teacher, student, eastern wisdom and practice.<br />-The Seeker is the most important of the four factors.<br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Relaxation – mindfulness journey –1 <br /><br />यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्य चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि।<br />अधुनैव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि॥1- 4॥<br />yadi dehaṁ pṛthak kṛtya citi visramya tiṣṭhasi <br />adhunaiva sukhi santo bandhamukto bhaviṣyasi<br />If  you separate body ( it is already separate but due to identification , ego claims I am the body)  ( through knowledge in the mind by discernment) and allows the mind to rest within ( free from likes and dislikes ) , you can be in peace and happiness here and now.   You will become free from bondage. 1.4<br />Simple Relaxation- mindfulness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Self-awareness  – mindfulness journey –2 <br />Purify the mind by Pranayama to succeed in mindfulness<br />प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाअभ्यां वा प्राणस्य ॥३४॥<br />pracchardana-vidhāraṇa-ābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya ॥34॥<br />The goal ( mindfulness)  can be attained through breathing practices  ( that purifies the mind, removes the veil and gives remarkable focus). ||34||<br /><br />Self-awareness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Shanti Meditation -1  in five steps<br /><br />Preparation steps<br />1.Position of body – raising awareness <br />2.Being comfortable, carefree and casual <br />Five steps <br />1.Dharana <br />2.Pratyahara <br />3.Antaryatra<br />4.Pratyak consciousness<br />5.Bhavateet <br /><br />Conclusion steps <br />1.Doing nothing <br />2.Recitation <br />3.Returning <br />Notes by Seeker ? Disciple?  Student? Person?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23344504</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:41:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23344504/200229_3_sharing_of_exp.mp3" length="21050431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive
By Girish Jha, MS, APA
www.girishjha.org 

तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>877</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>200229 2. Relaxation-mindfulness Practice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/200229-2-relaxation-mindfulness-practice--23344502</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection of mind <br />-Goal of life- one common element in every human being <br />-Subject matter – end of suffering and awakening <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom connects person who desires to end suffering and awakening through teacher, who guides the path<br />Who is the most important in the journey? <br />-There are four factors – teacher, student, eastern wisdom and practice.<br />-The Seeker is the most important of the four factors.<br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Relaxation – mindfulness journey –1 <br /><br />यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्य चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि।<br />अधुनैव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि॥1- 4॥<br />yadi dehaṁ pṛthak kṛtya citi visramya tiṣṭhasi <br />adhunaiva sukhi santo bandhamukto bhaviṣyasi<br />If  you separate body ( it is already separate but due to identification , ego claims I am the body)  ( through knowledge in the mind by discernment) and allows the mind to rest within ( free from likes and dislikes ) , you can be in peace and happiness here and now.   You will become free from bondage. 1.4<br />Simple Relaxation- mindfulness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Self-awareness  – mindfulness journey –2 <br />Purify the mind by Pranayama to succeed in mindfulness<br />प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाअभ्यां वा प्राणस्य ॥३४॥<br />pracchardana-vidhāraṇa-ābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya ॥34॥<br />The goal ( mindfulness)  can be attained through breathing practices  ( that purifies the mind, removes the veil and gives remarkable focus). ||34||<br /><br />Self-awareness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Shanti Meditation -1  in five steps<br /><br />Preparation steps<br />1.Position of body – raising awareness <br />2.Being comfortable, carefree and casual <br />Five steps <br />1.Dharana <br />2.Pratyahara <br />3.Antaryatra<br />4.Pratyak consciousness<br />5.Bhavateet <br /><br />Conclusion steps <br />1.Doing nothing <br />2.Recitation <br />3.Returning <br />Notes by Seeker ? Disciple?  Student? Person?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23344502</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:41:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23344502/200229_2_relaxation_mindfulness_practice.mp3" length="36510741" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Girish Jha, Coach &amp; Mentor</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive
By Girish Jha, MS, APA
www.girishjha.org 

तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1522</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>200229 1. Talk-1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/200229-1-talk-1--23344500</link><description><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am I a seeker? <br />-Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.<br />-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness <br />How to become a seeker <br />-Learning four connections <br />-Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection of mind <br />-Goal of life- one common element in every human being <br />-Subject matter – end of suffering and awakening <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom connects person who desires to end suffering and awakening through teacher, who guides the path<br />Who is the most important in the journey? <br />-There are four factors – teacher, student, eastern wisdom and practice.<br />-The Seeker is the most important of the four factors.<br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Relaxation – mindfulness journey –1 <br /><br />यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्य चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि।<br />अधुनैव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि॥1- 4॥<br />yadi dehaṁ pṛthak kṛtya citi visramya tiṣṭhasi <br />adhunaiva sukhi santo bandhamukto bhaviṣyasi<br />If  you separate body ( it is already separate but due to identification , ego claims I am the body)  ( through knowledge in the mind by discernment) and allows the mind to rest within ( free from likes and dislikes ) , you can be in peace and happiness here and now.   You will become free from bondage. 1.4<br />Simple Relaxation- mindfulness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Self-awareness  – mindfulness journey –2 <br />Purify the mind by Pranayama to succeed in mindfulness<br />प्रच्छर्दनविधारणाअभ्यां वा प्राणस्य ॥३४॥<br />pracchardana-vidhāraṇa-ābhyāṁ vā prāṇasya ॥34॥<br />The goal ( mindfulness)  can be attained through breathing practices  ( that purifies the mind, removes the veil and gives remarkable focus). ||34||<br /><br />Self-awareness practice <br />Know it- understand it- practice it- experience it – share experiences to progress <br /><br />Shanti Meditation -1  in five steps<br /><br />Preparation steps<br />1.Position of body – raising awareness <br />2.Being comfortable, carefree and casual <br />Five steps <br />1.Dharana <br />2.Pratyahara <br />3.Antaryatra<br />4.Pratyak consciousness<br />5.Bhavateet <br /><br />Conclusion steps <br />1.Doing nothing <br />2.Recitation <br />3.Returning <br />Notes by Seeker ? 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तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।
 आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥
 —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः

That is action, which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Authentic Himalayan meditation intensive<br />By Girish Jha, MS, APA<br /><a href="http://www.girishjha.org" rel="noopener">www.girishjha.org</a> <br /><br />तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये।<br /> आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥<br /> —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायः<br /><br />That is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.<br />जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रता<br />तस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।<br />आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-<br />र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥<br />Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What is the intensive workshop? <br />-What is our true nature?<br />-What is real and what is everything else?<br />-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.<br />-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?<br />-Practices that work in our contemporary life.<br /><br />What you will take away from this intensive <br />-Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering<br />-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices<br />-Digital delivery of files by email <br />-Minimize or removal of stress and suffering <br />-Discover your true nature <br />-Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element <br />ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।<br />तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।<br />मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।<br />ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥<br />Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |<br />Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |<br />Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |<br />Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||<br /><br />Lead us from the unreal to the real<br />Lead us from darkness to light<br />Lead us from death to immortality<br />Aum peace, peace, peace!<br /><br /><br />3 hours intensive – session -1<br />Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />And succeed in mindfulness / meditation<br /><br />Knowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering <br />-Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom <br />-This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. <br />-Our true nature is SatChitAnanda <br />Janati( to Know it)<br />-Know the principles of eastern wisdom <br />-Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom <br />Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)<br />-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering <br />-First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind <br />Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)<br />-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind <br />-Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group <br />Am...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3733</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ead3c92649f74ed8e48d7df448ecdbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
