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What is Silence? Group Reflection question: What are tangible measures that you can take to think before you speak? Some of the ways are to slow down. We have a tendency to react so we should slow down. One of the ways to do so is by quietude of mind and japa.  We should have […]

What is Independence Part 1 & Review Reflection Question: What are some inner adjustments you can make to become more independent of the articles, beings and circumstances in your life? Group Reflection: Develop quietude of the mind and follow your dharma. These are the key armors against pleasure-seeking. Change is changeless, and if you prepare

What is Sacrifice Introduction All that we need in life is free. All that we don’t need in life is expensive. “The life unexamined is not worth living,” as shared by Socrates.  A life unexamined is worth less. We all wonder how to make life more worthwhile?  Prince Arjuna had the same questions and so

Living the Gita RAWs RAW for Week 1 — Sep 17, 2020Print out Prince Arjuna’s Questions. Read, write, and complete reflections. RAW for Week 2 — Sep 24, 2020Whenever your mind is disturbed — drink a glass of water and feel that it is calming your mind.  If that doesn’t help — wash your hands with soap and then don’t moisturize your hands

What is Efficiency? Group Reflection question: What are ways in which you can shift your attitude from focusing on the results of your actions to focusing on your action? Recognize that we are not the sole doer of our actions. There are external factors that come into play.  So do your best and leave the

What is Grief Introduction One of the smears in Canadian history is the residential schools in which 150,000 indigenous children were forced into schools to become like a “typical Canadian”.  Tens of thousands were sexually abused and thousands died in those schools. This was done by force to create “oneness”.  This is an example of

What is Prioritization Introduction: Are you prioritizing peace (shreyas) over pleasure (preyas)? Bhakta (Rishi) Prahlada still wanted the best for his father. In Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 7.5.30, he says: punaḥ punaś carvita-carvaṇānām We are experiencing the same things over and over, never realizing that there is no meaning in our actions.  What we’ve experienced in

What is Righteousness Introduction Who would you choose as a greater superhero — Batman or Superman? Majority voted for Batman because you cannot become Superman but you can become Batman.  Batman doesn’t have an inherent special power but he thinks and acts in a heroic way.  The character Bruce Wayne has everything in life i.e.

What is Sin Introduction In the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavan Krishna shares an analysis of seekers. All are seekers; the difference is in what they are seeking. There are four types of seekers, from lowest to highest: 4. Arthi: Seekers who seek to escape from pain. 3. Artharthi: Seekers who seek to embrace pleasure, possession, and position. 2.

What is Peace Introduction In Srimad Bhagavatam, in a dialogue between Bhagavati Lakshmi and Bhagavan Narayana, Bhagavati Lakshmi asks Him, “The whole world bows down and prays to You and says Your name, but their minds are on me.  Why so when it is only You who can give peace?” This is a reminder to