When we are caught up in a delusion and we are not aware of it, then we feel troubled by the people around us. This is the first stage.
When we come to know that this is all the creation of our own mind, then we feel angry with ourselves, and we feel troubled by our own mind. How many people have had this experience? You know that you are miserable because of your own mind and not due to others. This is the second stage
In the first stage, a person is caught up in delusion and is not aware that he is caught up, and so he blames the world rather than his own mind for his circumstances. And because he cannot correct the world, he starts feeling helpless, and angry. And this increases the violent tendencies in him.
Those who are at least aware that they are troubled by their own mind are slightly more intelligent than those in the first stage. Such people do not blame the world for their circumstances, or their misery. Instead, they start blaming themselves, and this is where they get stuck. They blame themselves and get caught up in feelings of guilt.
The third stage which is above these two stages, is where one is unaffected by Maya.
In this stage, a person is fully aware that everything that happens is because of Mayaor because of the mind, and he does not get entangled into it.
He knows that this is the nature of the mind, and delusion is the nature of Maya. Yet he also knows that he is not the mind, and neither is he the one trapped in delusion (Maya).
So he does not resist or interfere with the nature of the mind, and neither does he get caught in Maya. He lets both of them function the way they do.
Such wise ones know that the mind can be influenced by multiple factors.
A good example of this is the food you eat. There is a saying, ‘Jaisa Ann Waisa Mann’ (which translates as ‘You are what you eat’. Here meaning, what you eat influences your mind and your behaviour).
So the mind is influenced by the food you eat, by the environment you are in, and by the particular phase of time you may be in.
Time also has an effect on the mind. There are instances when your mind is caught up in storms of emotion because of the phase of time that you are in.
So time, food and the environment, are the three factors which influence the mind.
|| Jai Guru Dev ||
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Sunday, August 11, 2013
PRE TTC ON 29AUG
We are pleased to inform you that next Pre TTC in Andhra Pradesh is scheduled on Aug 31st, Sep 1st & Sep 7th, Sep 8that Manasa Ganga Ashram, Hyderabad. Attached is the application form
Deadlines :
Last date of submission of applications is on 20th Aug'13
You can send the scanned copy of application to prettc.ap@
Those who had applied earlier need not to apply again , mention your Form ID and Confirm participation by mail to prettc.ap@gmail.com by 17th Aug'13.
Address:
Please note that the hard copies should reach AP Pre TTC Desk and the address is
AP PRE TTC DESK
C/O.VYAKTI VIKAS KENDRA, HYDERABAD
6-3-883/3, 5TH FLOOR,
R.K.PLAZA, PUNJAGUTTA CIRCLE,
HYDERABAD - 500082.
PH: 23400782 / 65218418
The invitation letter would be mailed to you on 26th Aug'13.
Eligibility criteria is :
- Should have done Part 1 / Yes+.
- Completed 1 year into Art of Living.
- Should be 20yrs completed.
- Completed Studies / Graduation
- 1 Part II course
Contact
- Email : prettc.ap@gmail.com
- Phone : Srini : 9490225845, Raghavan : 8886333014
Regards,
AP Pre - TTC Desk
Announcement as on 10Aug2013
MANASA GANGA ASHRAM ACTIVITIES
DSN Course
PART II Course
Art Excel Course
YES COURSE
Sri Sri Yoga Course
Yes+ Course
Yes+ Course in Districts
PART I Course
| 1 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | YES2 | 9985628659 / 23400782 | |
| 2 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | YES++ | 7799050555 / 9948222882 | |
| 3 | 12/09/13 to 15/09/13 | Part II | 9848160552 / 23400782 |
DSN Course
| 1 | 22/0/8/13 to 25/08/13 | TTD Kalyana Mantap, Bhongiri, Nalgonda | 9900377994 / 9866243377 / 7842911229 / 9948654994 | |
| 2 | 22/0/8/13 to 25/08/13 | Sri Sri Niranjan Meditation Hall 43-28-3, 2nd Floor, Near Rajahmundry Saree Mandir, Kuppilivarithota, Street No.2, Dondaparti Junction. Vishakhapatnam | 9441824864 | |
| 3 | 22/0/8/13 to 25/08/13 | Sri Sri Guru sannadhi, Vivekananda nagar colony, Kukatapally | 9000448819 | 3500/- |
| 4 | 19/09/13 22/09/13 | Krishna Banquets, Near Uddupi Hotel, Indira Nagar, Gachibowli | 8142727766 | 3500/- |
PART II Course
| 1 | 22/08/13 to 25/08/13 | Dayanand Yoga Kendra, Nizamabad | 9866477876 | 2500/- |
| 2 | 29/08/13 to 01/09/13 | Haryana Bhavan, Paradise. | 9346476175 / 9391034913 | 3500/- |
Art Excel Course
| 1 | 13/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 5pm to 7.30pm | Sainikpuri | 9866471307 | 1500/- |
| 2 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 4pm to 7pm | Aster Block Association Hall, Bhanu Township, Hafeezpet Road, Miyapur. | 9849773475 | 1500/- |
YES COURSE
| 1 | 14/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6.30pm to 9pm | West Maredpally | 9346476175 / 9391034913 | 1500/- |
| 2 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6am to 8am & 6pm to 8pm | Gokul Degree College, Beside Gokul Theatre, Yerragadda. | 9912431210 | 1500/- |
Sri Sri Yoga Course
| 1 | 02/09/13 to 06/09/13 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Kapra, Near Saket | 9866471307 | 350/- |
Yes+ Course
| 1 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6am to 9am | Gayatri Elegents, Plot No.216, 2nd Floor, Vasavi Nagar, Kharkhana | 9505616699 | 2500/- |
| 2 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6pm to 9pm | Jambagh | 9505616699 | 2500/- |
| 3 | 21/08/13 to 25/08/13 | 5.30pm to 9pm | Navjeevan high school ramkote Abids | 9440638447 | 2500/- |
| 4 | 21/08/13 to 26/08/13 | 6am to 9.30am | Swasa Nilayam HUDA Colony Chandanagar | 9160006045 | 2500/- |
| 5 | 28/08/13 to 01/09/13 | 6am to 9am | Gachibowli | 8142727766 / 9966355512 | 2500/- |
| 6 | 28/08/13 to 02/09/13 | 5.30pm to 9pm | Mehdipatnam | 9985770191 | 2500/- |
| 7 | 28/08/13 to 02/09/13 | 6am to 9.30am | Near Petrol Pump, Madhapur | 9177927157 | 2500/- |
| 8 | 05/09/13 to 09/09/13 | 5.30pm to 9pm | H.No.1, Plot No.1, Sindhi Colony, Paradise | 7702991420/ 9346476175 | 2500/- |
Yes+ Course in Districts
| 1 | 20/08/13 to 25/08/13 | 6pm to 9pm | Grandhalayam Near Muncipal Park Tirupati, Chittoor | 9603202100 |
PART I Course
S.NO.
| DATE |
TIME
| PLACE |
CONTACT NO
| DONATION |
| 1 | 12/08/13 to 14/08/13 | 6pm to 9pm | Times of India Building, Banjara Hills | 9848436511 | 1750/- |
| 2 | 13/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6am to 8.30am | YMIS, Sultan Bazar | 9989184033 | 1500/- |
| 3 | 13/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6am to 8.30am | Mehdipatnam | 9949508811 | 1500/- |
| 4 | 13/08/13 to 17/08/13 | 6am to 8.30am | West Maredpally | 9346476175 / 9391034913 | 1500/- |
| 5 | 13/08/13 to 17/08/13 | 5.30am to 8am | 275, Phase 2, Saket, road 14 Saket | 9989740749 | 1500/- |
| 6 | 15/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 5.45am to 8.45am & 10am to 1pm & 6pm to 9pm | Plot No.37, Behind RTO Office, Trimulgherry | 9440150307 / 9291519770 | 1500/- |
| 7 | 16/08/13 to 21/08/13 | 6am to 8.30am & 10am to 1pm & 6pm to 9pm | Vasavi Adyathmika Kendram, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Kothapet. | 9866749268 / 9849401657 | 1500/- |
| 8 | 16/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 6am to 9am | Party Hall, Creative Sneha Apts, Opp Fresh Super Market,Botanical Garden Road, Kondapur | 9848054746 / 9030636363 / 9849377711 | 1750/- |
| 9 | 16/08/13 to 18/08/13 | 5pm to 9pm | Sri Sri Bhavan, Inside Moti Bhavan Compound, adj. to Nasr Pre-Primary School, Raj Bhavan Road | 23315411 / 9440049149 | 1750/- |
| 10 | 19/08/13 to 24/08/13 | 4.45pm to 7.45pm | Iriset Mettuguda -Tarnaka Road | 9885191810 /8790327077 | 1500/- |
| 11 | 19/08/13 to 24/08/13 | 10.30am to 1pm |
Who and what is Narayana?
Narayana is not a person. Narayana is the consciousness which is present in the human nervous system. Narayana is made up of light; a body that is made up of light. When you become totally hollow and empty, you incorporate that light body within you, and that is Narayana. That is why when anyone sees a monk in India they say 'Namo Narayana', I adore the Narayana in you.
Now where is Narayana?
Narayana is in a king, because a king is the collective consciousness. He is not supposed to think about himself but he has to think about the entire country and all the people, and maintain them. So because of the love and compassion that a king has for his own people, he is elevated to the level of Narayana; the pure light.
Then it is said, Vaidya Narayana. A doctor is Narayana.
A doctor while treating his patient does not think of how much he is earning. His total concern is in the well-being of the person. Narayana is in every doctor, every doctor is Narayana.
Who else is Narayana? (Audience says: The husband)
Yes, if he’s totally committed to the family, and if he is there for his wife.
The wife has to consider him Narayana! He cannot proclaim himself to be Narayana. (Laughter) The husband maintains the whole family and he doesn’t want anything for himself. He wants for everybody. So he is a Narayana.
A saint is Narayana because a saint wants the welfare of everybody. A doctor is Narayana. A selfless king is a Narayana. Guru is Narayana. A teacher is Narayana. A guest who comes over is also Narayana because Narayana comes in many forms.
Anyone who helps you in need without any selfish motive is called Apath Narayana. A Narayana who comes in when there is a problem is Apath Narayana.
There is one more term called Daridra Narayana. One who doesn’t have anything, one who is poor, he is a Narayana without money (Lakshmi).
So when you do charity, see that he (the poor man) is Narayana and do charity, and don't see him as a worm out there and do charity. So do charity also with a sense of sacredness. See even the poorest and the less fortunate ones as Narayana.
So you can see Narayana in a miserable person, Narayana in a doctor, in a saint, in the head of the family and in a king. They are all Narayana. Everywhere is Narayana.
In the Narayana Upanishads it is very beautifully said, 'Narayana is in the front, at the back, on the sides, on top and at the bottom. Narayana is everywhere!'
Narayana Parojyotih Atmanarayanah Parah
Narayana is the Brahman (divinity). Narayana is the atma (soul), the Self in you. Narayana is the light. This entire universe is existing in a milky ocean and that ocean is called Narayana.
|| Jai Guru Dev ||
Now where is Narayana?
Narayana is in a king, because a king is the collective consciousness. He is not supposed to think about himself but he has to think about the entire country and all the people, and maintain them. So because of the love and compassion that a king has for his own people, he is elevated to the level of Narayana; the pure light.
Then it is said, Vaidya Narayana. A doctor is Narayana.
A doctor while treating his patient does not think of how much he is earning. His total concern is in the well-being of the person. Narayana is in every doctor, every doctor is Narayana.
Who else is Narayana? (Audience says: The husband)
Yes, if he’s totally committed to the family, and if he is there for his wife.
The wife has to consider him Narayana! He cannot proclaim himself to be Narayana. (Laughter) The husband maintains the whole family and he doesn’t want anything for himself. He wants for everybody. So he is a Narayana.
A saint is Narayana because a saint wants the welfare of everybody. A doctor is Narayana. A selfless king is a Narayana. Guru is Narayana. A teacher is Narayana. A guest who comes over is also Narayana because Narayana comes in many forms.
Anyone who helps you in need without any selfish motive is called Apath Narayana. A Narayana who comes in when there is a problem is Apath Narayana.
There is one more term called Daridra Narayana. One who doesn’t have anything, one who is poor, he is a Narayana without money (Lakshmi).
So when you do charity, see that he (the poor man) is Narayana and do charity, and don't see him as a worm out there and do charity. So do charity also with a sense of sacredness. See even the poorest and the less fortunate ones as Narayana.
So you can see Narayana in a miserable person, Narayana in a doctor, in a saint, in the head of the family and in a king. They are all Narayana. Everywhere is Narayana.
In the Narayana Upanishads it is very beautifully said, 'Narayana is in the front, at the back, on the sides, on top and at the bottom. Narayana is everywhere!'
Narayana Parojyotih Atmanarayanah Parah
Narayana is the Brahman (divinity). Narayana is the atma (soul), the Self in you. Narayana is the light. This entire universe is existing in a milky ocean and that ocean is called Narayana.
|| Jai Guru Dev ||
Saturday, January 19, 2013
A Big Plus for Youth - YES! + Course @ Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
A Big Plus for Youth - YES! + Course (18-30 yrs) in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
When: Monday, January 28, 2013 5:30pm
U have got the biggest apportunity now to do this with Sri Ashok Prasad
Where ? in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore. The upcoming YES+ is going to conducted
at following venue.: Art of Living Center #27, "Sri Sri", Panchasheela Block, 3rd stage BEML Layout, Double Road, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
(Landmark : Next to Cricket Coaching Ground)
For Registration Contact : Bhanuprakash (09880177693) Narayan (09845981970)
About the course:
YES+ is a fun, dynamic course for college students and young professionals that can give your life the boost of energy you have been looking for.
To get the most out of life, we need to increase energy, conserve the energy we have, and manage our time well. YES+ teaches us how to be productive and dynamic while staying cool and centered. During YES+, you learn powerful breathing techniques, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom for our modern world. You can take these techniques back home, incorporate them in your daily lives, and as a result, experience a range of benefits.
Benefits
Strengthen leadership skills
Enhance memory + concentration
Eliminate doubt and worry
Improve relationships
Stress and anxiety relief
Increase productivity + Self Confidence
Be happy, vibrant + joyful
Restful sleep, stronger immune system
You can also arrange a gathering of your friends and some of us can come and introduce YES!+ to them in an informal way.
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YES!+ contents keep changing, making it a surprise full, eventful experience even for repeaters! So if you wish to repeat the course, let us know
beforehand.
When: Monday, January 28, 2013 5:30pm
U have got the biggest apportunity now to do this with Sri Ashok Prasad
Where ? in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore. The upcoming YES+ is going to conducted
at following venue.: Art of Living Center #27, "Sri Sri", Panchasheela Block, 3rd stage BEML Layout, Double Road, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
(Landmark : Next to Cricket Coaching Ground)
For Registration Contact : Bhanuprakash (09880177693) Narayan (09845981970)
About the course:
YES+ is a fun, dynamic course for college students and young professionals that can give your life the boost of energy you have been looking for.
To get the most out of life, we need to increase energy, conserve the energy we have, and manage our time well. YES+ teaches us how to be productive and dynamic while staying cool and centered. During YES+, you learn powerful breathing techniques, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom for our modern world. You can take these techniques back home, incorporate them in your daily lives, and as a result, experience a range of benefits.
Benefits
Strengthen leadership skills
Enhance memory + concentration
Eliminate doubt and worry
Improve relationships
Stress and anxiety relief
Increase productivity + Self Confidence
Be happy, vibrant + joyful
Restful sleep, stronger immune system
You can also arrange a gathering of your friends and some of us can come and introduce YES!+ to them in an informal way.
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What is YES!+
please do visit : http://yesplus.ca/what-is-yes/
please do visit : http://yesplus.ca/what-is-yes/
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YES!+ contents keep changing, making it a surprise full, eventful experience even for repeaters! So if you wish to repeat the course, let us know
beforehand.
We would need your support & blessings to make it BIG . Jai Gurudev
Pre TTC Shcedule for February and March 2013
Dear Ones,
February Pre TTC 4 @ Manasaganga :
16th and 17 th Feb, and 23rd and 24th Feb. Last date for applications to reach Hyderabad IC 4th February.
March Pre TTC 5 @ Tanuku.
9th and 10th March and 16th and 17 th March. Last date for applications to reach Hyderabad IC 25th February.
Eligibility: 1 year in AOL, 1 Part II, Graduate and/or 22yrs complete. Should have email id.
For any inquiries feel free to call 9866498377.
Lots of Love & Regards,
Vaishali Venkatanarayan.
Information Centre - Andhra Pradesh
6459 0666 / 6459 0290 / 6459 0390
Google+ Hangout with Gurudev on Jan 26th - Step by Step Instructions for Newbies
Jai Gurudev!
Dear all,
We all know about first ever Google+ hangout with Gurudev on Jan 26th, 8.30PM Indian Standard Time (10AM EST & 3 PM GMT).
This is great opportunity for everyone to ask questions (even non-AOL) directly to Gurudev on
"WHAT CAN WE DO FOR A VIOLENCE-FREE & STRESS-FREE SOCIETY"
Short video link about this hangout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlcaGaSl-Fs&feature=player_embedded
Here is a step by step procedure for joining Gurudev's Hangout (you may want to download the picture attachments in this mail before you start)
Dear all,
We all know about first ever Google+ hangout with Gurudev on Jan 26th, 8.30PM Indian Standard Time (10AM EST & 3 PM GMT).
This is great opportunity for everyone to ask questions (even non-AOL) directly to Gurudev on
"WHAT CAN WE DO FOR A VIOLENCE-FREE & STRESS-FREE SOCIETY"
Short video link about this hangout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlcaGaSl-Fs&feature=player_embedded
Here is a step by step procedure for joining Gurudev's Hangout (you may want to download the picture attachments in this mail before you start)
- Log in with your Google Account. If you don't have one create one - takes less than a minute (or two if you are slow)
- Here is the link to create an account : https://accounts.google.com/SignUp?service=mail&continue=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F<mpl=default&hl=en
- Once you are logged in click https://plus.google.com/events/coba0vjo57hl8g0p5pb1r2in6ks
- This is the Gurudev's Google Hangout Event Page
- Confirm your attendance. Refer to the Picture "HangoutInstructions-01.png" on how to confirm your attendance
- Next confirm that you are attending with +9 Guests Refer to the Picture "HangoutInstructions-02.png" on how to confirm that you are attending with 9 guests
- And then, You can then Invite others to this event "HangoutInstructions-03.png" on how to invite others
- Finally, (keep posting as many as you can) Post your questions to Gurudev with hashtag #SriSriHangout "HangoutInstructions-04.png" on how to post questions
Best Regards & Jai Gurudev
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