2. What is Art of living?
We are so dependent on our job, relations, health, fame,
all of which can never be secured. Depending on these
external factors make us so weak.
“Dharma at the first level is to understand #karma
(cause and effect); the second level is knowing how to
appreciate what we already have which is the source of
our #happiness, and at the same time realizing its
nature of #impermanence”
3. 5 MORAL
EVILS
● Lust (Kaam)
It makes an individual
weak-willed and
unreliable.
● Anger (Krodh)
Anger needs to be
controlled. Aperson
overcome by 'krodh' loses
his balance of mind and
becomes incapable of
thinking.
4. ● Greed (Lobh)
Greed is a strong desire
to possess what rightfully
belongs to others.It takes
a person away from his
religious and social
duties.
Attachment (Moh)
Strong attachment that an
individual has to worldly
possessions and
relationships.
5. ● False Pride : (Ahankar)
Means false pride due to
one's possessions,
material wealth,
intelligence or powers.
6. 5 Virtues to combat
5 Evils
● Truthful Living (Sat)
It means living according
to the way of God i.e. the
thoughts should match
the words that a person
speaks and his action
should also match his
words.
● Patience (Dhiraj)
Implies a high level of
tolerance and empathy
for others.It requires
control over ones ego
and willingness to
overlook anothers
weakness or mistakes.
7. ● Courage (Himmat)
Means bravery i.e.
absence of fear. It is the
ability to stake ones life
for ones convictions and
for saving others from
injustice or cruelty.
● Temperance (Santokh)
Means self control which
has to be developed
through meditation and
prayers.
8. ● Justice (Niaon)
Means freedom and
equal opportunities for
all.Respect for the rights
of others and
strictabsence of attempts
to exploit a fellow being.
9. If living life is an art, how can we enrich
our lives and live happily?
● Happiness is understanding the things we can't change
and working on those we can.
● Learn to love the people around us.
● Put your whole effort in whatever you do.
● Learn to love the things you do or do only the things you
love.
10. How to live life
artfully:
Pay attention:
Look deeply at the world of everyday things around you, and wonder.
When you face the world with open eyes, you discover mysteries
everywhere.
Surround yourself with inspiring people and inspiring things:
There is a common saying that if you want to be the best at anything,
surround yourself with people who are better than you. It is the constant
challenge of striving to reach their heights that drives us to innovate, to
create, and ultimately to master our field, whether that be art, invention,
business, love, or anything else.
11. Capture your dreams:
Knowing what you want to attain is the first step to attaining it.
“if you can’t tie your goals to deep-rooted dreams and desires,
you’ll never have the energy to attain them or, if you do
manage to accomplish them, for them to have much meaning”.
Be appreciative:
Appreciating the world around you is the key to dwelling
comfortably within it, even as you strive to attain your wildest
dreams.
