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Spiritual Science – The Art & Science of Life Exhibition for Enriching Knowledge & Enlightening through

Spiritual Wisdom The Spiritual Science Exhibition is based on…

The Principles of Natural Science

The Philosophy of Spiritual Knowledge

Exhibition setup is based on Electronics Modules of Science & Technology for interaction and the Spiritual Science Pictures for better understanding of Inner Journey of Individual Life.

The Principles of Natural Science

1. Uniqueness 2. Energy 3. Power 4. Memory 5. Nature 6. Interaction 7. Vibration 8. Balance 9. Change 10. Communication

Note: The above 10 Principles of Natural Science are valuable reference to understand the Philosophy of Spiritual Science

The Philosophy of Spiritual Knowledge

1. Unique ID of Self – Numberwise (Soul)

2. Energy of Thoughts & Feelings (Mind) & Power of Knowledge (Intellect)

3. Memory of Past & Belief System (Sanskar – Sub-Concious Mind)

4. Nature of Human & Nature of Being (Human Nature & Natural Nature)

5. Change of behavioral & character of Self (Personality)

6. Interaction of Mind & Matter (Soul & Body) through Vibration of Thoughts & Values

7. Balance of Mind & Intellect (Dil & Dimak – Love & Law) based on the Law of Karma

8. Communication – The foundation for Transformation (Feedback system of Karma)

Note: There are 7 brief suitcase Electronic kits with 3 Modules (Tilt/Gravity sensor, Thermo-

cooler & Globe) and 10 Pictures related to both Science and Spirituality called Spiritual

Science arranged in the Exhibition stall.

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Electronics Modules used in the Spiritual Science Exhibition

1. Digital Object Counter with Infrared (IR) Transmitter and IR Receiver

2. Biometric Sensor

3. Light Sensor

4. Sound Sensor

5. Battery Charge Indicator

6. Windmill Model for Generating Electricity

7. Audio Player with Mp3 Playback using Pendrive

8. Solar Light with Photo Electric Sensor

9. Magnetic Reed Switch with “U” & Bar Magnet

10. Infrared (IR) Remote control switching

11. Vibration Sensor using Piezoelectric buzzer as a sensor

12. Gravity / Tilt Sensor

13. RF (Radio Frequency) based Touch Plate for Steady Hand Concentration Game

14. Thermo-electric cooling – PELTIER, a solid state refrigerator

15. Values Game based on 4 to 16 line decoder

16. Match the Following – a value based Game

17. Obstacle Finder / Detector using Infrared (IR) sensors

18. GSM (Global Systems of Mobile Communication) based Switch Control

All above Electronic Components and Modules are fixed and arranged in 7 Brief Suitcase for

Interaction with Visitors in the Exhibition. All electronics modules are portable equipments

with Plug and Play systems.

A.C. 220 volts Power Supply with Extension Power card for Plug points and 9 volts Battery

for Metal Detector is required and also AC bulbs (40 watts – 16 Nos.) with Holder for Domo.

Tables (12 Nos. Minimum size 2 feet X 3 feet) and White/Decorative back drops for Pictures

are needed for stall setup (Slogan Flex banners, Decorative Lights and others are options)

Banners for Advertisment and Pamphlets for visitors are options including basic facilities

like water, tea & toil etc.. for Exhibition stall Guides & Sevadharis.

Important VIP Visitors Opinion books / Interviews of their contribution or Good wishes are

options for the Exhibition.

Meditation Practice or Visiting cards to the Public for follow up / basic 7 day course etc...

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Training Manual for volunteer Guides of Spiritual Science Exhibition

Aim & Object of this Exhibition : to inspire the visitors to adopt Spiritual lifestyle and to

understand Brahma Kumaris teachings on the basis of Science & Technology

Few guidelines regarding handling the visitors at the Spiritual Science Exhibition:

First draw the attention of visitors towards Electronic Modulels

Explain the basic concept of Science behind the Electronic modules in few words

Show the related Flex Pictures to observe and understand the concept

Explain the related Spiritual Knowledge along with Pictures

We need not go deep into the physics part in the modules, better to emphasize

more on the spiritual science aspect.

A Brief introduction about Brahmakumaris Organization could be given at the end

Opinions / Feedback book may also be kept.

Pamphlets and visiting card of the Local Centre Address are distributed to visitor at

the end of the exhibition without disturbing the visitor's attention.

‘Spiritual Science Exhibition' Stall arrangement is very simple and the setup can be modified

according to our convenience.

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Introduction about Spiritual Science Exhibition

The Spiritual Science Exhibition is

based on the Principles of Natural Science and the Philosophy of Spiritual Knowledge based on teachings of Brahmakumaris.

Spiritual Science is based on both Art & Science of Life. It has no religious bias or particular belief system of the sect. It is purely based on Natural Science and Spiritual knowledge.

Picture 1. The History of Science begins with Understanding

The word Science comes from the Latin word

“Scientia”, meaning “Knowledge”.

Spiritual Science is nothing but Spiritual

Knowledge based on Spiritual wisdom

Knowledge is for understanding something

i.e Gyan in Hindi means Understanding

Understanding the secret of the Nature of

‘Nature’ is Science. This is based on

experiment

Understanding the secret of the Nature of

‘Self’ is Spirituality. This is based on

experience

Observation plays major role in both Science

as well Spirituality to understand &

experience

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To establish a value based society(Heaven), one has to understand that the role of both

Science and Spirituality is complementary as shown in the picture : blind & lame.

The Robot and Dancer may perform a dance on a theme song, but the feeling & expressions

make a difference which is related to Right half of the brain. Logical calculations and

understanding are related to the left half of the brain. So, the both Right & Left should be

balanced like Art & Science.

The musical instruments of Science & technology may create sound, but the composing of

music with songs is a beautiful product, which has come out, as a result of feelings from the

heart.

The Lifestyle of the present world focuses only on material fulfillment of basic needs of the

body. But does it really fulfill the need of inner peace, joy, love and happiness. Spiritual

lifestyle maintains the balance between mundane needs as well as ‘Values of Personal life’

Science & Technology is nothing but the extension of our sense organs, which has a

limitation. Television (Doordharshan) is an extension of an eye, Mike for mouth, Speaker

for ear, Transport for legs etc..

Now Let’s understand the first principle of Natural Science – Uniqueness

Picture 2. Uniqueness – the universal principle of Nature

Object counter is used for counting the objects, i.e. for persons entering the hall.

Infrared (IR) rays, which is not

visible to our eyes helps to count

the objects.

There are two equipments used

in this object counter called IR

transmitter & IR receiver.

IR transmitter generates Infrared

rays and passes towards IR

receiver, which is invisible to our

eyes (Remote control of TV works

on IR transmitter & IR receiver)

When a person obstructs the Infra Red rays while walking in, it gives a beep sound and also light.

The Electronic Object Counter does not care whether the obstructer is a living being or a

dead body or an object like chair etc. it will count everything.

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Electronic Object counter identifies you as a number, i.e. it gives the number as ID for you in this Spiritual Science Exhibition. ID of a person change from birth to death, somewhat in this way :

• Hindu, Muslim, and Christian etc. are ID for religion or faith • Indian, Russian and American etc. are ID for Nationality • Doctor, Engineer, and Advocate, etc. are ID for Profession • King, Queen, and Minister of so and so are ID for Position • Rich, Poor, and Royal family, etc. are ID for status • Son/daughter/husband/wife of so and so are ID for a relationship • Our real ID is, according to spirituality, ‘You are a soul’

In Spiritual terms, Object is a Physical

Body(Human) whereas the Subject is

Soul(Being), the controller of the sense organs.

Even our sense organs are objects – because

we relate them as ‘my eyes’, ‘my hand’, ‘my

head’, ‘my legs’, etc. as we relate our physical

objects like for e.g. ‘my fan’, ‘my car’, ‘my bed’,

etc.

Spiritual conclusion :

Only the ‘subject’ i.e. ‘being’ i.e. Soul can

experience, think, judge or even remember the

past. IR is not visible to our eyes, but we can

understand through its function. Similarly we

can understand the existence of the ‘Soul’

based on its actions through the body even

though it is not visible.

When a person touches the ‘biometric sensor plate’, the light bulb will glow. The touch plate connected to the Biometric sensor will activate the relay, which will switch ON the light. Technical process : When a man touches the ‘Biometric Sensor plate’ it senses the bio-

electricity of the body in the form of micro voltage and amplifies the voltage to activate the

relay switch. The touch plate converts the bio-electricity into sound or light through relay

switch.

The universal concept of the uniqueness of an individual characteristic is used for bio-metric

technology. The Fingerprint is one of the common form of biometrics used to identify an

individual and verify their identity. Iris recognition, Ear canal, Retina, Hand veins, Facial

thermogram, and DNA also prove that no two human beings are same physiologically or

psychologically.

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Nowadays Biometric is also used in an ID card of the person, Bar code and also SIM card to

identify the uniqueness of the person. According to Spiritual Science, Brain is like a

computer and the soul is a programmer. The Soul resides between eyebrows as a subtle

point of divine light. It controls the sense organs of the body through the brain. The soul is

imperishable and immortal.

Let us see the faculty of the Soul in next counter through Energy & Power of the nature….

Picture 3. Energy – the source of Power

According to Natural Science, Energy is a property of objects. It can be transferred within

two objects through the fundamental

nature of the interaction. The law of

conservation of energy states that

energy can neither be created nor

destroyed, but can be changed from

one form to another.

Energy transformation or energy

conversion is the process of changing

one form of energy to another like Light

energy into Electrical energy in the Solar

system.

Energy can be stored in Battery or even

in the Physical body, which is used for emergency.

Power is the rate of doing work. It is equivalent to an amount of energy consumed per unit time. The power involved in moving a vehicle is the product of the traction force of the wheels and the speed of the vehicle. The rate at which a light bulb converts electrical energy into light and heat is measured in watts—the higher the wattage, the more power, or equivalently the more electrical energy is used per unit time. Let us see how this Electronic module of Light & Sound sensors works. The sound sensor works based on a mike fixed inside the briefcase, which sense the external sound and activates the relay by which the ON/OFF takes place. The mike is converting sound waves into an electrical signal to activate switches of the bulb through a relay. In the same way, Light sensor of the Photoelectric sensor (Photo-diode) senses the external light source of environment and activates a relay to switch ON/OFF the bulb. Windmill module is the best example of converting natural resource of wind into electrical energy, which is stored in the Battery. Battery charge indicator is useful to see the level of stored energy. Mobile phone charger is the best example for energy storage and power.

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Electromagnetic radiation (EM radiation, EMR, or light) is a form of energy released by electromagnetic processes. According to Natural Science, (In physics) all EMR is referred to as light, but colloquially light often refers exclusively to visible light, or collectively to visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light. Electromagnetic radiation consists of Electromagnetic waves, which are synchronized oscillations of electric and magnetic fields that propagate at the speed of light (299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum) Visible light is an electromagnetic wave, consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields traveling through space. The frequency of the wave determines its color: 4×1014 Hz is red light, 8×1014 Hz is violet light, and between these (range 4-8×1014 Hz) are all colors of the rainbow. An electromagnetic wave can have a frequency less than 4×1014 Hz, but it will be invisible to the human eye; such waves are called infrared (IR) radiation. At even lower frequency, the wave is called a microwave, and at further lower frequencies it is called a radio wave. Likewise, an electromagnetic wave can have a frequency higher than 8×1014 Hz, but it will be invisible to the human eye; such waves are called ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Even higher-frequency waves are called X-rays, and higher still are gamma rays. All of these waves, from the lowest-frequency radio waves to the highest frequency gamma rays, are fundamentally the same, and they are all called electromagnetic radiation. They all travel through a vacuum at the same speed (the speed of light). Frequency is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time. Frequency is defined as a number of cycles per unit time. Frequency ranges are…

Electric current – 50 to 60 Hz/Sec.

Audio Range – 20 to 20,000 Hz/Sec.

Visible light – 4x1014 to 8×1014 Hz/Sec.(range of Rainbow color 430–790

THz)

The rest of the frequencies are shown in the poster

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In Spiritual Science, Soul is an eternal entity like the law of conservation of energy; The soul is immortal & eternal – it can be neither created nor destroyed. The body has got organs similarly Soul has 3 faculty viz. Mind, Intellect and Sanskar (sub-conscious mind).

Thoughts created in the Mind as a frequency and emotions/feelings as wavelength, just like the Electromagnetic radiation as vibration, which is not visible or detected with any instruments, because it is a subtle non-physical power, but can be experienced by the individual. Intellect observes and takes the decision / judgment to execute the actions through the sense organs of the physical body with the help of the brain & Sanskar. Sanskar is tracking all impressions created within the soul and recorded as an accurate reference for future actions – source for creating thoughts in the mind. Thoughts / Feelings are wonderful subtle energy of the Self, which can travel through the three aspects of time, i.e. past, present and future within no time. The speed of thoughts must be more subtle and powerful than any other range of frequency or wavelength. The spectrum of Spiritual energy may start with extreme negative emotions to dead silence. It is not shown by experiments, but can be experienced by individuals. When a thought mixed with feelings/emotions (Frequency with wavelength) can travel anywhere in the world and create its impact as vibration (Sunlight takes about 8 minutes 17 seconds to travel the average distance from the surface of the Sun to the Earth.). When the elements of the nature interact with each other, it creates vibration, which is the base for energy & power. Similarly, when individuals interact with others based Human relations, it creates vibrations of love, care, mercy etc..

Electromagnetic radiation (EM radiation, EMR, or light) is a form of energy released by electromagnetic processes, similarly Soul is also a divine point of Light & Might, which create thoughts as a subtle non-physical energy. This fact can be easily understood through a technique called Meditation. Meditation is a process of focusing thought energy, which is normally radiating externally, is focused towards the inner world to strengthen the self with the power of realization. One can understand the nature of ‘Nature’ and the nature of ‘Self’ with the help of the next counter ‘Memory – the reference reaction/response’ Let us explore the light of knowledge through spiritual wisdom based on experience…

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Picture 4. Memory – the reference for reaction / response

Any seed of the plant or tree has all the memory of its growth in the form of essence within.

In the same way within the Soul, the Sanskar (Sub-conscious mind) has its eternal memory

as default to act or react to the environment.

As the energy is classified into two category i.e. renewable and non-renewable energy, memory also can be classified into two i.e. Permanent and Temporary memory. Solar – Sun energy as renewable and Petrol /diesel as non-renewable energy. LDR(Light Dependent Resistor) activates Solar lamps on streets automatically when the Sun sets in the evening and switches off the light, while the Sun rises in the morning. It works based on the Light. It’s a reminder of the absence of the light. Like the permanent magnet and a temporary magnet (called the electromagnet) used for many applications based on its core nature of attraction and repulsion force of North Pole and South Pole. Magnetic reed switch activates relays to switch ON/OFF the bulb, when the Permanent magnet comes very close to it. Even in the Computer, Hard Disk act as Permanent Memory and RAM – the temporary storage, the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible. Calculators, CD/DVD Players, Mobile phones, Running Advertisement Display board, etc. are some examples of the applications of electronic storage memory. Memory plays major role in multimedia like Audio player & Video player. Here, we have Mp3 Audio player using the Pen drive as a storage unit of songs, which is play backed by the selection of track through Remote control of a Play button. The Play/Pause button is the best example for temporary memory. It keeps the song memory track as long as our convenience to play or pause. According to Spiritual Science, Sanskar plays major role in all our behaviors. The Sanskar keeps all our belief systems, which is the base for our attitude to act or react in the situations.

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Working memory plays only for a regular day to day activities and stores the events or information temporarily. It keeps its memory, few seconds to a few days, and sometimes it keeps even a year depends upon its impacts on the events. We can recall only a few childhood events, not all the events. Thoughts work as the seed of every action, if we create the thoughts based on the ID of body consciousness, then the tendency of negativity creates all negative reactions or behaviors. Seed of Positive attitude based on Soul conscious brings good fruits as shown in the picture. Repeated actions create habits / impressions in the sub-conscious level, which stores in the Sanskars as Belief systems. Belief systems always bypass the interruption of the decision making process of the Intellect. So, the attitude or tendency plays a major role automatically into action. The Nature of Human being (Sanskar-Nature) is directly connected with the Nature of the Nature – Environmental impact as a vibration. Meditation plays major role in changing one’s negative tendency into positive by creating powerful positive thoughts based on Soul conscious and Spiritual wisdom. Let us try to understand the Universal concept of nature called ‘Change’ in the next counter…

Picture 5. Change – the Universal concept of Nature

‘Target button exercise’: Once the moving light module is switched ON, the lights keep moving randomly, in the series one is red light and others are white. When the red is at the center, it should be targeted by pressing the Target button. The movement of light stops and you confirm that the red light is caught at the center itself. If yes, then you are a winner! You are Arjun!!

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‘Steady Hand exercise’ The visitor is supposed to pass the key hole throughout the rod, if the key touches the rod, then the light will glow. Technical process, the bio electricity of our body activates the relay for the bulb. Spiritual conclusion : Steadiness of hand is the result of steadiness of mind, this can be improved by practicing meditation. The zig zag rod indicates the change to be faced in life, our mind should remain steady even during the changes (i.e. Turmoils of life). Because no one can pass a single moment without change – Change is the natural nature of the ‘Nature’ All human souls are born into the cycle of birth and death, and each goes through its own stages of pure thought to impure. Plant cycle starts from seed and grow until it gives fruits and again the fruits will become seed to give birth to another tree. Solar cycle makes Weather Cycle as well as Rain Cycle. One great and unrecognized cause of tension in society is the ignorance of the past and fear for the future. Western society has even adopted the concept that time is linear. However, when we see the cyclic patterns of change in nature, it is not hard to accept that on a grand scale also, change must occur in repeating cyclic patterns. It is meaningful to quote again that energy is neither created or destroyed, but changes forms. It has also been observed that the whole of the material universe is but a complex interaction of energies which manifest in various forms as light, heat, matter etc. Spiritual energy, the Soul, cannot be created or destroyed. Through Spiritual Knowledge, we can understand the past, present and future of the World Drama Cycle and the story of the interaction between souls, or conscious energy; and matter. In Spiritual terms change is nothing but progress. We have to accept the nature of every individual and respect their specialty. All are playing their unique role on world drama stage with their own understanding according to their part. We have to accept and recognize their part and interact with them to give respect to

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value their uniqueness. We cannot stop the natural process of change, but we can bring changes in our lifestyle to achieve our goal with the power of self-transformation, which is the foundation for world transformation When we change, the world changes

Picture 6 & 7. Values are the foundation in maintaining Human Relations

Interaction is the fundamental force of the nature. Interaction also creates energy or destroy the element by applying the power to it through the external force. Interaction creates energy in the form of vibration. Vibrations communicates among the physical elements, it may be mechanical vibration or sound vibration. For a demo, this electronic module senses the vibration if you create a vibration by hitting it. An alarm is connected to vibration sensor through the relay, which gives beep sound. This type of Vibration sensors is also used to give the signals during earthquakes. The thought vibration is also a subtle vibration that can be transmitted and observed/received by other people. Infrared Remote control switching system is one of the best examples, how the invisible rays of Infrared transmitted by Remote control and Received by IR Sensor to activate Relays to control Bulbs ON/OFF

Value Game : By playing this value game one can understand the importance of Values in life for better human relationship. The visitor may pick up any one value out of 16 values shown in the poster without disclosing it to the guide, Further, there are four blocks showing few values in each block. If the selected

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value is found in the 1st block, then he has to press switch 1, if found in the 3rd block then he has to press switch 3 also. Finally the answer switch will disclose his selected value. In Spiritual terms, Adding or inculcating the values and virtues by seeing others specialties, not seeing the weakness of others, will increase your value. This is very simple and easy way to become morally rich. According to the Spiritual Science, the Interaction with others creates vibrations of love, mutual understanding, and faith, etc. Interaction of a mother with children creates vibrations of love and care. Telepathy is the best example for Interaction and Vibration of thought Values are categorized into the following:

Human Values (Law & Philosophy)

Moral Value (Faith/Belief system)

Social Values (Ethics & Culture)

Spiritual Values (Self & Nature)

All human actions are goal oriented and it touches one of the above values, while interacting with others. Interaction based on knowledge (law), but vibration based on relationship (love), because vibration creates love and care. Vibration with negative emotions like jealousy, hatred, anger, fear, etc. also creates impact with others Meditation is pure positive vibration, which create Value based society based on Soul conscious. Let us see how the law of karma works for every individual based on their value based actions.

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Picture 8. Karma – the Law of Action & Reaction

The Physical obstacles can be seen with naked eyes and to overcome it one may jump upon or fly over it. Here Obstacle finder instrument identifies physical obstacles which comes in its infrared radiation area. It activates the connected relay. Here ‘Match Game’ teaches us the lesson that all problems have the solution, but we have to find solutions to the obstacles of our practical life. We have to match our inner values and powers to solve all our external problems. Use appropriate powers and values when it needs. Problems are nothing but absence of values & virtues. Spiritual significance : problems are nothing but our own weakness or the reminder to use all our inner powers to solve it. Talents, skills or Specialties are ‘Gift of God’ use it with ‘power of determination’. Faith can even move mountains. For every action there will be an opposite and equal reaction. Problems are our own creation and we are the creators of that. Knowledge is light, Knowledge is might and Knowledge is the source of income Knowledge comes from experience or learning. But the Wisdom (Gyan), which comes from our own experience, is more powerful than the knowledge. Let’s take it in this way that every problem comes to teach us some lesson. Laws don’t change, time may vary as per place, but the Day has been always for 24 hours. The duration of the Traffic signal may differ, but the significance of Red, Yellow & Green remains same throughout the world. Similarly, one may experience happiness or sorrow as

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per his understanding, but the Law of karma works like Magnetic Compass, which never shows wrong direction at any place & any time.

Spiritual significance : The Law of Time says whatever has happened was for good, whatever is happening is for good, whatever will happen will also be good.

Picture 9. Meditation – the foundation for Spiritual Science

Communication is one of the best ways to express our inner feelings/ideas/opinions etc. Interaction by a good communication will create vibrations of love & care. In Spiritual Science Communication with Supreme Being is called Rajayoga. Mobile communication is one of the Global networks to share with others. ‘GSM based control switch’ is an electronic module, which controls six different Relays connected with Bulbs through two pin plug. All the 6 relays are connected to a SIM card, which can be operated by sending text messages.

Guidelines for fixing the SIM card Simple commands for Storing number STNxxxxxxxxxx - To Store Master Number For Example SMS – STN9443077574 STS - To Get the Status of the device. For Example SMS – STN9443077574 OWN – Messages from Only Registered Number For Example SMS – OWN ANY – Messages From Any Number. For Example SMS – ANY How to control RELAY through SMS to ON/OFF Rx - Relay-x ON (Note : x Varies from 1 to 6) Ox - Relay-x OFF

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For Example

Switch On Relay1 – Send SMS - R1 Switch Off Relay1 – Send SMS – O1 ALL ON – All Relays ON

ALL OFF – All Relays OFF

For over two thousand years meditation has been used in almost every culture to rest, relax and renew mind, body and soul. More and more people are adding some kind of meditation to their daily routine, either as an effective antidote to stress or as a simple method of relaxation. Meditation enables you to create new attitudes and responses to life, giving you a clear spiritual understanding of yourself. Meditation is the process of re-discovering, enjoying and using the positive qualities already lying within you. Like any skill, meditation requires practice to achieve positive and satisfying results. By doing a little every day, it soon becomes a natural and easy habit, which generously rewards you for the little effort it involves. Meditation is both the journey and the destination, revealing the secrets of consciousness and the treasures of the soul. It develops the power to be more alert and effective in our interaction with each other and with our precious world. But perhaps the greatest gift that comes with meditation is the glow of inner peace that is both gentle and strong. Come and be part of the journey, the journey within

Getting Started For Meditation ...

Gently withdraw your attention from all sights and sounds.

Become the observer of your own thoughts.

Don't try to stop thinking; just be the observer: not judging or being carried away by your own thoughts, just watching.

Gradually they will slow down and you will begin to feel more peaceful.

Create one thought for yourself, about yourself; for example, "I am a peaceful being”

Hold that thought on the screen of your mind; visualize yourself being peaceful, quit and still.

Stay as long as you can in the awareness of that thought. Don't fight with other thoughts or memories that may come to distract you. Just watch them pass by and return to your created thought, "I am a peaceful being."

Acknowledge and appreciate the positive feelings and other positive thoughts, which may spring directly from this one thought.

Be stable in these feelings for a few minutes. Be aware of unrelated thoughts.

Finish your meditation by closing your eyes for a few moments and creating complete silence in your mind.

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Picture 10. The Eight Powers through Practice of Rajayoga

The practice of Raja Yoga meditation (heart to heart conversation with God) develops many inner powers : 1. The Power To Pack-Up : With the ability to go within, one can learn how to pack up all wasteful thinking in a second, so that there is a lightness and freedom from the burdens and worries, though there may be many responsibilities. The mind is not scattered over the wide world and so much drawn out to men and matters that he is unable to sleep or to detach himself at his will. With the practice of meditation, one can wind up his thoughts at will. 2. Power To Tolerate : Tree offers a fruit when a stone is pelted with it. In the light frame of mind, one will be able to tolerate all types of situations and people to the extent that there is no sense at all of having to tolerate something or someone. With the understanding that each one is simply playing their role in this world-drama, impatience, irritation and annoyance disappear like mists before a strong sun. 3. The Power To Accommodate : Ocean accepts different rivers that flow into it, whether polluted or clean, similarly a yogi will be able to adjust to all that is happening around him, He would be able to accommodate others with him. It makes the man broadminded. 4. The Power Of Judgment : This helps in our decision making. One will get the ability to assess any situation with clarity and confidence. In a detached, impartial state of mind, one can judge one’s own thoughts, words and actions to see if they are beneficial. One will become a judge of the self and not of others. 5. The Power Of Discrimination : An expert jeweler can very well distinguish True diamonds amongst untrue. Similarly One can discriminate real truth and the apparent truth, between the things of temporary value and those of eternal value. The power helps in recognizing illusions even when they are decorative and enticing. 6. The Power To Face : Meditation develops the power to endure hardships. Adversities like death of those on whom one depends may come and high storms may rage strongly, yet his flame of equanimity does not get extinguished. Having confidence in one’s spiritual state brings the courage to face any type of situation.

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7. The Power To Co-operate : The natural result of all the powers is that I am able to share with others the tasks and qualities that my Almighty Father has given to me. There is no feeling of competition, so I can give as well as accept suggestions as to how to proceed with the task of world upliftment. By learning meditation, one will develop the spirit of co-operation. Mountain like situation can also be lifted by the fingers of contribution. 8. The Power to Withdraw : With full awareness that I (soul) am an entity different from the body, one can withdraw from the senses and become a point. For instance, a tortoise retreats into its shell in a moment of danger, or just to rest, a person would be able to retract himself from any situation and remain protected. B K Vedi & Team Hosur, (T.N)