- The document discusses various techniques for controlling and disciplining the mind, including Jeevan Vigyan, Preksha Dhyana, Art of Living, Transcendental Meditation, and Vipassana.
- Jeevan Vigyan teaches positive values and helps develop emotional competence through controlling emotions. Preksha Dhyana involves relaxation and awareness techniques like Kayotsarg.
- Art of Living introduces techniques like Sudarshan Kriya to reduce stress through breathwork. Transcendental Meditation moves the mind from surface thoughts to deeper levels of consciousness. Vipassana involves mindful observation of the breath without control.
Yoga has a lot to offer children in terms of their health as well as complete well being. Yoga offers us a tool by which we can provide a safe and healthy future for our beloved children. Yoga is both preventive as well as therapeutic for health problems that face children and is also rehabilitative in many situations. It is also important to understand the special needs of the children when teaching them Yoga and methods to create interest in them for this great jewel of our cultural heritage. Yoga helps children cultivate conscious awareness and increases self-awareness and self- confidence. This article describes the health needs of children, as well as the benefits of Yoga for children. In addition, the author describes ways by which the teaching of Yoga for children can be more meaningful as experienced in Ananda Ashram at Pondicherry. Benefits of Yoga Sport in stimulating children to take up the practice of Yoga is described along with important Yoga practices for children such as play Yoga, Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Mudras, relaxation and teaching of Yoga theory. Yogic values need to be introduced to children in order to make them aware and conscious of these wonderful concepts of daily living, which are qualities to be imbibed with joy, and not learnt with fear or compulsion. The parents and teachers can by example show their children the importance of these qualities and when the children see the good examples of their parents and teachers living there principles they will surely follow suit sooner than later.
Sports Psycholgy
growth and Development through Physical Activity
Growth Meaning
Development:Meaning
Various Stages of Life
Prenatal
Postnatal
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Old age
Importance of Physical Activity for Childern
Children and Physical Activity
Yoga has a lot to offer children in terms of their health as well as complete well being. Yoga offers us a tool by which we can provide a safe and healthy future for our beloved children. Yoga is both preventive as well as therapeutic for health problems that face children and is also rehabilitative in many situations. It is also important to understand the special needs of the children when teaching them Yoga and methods to create interest in them for this great jewel of our cultural heritage. Yoga helps children cultivate conscious awareness and increases self-awareness and self- confidence. This article describes the health needs of children, as well as the benefits of Yoga for children. In addition, the author describes ways by which the teaching of Yoga for children can be more meaningful as experienced in Ananda Ashram at Pondicherry. Benefits of Yoga Sport in stimulating children to take up the practice of Yoga is described along with important Yoga practices for children such as play Yoga, Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Mudras, relaxation and teaching of Yoga theory. Yogic values need to be introduced to children in order to make them aware and conscious of these wonderful concepts of daily living, which are qualities to be imbibed with joy, and not learnt with fear or compulsion. The parents and teachers can by example show their children the importance of these qualities and when the children see the good examples of their parents and teachers living there principles they will surely follow suit sooner than later.
Sports Psycholgy
growth and Development through Physical Activity
Growth Meaning
Development:Meaning
Various Stages of Life
Prenatal
Postnatal
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Old age
Importance of Physical Activity for Childern
Children and Physical Activity
The health of children has become a matter of great concern all over the world and the WHO, UNO as well as UNESCO have been stressing the importance of developing the potential that is there in our greatest resource-the children of the world. The art and science of Yoga has a lot to offer for the children in terms of their health as well as complete well being. Yoga offers us a tool by which we can provide a safe and healthy future for our beloved children. Yoga is both preventive as well as therapeutic for health problems that face children and is also rehabilitative in many situations. It is also important to understand the special needs of the children when teaching them Yoga and methods to create interest in them for this great jewel of our cultural heritage.
Mindful Movement is an in school program that works the whole body, inner and outer, calms the mind, teaches stillness, stretches and strengthens muscles, promotes functioning organs and makes you FEEL GOOD!!!
Yoga has a lot to offer children in terms of their health as well as complete well being. Yoga offers us a tool by which we can provide a safe and healthy future for our beloved children. Yoga is both preventive as well as therapeutic for health problems that face children and is also rehabilitative in many situations. It is also important to understand the special needs of the children when teaching them Yoga and methods to create interest in them for this great jewel of our cultural heritage. Yoga helps children cultivate conscious awareness and increases self-awareness and self-confidence. This article describes the health needs of children, as well as the benefits of Yoga for children. In addition, the author describes ways by which the teaching of Yoga for children can be more meaningful as experienced in Ananda Ashram at Pondicherry. Benefits of Yoga Sport in stimulating children to take up the practice of Yoga is described along with important Yoga practices for children such as play Yoga, Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Mudras, relaxation and teaching of Yoga theory. Yogic values need to be introduced to children in order to make them aware and conscious of these wonderful concepts of daily living, which are qualities to be imbibed with joy, and not learnt with fear or compulsion. The parents and teachers can by example show their children the importance of these qualities and when the children see the good examples of their parents and teachers living there principles they will surely follow suit sooner than later.
There are numerous frequently asked questions about yoga education. The most frequently asked questions about yoga are, "What is yoga?" What is the yoga philosophy? What is the primary goal of yoga? What are the primary Benefits of yoga?
In this article, we attempted to resolve the majority of the frequently asked questions about yoga. Let us take a look.
Nhóm Thiền Kim Tự Tháp - Pyramid Spiritual Society Movement
Be a light unto yourself!
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Các lớp Thiền miễn phí liên hệ:
Mobile: 0988806796 (Mr Quyết), 0909055498 (Ms Thanh)
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The tree that bends doesn’t break!
As human beings, it is inevitable that we have our share of ups and downs. Something always pushes us down, throws us off-balance and makes us uneasy. During such moments, it is imperative that we stop, take a step back and observe ourselves objectively to understand how long it takes us to bounce back to normalcy once again. The faster we can disentangle ourselves from events of the past, the faster we begin experiencing freedom in the present.
This is where Yoga comes in, to rescue us from this vicious negative spiral of mental and emotional whirlpools that suck us down into the depths of despair. Yoga may be understood as a conscious and evolutionary path that enables us to break free from our conditioned patterns (samskara) that take us nowhere.
Yoga for Healthy & Happy Living”- An Awareness Programme for Senior Citizens conducted by Meena Ramanathan Coordinator -cum -Yoga Therapist, CYTER, MGMCRI on 7th August 2014 at Pelican Serene Village, Pondicherry.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's presentation on "Managing Stress through Yoga : Concepts and Methods" during the FDP organized by Central University of Rajasthan from 1 to 5 March 2021.
The health of children has become a matter of great concern all over the world and the WHO, UNO as well as UNESCO have been stressing the importance of developing the potential that is there in our greatest resource-the children of the world. The art and science of Yoga has a lot to offer for the children in terms of their health as well as complete well being. Yoga offers us a tool by which we can provide a safe and healthy future for our beloved children. Yoga is both preventive as well as therapeutic for health problems that face children and is also rehabilitative in many situations. It is also important to understand the special needs of the children when teaching them Yoga and methods to create interest in them for this great jewel of our cultural heritage.
Mindful Movement is an in school program that works the whole body, inner and outer, calms the mind, teaches stillness, stretches and strengthens muscles, promotes functioning organs and makes you FEEL GOOD!!!
Yoga has a lot to offer children in terms of their health as well as complete well being. Yoga offers us a tool by which we can provide a safe and healthy future for our beloved children. Yoga is both preventive as well as therapeutic for health problems that face children and is also rehabilitative in many situations. It is also important to understand the special needs of the children when teaching them Yoga and methods to create interest in them for this great jewel of our cultural heritage. Yoga helps children cultivate conscious awareness and increases self-awareness and self-confidence. This article describes the health needs of children, as well as the benefits of Yoga for children. In addition, the author describes ways by which the teaching of Yoga for children can be more meaningful as experienced in Ananda Ashram at Pondicherry. Benefits of Yoga Sport in stimulating children to take up the practice of Yoga is described along with important Yoga practices for children such as play Yoga, Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Mudras, relaxation and teaching of Yoga theory. Yogic values need to be introduced to children in order to make them aware and conscious of these wonderful concepts of daily living, which are qualities to be imbibed with joy, and not learnt with fear or compulsion. The parents and teachers can by example show their children the importance of these qualities and when the children see the good examples of their parents and teachers living there principles they will surely follow suit sooner than later.
There are numerous frequently asked questions about yoga education. The most frequently asked questions about yoga are, "What is yoga?" What is the yoga philosophy? What is the primary goal of yoga? What are the primary Benefits of yoga?
In this article, we attempted to resolve the majority of the frequently asked questions about yoga. Let us take a look.
Nhóm Thiền Kim Tự Tháp - Pyramid Spiritual Society Movement
Be a light unto yourself!
Hãy thắp sáng ngọn lửa trong bản thể của chính mình!
Các lớp Thiền miễn phí liên hệ:
Mobile: 0988806796 (Mr Quyết), 0909055498 (Ms Thanh)
Email: thiendinh2012@gmail.com
Website: www.kimtuthap.org
www.pssmovement.org/vietnamese
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Thiendinhkimtuthap
Skype: thiendinh2012
The tree that bends doesn’t break!
As human beings, it is inevitable that we have our share of ups and downs. Something always pushes us down, throws us off-balance and makes us uneasy. During such moments, it is imperative that we stop, take a step back and observe ourselves objectively to understand how long it takes us to bounce back to normalcy once again. The faster we can disentangle ourselves from events of the past, the faster we begin experiencing freedom in the present.
This is where Yoga comes in, to rescue us from this vicious negative spiral of mental and emotional whirlpools that suck us down into the depths of despair. Yoga may be understood as a conscious and evolutionary path that enables us to break free from our conditioned patterns (samskara) that take us nowhere.
Yoga for Healthy & Happy Living”- An Awareness Programme for Senior Citizens conducted by Meena Ramanathan Coordinator -cum -Yoga Therapist, CYTER, MGMCRI on 7th August 2014 at Pelican Serene Village, Pondicherry.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's presentation on "Managing Stress through Yoga : Concepts and Methods" during the FDP organized by Central University of Rajasthan from 1 to 5 March 2021.
Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Studentsijtsrd
Mental health is mainly concerned with the maintenance of the health of human mind. Along with physical health to maintain a balance state of mind is very important. Today keeping up mental health is one of the serious problems of the entire world. Due to rapid growth of industrialization and modernization, an individual often fails to maintain a balance himself and his social circumstances. “Mental health is the full and harmonious functioning of the whole personality- Hadfield . Yoga is one of India’s most amazing gifts to mankind. It is the science of yoga which helps to develop a person in all the aspects of life such as physical, mental, emotional, moral, spiritual development etc. This chapter summarizes the recent research evidence based on effects of yoga on mental health of the students. Present chapter highlights the meaning of yoga, different yogic practices, importance of yoga to maintain a healthy lifestyle, benefits of yoga. These research reviews give an idea about several areas where yoga may be beneficial for the student as well as for the people of the society. More research article is required urgently on this relevant topic. Rimjhim Sharma "Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Students" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46263.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/46263/effectiveness-of-yoga-on-mental-health-of-students/rimjhim-sharma
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27
CONTROLLING AND DISCIPLINING
THE MIND
At present we are living in the age of technology, industrialization and urbanization.
The world is becoming very competitive.The Indian society has become very complex
and fast moving. All these cause stress and strain resulting in many diseases like
high blood pressure, insomnia, diabetes and heart attack. The remedy to deal with
the stress and strain does not lie in taking drugs or alcohol. These are not solutions
but may affect adversely. All this happens mainly because we are not in control of
our faculties. We let the circumstances and outside world control ourselves. The
solution of the problems lies in developing the ability of control to and regulate the
mind or one-self. In this lesson we will discuss some techniques which will help us
in attaining a peaceful mind and a healthy life.
OBJECTIVES
After studying this lesson, you will be able to:
• state the importance of control and discipline of the mind;
• explain some techniques and methods of mind control; and
• learn about the benefits of various method of mind-control.
27.1 IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING AND
REGULATING THE MIND
For healthy development of the individual and society self-control and discipline
are very important. Without it the negative feelings like possessiveness, arrogance,
aggressiveness, anger, hatred and intolerance etc. take precedence.
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The key question is: How to achieve control of ourselves? The answer lies in leading
a disciplined life. We have to regulate our dietary habits and other aspects of life
style. The Indian system of Yoga was developed for this purpose. Yoga as a way of
life is necessary for healthy development of an individual. It is a profound physical,
emotional and cognitive experience. There should be a balance between body, mind,
intellect and emotions. Modern education lays more emphasis on the body and
intellect. Its neglect of emotional aspects seem to result in lack of discipline, restraint,
tolerance and character.
The control of mind is not a problem for religious or spiritual aspirants only but
people in all walks of life need to control mind if they are to succeed in their vocation.
No progress in the lives of the individual or the community can ever be done without
proper mind-control and regulation. A peaceful and tranquil mind can achieve
anything in life. Every human being wants to lead a happy and healthy life and it is
possible only with a life without problems.
Interestingly the mind is controlled by the mind itself. The difficulties which we
experience in controlling the mind are created by our own mind. Mind cannot be
controlled by artificial external means or interventions for any length of time. It
needs patient, intelligent, systematic hard work following certain practices of
meditation. The mind has to be gradually and systematically brought under control.
Let us discuss some of these practices in detail.
Now we will try to discuss some tested disciplines, methods and technique of
controlling and disciplining the mind.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 27.1
Fill in the blank
(a) Self-control and discipline are very important for ……………. of individual
and society.
(b) A …………… mind can achieve anything in life.
(c) Yoga is a profound physical and ……………… experience.
27.2 JEEVAN VIGYAN
Jeevan Vigyan is a harmonious practical method to inculcate human values. It teaches
us the positive values to enable us to control our mind.
Human behaviour can be disciplined only if our thoughts and mind are disciplined.
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According to psychology the control of behaviour is partly regulated by the nervous
system and endocrine glands. They keep undergoing changes and they can be
consciously changed. The changes can also brought by bhavshuddhi or purifying the
emotions. The source of all emotions is body. The chemicals are produced in the
gross body. If we learn to control our thoughts, purification of behaviour will follow.
Jeevan Vigyan is a plan to build a wholesome personality. It can be instrumental in
fulfilling the dream of a new society and a new life style. We have to learn that we
are interdependent beings and relate to nature as well as other fellow beings. Education
is meant to develop the awareness of interdependence. Jeevan Vigyan is a method of
controlling our emotions. Our emotions have to be refined otherwise they may create
problems. The anger and rage of a single boy/girl can result in disintegration of the
whole family. Jeevan Vigyan trains our brains to regulate emotions and behaviours.
It is often said that modern education helps the development of knowledge and
intellect. It considerably neglects our attitudes, inner consciousness and spirituality.
Jeevan Vigyan provides for a balanced development of both the hemispheres of the
brain. It teaches control of our senses and reflex – actions. It is possible to get rid of
negative thoughts by cultivating positive thinking. Jeevan Vigyan is a way of
developing a balanced personality of an individual and provides a solution to build
a healthy society.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 27.2
Tick the right answer
1. Jeevan Vigyan teaches us
a. Positive values
b. Negative values
c. Only social values
d. Impractical methods
2. The main objective of Jeevan Vigyan is-
a. to develop a harmony between the individual and the society
b. to develop the emotional competence
c. to make us insensitive
d. teaching us to be self-dependent.
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3. Modern education helps in developing
a. only emotional functions
b. spirituality
c. consciousness
d. only cognitive functions
27.3 PREKSHA DHYANA
Dhyana or meditation is an important component of Jeevan Vigyan. It is a particular
technique of controlling and disciplining the mind. Its objective is to attain change
in attitudes and behaviours and develop an integrated and balanced personality. The
different aspects of preksha include – Shwas Preksha (perception of breathing), Sharer
Preksha (perception of body), and Chaitanya Kendra Prekshna (perception of psychic
centres) When a person starts practicing dhyana or meditation one gradually
experiences a change in one’s thinking and feeling. He/she feels that anger and fear
are no longer disturbing and person’s behaviour changes. One becomes a more
righteous person. Preksha dhyana brings poise to the mind and it looks controlled
and disciplined.
Preksha Dhyana involves developing self awareness by relaxation. Today eminent
doctors of various fields have realized the importance of relaxation as a therapy, for
both healing and maintaining good physical and mental health. In Preksha Dhyana
total relaxation is achieved by following stages meditations as given below:
1. Kayotsarg – It involves having the condition of perfectly motionless state of
body. Unless body is relaxed mind can not be relaxed.
2. Mental Concentration– Here auto suggestion is used. By mastering this
technique one will achieve mental stability in due course.
3. Awareness of the body and realizations of the non-material self. It is not a
passive state. Both mind and spirit are very active in it. It is seeing, knowing and
realizing. It leads to realization of spiritual self and attainment of wisdom.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 27.3
Tick the correct answer –
1. Preksha is a technique of (concentration, meditation, relaxation)
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2. Fill in the blank
a. Kayotsarg is a ……………… state of body.
b. Antosuggestion is basic to the technique of …………… .
c. Awareness leads to ……………. of spiritual self and attainment of ………….
27.4 ART OF LIVING
The basic tenets of Art of Living and the Science of Living (Jeevan Vigyan) are the
same: Let our body, mind and soul be in total harmony. A hundred years ago Sri
Paramhansa Yogananda introduced the concept of Art of Living. The essence of his
teachings is that to lead a more integrated humane and spiritual life we need discipline
and control of mind. It gives certain practical methods for the uniform development
of mind and soul. These include taking balanced diet, regular exercise, practice of
meditation, studying religious literature and leading a pious life.
More recently Art of Living has been revived and refined by Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
with the goal of creating an atmosphere of love and peace for entire humanity. For
the purpose Sri Ravi Shanker has introduced a technique of Sudarshan Kryia. He
says, unless we have a stress-free mind and a violence – free society we cannot
achieve world peace. Art of living helps individuals get rid of stress and experience
inner peace. The training includes stress-elimination programmes such no Prayanam
(breathing techniques), meditation and yoga.
The degree to which stress unduly influences our lives is generally under estimated,
often the mind clings to anger, guilt or regret about the past, or is plagued by anxiety
and worry about the future. This oscillation of the mind between the past and the
future causes tension and stress for us and for the people around us and leads to
reduced effectiveness in action. Breath is the link between body and mind and thus
works as a key to handle negative emotions and facilitate the use of true potntil at
work at home and at leisure. For example, when you are angry, the breath is short
and fast, when sad, the out-breath is long and heavy. So, we can learn to skillfully
use the breath to change the way we feel, hence release negative emotions (e.g.
stress, anger, anxiety, depression and worry) and leaving the mind happy, relaxed
and energized.
Sudarshan Kriya: Just as there are rhythms in nature – day and night, season after
season, similarly, there are rhythms in the body, mind and emotions. When these
rhythms get disturbed, say due to overwork, food habits or busy lifestyle, we feel
stress, discomfort or get an illness. To get rid of such disturbances Sudarshan Kriya
is used. Its cleansing power harmonises the whole system. Sudarshan Kriya
incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which harmonises the body, mind
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and emotional stress, fatigue and negative emotion as anger, frustration and
depression. Leaving you calm yet energized, focused yet relaxed. Actually it
transforms the individual both physically, mentally and emotionally.
We need to do a cleansing process within ourselves. In sleep we get rid of fatigue,
but the deeper stress remains in the body. Sudarshan Kriya cleanses the system from
the inside. The breath has a great secret to offer. Thus by controlling breath through
Sudarshan Kriya we can control and discipline the mind easily. In addition Satsang,
observing silence, meditation and service may help.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 27.4
Write True or False
a. Sudarshan Kriya is pranayam.
b. Sudarshan Kriya is a breath cleansing process.
c. Art of living is a movement for world peace.
d. Art of living has been introduced by Swami Ram Dev.
27.5 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION
Maharshi Mahesh Yogi has propounded (developed) a simple system of meditation
called Transcendental Meditation (TM). Meditation in general, helps in regulating
thoughts and establishing a sense of peace in the mind of the particener. There are
many types of meditation in India. Some people meditate using OM, some focus on
Jyoti, some by worship an idol. Concentration is involved in all these meditations
which make them strenuous. It is said that meditation is like floating on the surface
of a pond, contemplation is like swimming on the surface and TM is like diving
deep into the pond-from the outer surface to deep inside the water.
TM does not involve concentration or contemplation. Using this method the mind
experiences subtler (finer) state of thought and eventually transcends (goes beyond)
all thoughts. In TM the mind experiences a kind of freshness where all mental and
physical tensions are removed. The qualities of energy, positivity and creativity then
manifest (appear) in the mind or consciousness.
TM moves our mind from the surface of life to the depth of our Being. By this
method the conscious mind takes a dive into the deeper levels of consciousness and
this makes the surface value of the mind more powerful. The thought waves become
more powerful.When the thought force is powerful, the whole life becomes powerful.
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Human life is just a play of the mind. If the mind is weak, life is weak,
accomplishments are week and problems and tragedies increase. If the mind is strong,
thoughts force is strong, accomplishments are greater and tragedies do not occur.
TM ensures the connection of the outer life with the inner value of Being. This
makes all the avenues of outer life to become positive and worthwhile. In other
words, through TM the outer conscious mind can get access to the inner glories of
life. We are able to experience the innermost core of personality – that field which is
the source of all wisdom, all peace, all happiness and all creativity.
In TM the mind experiences subtler states of thought and eventually transcends all
thoughts. Our existence is rejuvenated and all mental and physical tensions are
removed. The mind becomes peaceful, disciplined and controlled.
27.6 VIPASSANA
It is a technique to bring peace and tranquility to the human mind. One has to keep
on observing the truth that manifests itself and the Low of Nature starts revealing
itself. While starting this exploration of truths within you have to abstain from every
type of violence, sexual misconduct, speaking lies, and taking any type of intoxicants.
If you are generating such defilement it becomes impossible to go to the deeper
levels of mind.
To practice this technique you sit with your eyes closed without any vocal or physical
action. Now start experiencing the breath coming in and breath going out. The breath
comes in the breath goes out naturally. Start observing it. This is the reality, a very
gross reality, but reality pertaining to your own mind and matter which has started
manifesting itself. It is not breathing exercise, you are not to control your breath.
Controlling, disciplining and regulating the breath is other technique called
‘Pranayama’. But ‘Vipassana’is quite different from ‘Pranayama’. In Vipassana you
observe the breath as it is – natural and normal breath. The exercise is to experience
the reality which manifests itself within the framework of the body, not a breathing
exercise.
Let anything happen, you never try to interfere with the natural flow of breath. Let
Nature play its own role. Your role is to observe. Just observe objectively.
After sometime the mind calms down, becomes more subtle and more sensitive.
You develop your faculty of awareness. Now you are able to feel the touch of the
breath. The barriers of conscious and unconscious mind are broken by this technique
of observation.
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The word “Vipassana” means to observe the reality as it is in its true nature, not just
as it appears to be, not just as it seems to be, but as it is in its true nature.
In this lesson we have familiarized with the different systems of disciplining and
controlling the mind. Though Pranayama or Dhyana we not only learn to control our
breath but also our senses and mind. Meditation teaches us to concentrate, relax,
feel and receive the essence of real and universal life. All this leads to a feeling of
peace tranquility, mental harmony and spiritual realization.
INTEXT QUESTION 27.5
Fill in the blanks:
a) TM is that technique which brings our mind from the __________ to the depth
of our being
b) In TM the thought waves become more ______________
c) Vipassana is quite different from _____________
WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT
• For a healthy growth of the individual and society self control and discipline are
very important.
• Jeevan Vigyan provides for a balanced development of cognitive and emotional
functions. It teaches control over senses and reflex actions. It is possible to get
rid of negative thoughts by cultivating positive thinking through Jeevan Vigyan.
Preksha Dhyana is a very practical technique to bring out the desired result of
jeevan Vigyan.
• Transcendental Meditation is that technique which brings our mind from the
surface of life to the depth of our being. By this method the conscious mind
takes a dive into the deeper level of consciousness, which get activated and this
make the surface value of the mind more powerful.
• ParamhansYogananda gave the concept ofArt of Living; which has been revived
by Sri Sri Ravi Shanker thought of Living foundation in 1981 and introduced
Sudarshan Kriya which as a unique and wonderful breathing technique. It
eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions.
• Vipassana is a technique of self observation, i.e. observing things as they really
are not just as they seem to be. This is what the Buddha taught through the
technique of self observation. Vipassana is a natural and normal breathing which
is observed without any special effort, and in return it brings peace and tranquility
to human mind.
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TERMINAL QUESTIONS
1. How are Jeevan Vigyan and Art of Living related disciplines?
2. How can we control our emotions?
3. Define Vipassana.
ANSWERS TO INTEXT QUESTIONS
27.1
(a) healthy development
(b) peaceful and tranquil
(c) cognitive
27.2
1. (a)
2. (a)
3. (d)
27.3
a. perfectly motionless
b. relaxation
c. realization
27.4
a. False
b. True
c. True
d. False
27.5
a. Surface
b. Powerful
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c. Pranayam
d. Rigveda
Hints for Terminal Questions
1. Refer to section 27.6
2. Refer to section 27.6
3. Refer to section 27.8