Gita for Students Session 09 TECHNIQUES TO TRANSFORM LIFE

SCIENCE OF INNER TRANSFORMATION BY THE GRACE OF GURU DEV SAMVIT SOMGIRI JI MAHARAJ<br/>GETTING THE DEEPER MEANING IN YOGIC PERSPECTIVE OF SHLOKAS OF GITA<br/>1. Personal Upliftment Exercises Based on the Shloka 1.1:<br/>a. Self-reflection: Set aside 10 minutes each day for introspection. Ask yourself - What are my inner battles? Identify your "Pandavas" (virtues) and "Kauravas" (vices). This will help you understand your strengths and areas of improvement.b. Journaling: Write down your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Note any patterns or recurring themes. This could represent the 'battlefield' in your mind and can be a tool to process feelings and seek solutions.c. Meditative Visualization: Imagine yourself in the midst of a battlefield (Kurukshetra). On one side are your positive traits and on the other, your negative ones. Visualize a peaceful resolution where virtues prevail, guiding you to make righteous decisions.d. Daily Affirmations: Develop a set of affirmations based on righteousness (Dharma). For example, "Today, I will choose actions that align with my highest self."e. Seeking Guidance: Just as Dhritarashtra seeks clarity from Sanjaya, it's essential to have a mentor or guide in life. Regularly consult with someone you trust about your challenges and get their perspective.f. Reading and Contemplation: Dedicate some time each week to read spiritual texts or philosophies. Reflect on their teachings and see how they can be applied in your day-to-day life.Incorporating these exercises into daily routines can facilitate personal growth by fostering self-awareness, grounding, and a clearer understanding of one's life challenges and virtues.<br/>2. Personal Upliftment Exercises Based on the Shloka 1.15:a. Sound Meditation: Start your day with 5 minutes of sound meditation, focusing on a calming sound, be it a singing bowl, a conch, or even the humming of 'Om'. This helps in attuning oneself with the universe and finding inner peace.b. Intention Setting: Just as the warriors signaled their readiness for battle, set your intentions for the day. Write down what you hope to achieve and what virtues you want to embody.c. Recognize Your Unique Sound (Path): Each conch had a unique name and sound. Similarly, each individual has a unique path. Reflect upon your unique skills, talents, and passions. How can you employ them in the service of dharma (righteousness)?d. Yoga and Pranayama: Dedicate a few minutes daily to practice yoga and especially breathing exercises like 'Bhramari Pranayama' (Bee Breath). The resonating sound produced during this practice is therapeutic and aligns one with cosmic vibrations.e. Daily Affirmations: Use affirmations like "I align my actions with my higher self" or "I listen to the divine call within me." Repeating these affirmations will reinforce the commitment to righteousness and divine alignment.f. Reading and Reflection: Spend some time reading about great personalities who have responded to their 'divine call' or 'conch'. Reflect upon their actions, decisions, and the paths they chose.<br/><br/>Implementing these exercises daily can help individuals align with their higher purpose, find clarity in their actions, and navigate the battlefield of life with righteousness and virtue.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Support the showAll by the grace of Guru ji, <br/>Brahmleen Sant Samvit Somgiri Ji Maharaj.