Titiksha – Endurance
April 13, 2022 Notes by Dhruva Shreejay Review We reviewed the first 5 of 9 virtues to always be happy: Viveka – prioritization, our ability to know what is important and do it – having a plan each day Vairagya…
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Cheerful & Careful Channeling of Energy
March 30, 2022 Notes by Ambika Mishra Story One day, a man was asked to paint a boat. He came, with his tools, such as the paints and brushes, and painted the boat exactly how the owner wanted it. While…
Uparamā – Understanding Instead of Reacting
March 16, 2022 Notes by Rishi Nene Review Uparamā – Understanding. Our ability to see things from different points of view. Opposite of Understanding is intolerance – not able to accept the view of another. Uparamā Uparamā means to be understanding and be…
Uparamā – Perspective
March 9, 2022 Notes by Dhruva Shreejay Review We reviewed the first 5 of 9 virtues to always be happy: Viveka – prioritization, our ability to know what is important and do it. Vairagya – cheerful acceptance, how we can…
Uparamā – Understanding
March 2, 2022 Notes by Akshera Mukkamala Review We are talking about the 9 virtues to be happy all the time. The first one we learned is Viveka – Prioritization. The second one is Vairagya – Cheerful Acceptance. The third…
Dama – Take on Responsibilities
February 23, 2022 Dama means discipline which is essentially – Our ability to overcome our likes and dislikes. Our ability to do what is right instead of what our body is telling us to do. StoryOnce Kauravas, with an intention…
Dama – Discipline through Japa
February 16, 2022 Notes by Rishi Nene Review 1. Dhama – Control of Senses Examples:-Control dopamine levels (pleasure). 2. Shama – Quietude of Mind Examples:-Change the relationship with the major distractions of life. Have a clean and organized environment. Story about a…
Dama – Enduring Discomfort
February 2, 2022 Notes by Dhruva Shreejay Review We reviewed the first 4 of 9 virtues to always be happy: Viveka – prioritization, our ability to know what is important and do it. Vairagya – cheerful acceptance, how we can…
Dama – Discipline
January 19, 2022 Notes by Ambika Mishra Review Last class, we talked about Shama, control of thoughts. Shama is when you are able to control your thoughts and have a quietude of mind. One way you can practice Shama is by…
Śama -Quietude through Service
January 12, 2022 Notes by Rishi Nene Review 1. Viveka – Prioritization Examples: -Plan what you’re going to do in a day. -Find what’s most important to least important. 2. Vairagya – Cheerful Acceptance Examples: – You don’t have control over…