What Hinduism offers for teenagers
We will enter into the main topic in short but brief.
Youngsters born and brought up in other nations must know the balanced approach of Hinduism between behavior and spiritualism. The rishis of Vedic age gave the formulas to judge the authenticity of any scripture or commentary or any other form of presentation. Therefore it is not the case of interpretation but based on the time tested parameters and penance.
Everyone wants to have a happy and healthy span of life but it isn't possible every time, everywhere and by everyone. A single individual can not stay in the same level of health and happiness every time. Indian philosophy cares about that like caring parents.
The concept of community living is present in Hinduism and expressed by the schools of Indian philosophy. The first one Charvaka talks openly about a happy span of life. It is possible by exercising control over consumption of goods and services. In fact this is the first school to attach a happy life with departure or death.
Now one can analyze the need of rituals or belief from the dimension of philosophical theology. Hinduism developed in India which had an agro based economy. The local agricultural products became part of the ritual or ritual based belief. The financially backward class got the help required by selling agro products. A farmer's wealth is in the form of cultivation. And it stays open under the sky day and night. The animals like cows, buffalo etc are there for help but they also need investment for maintaining their health. The farm products create jobs for many. So we see that the economy of an area gets developed. One can easily see the vision of 'live and let live' which is practically practised. The point to be noted is the entry of philosophical schools asking questions about the dogmatic attitude or fanaticism or ulterior motive wherever seen while promoting belief(s).
Biologically there are many changes in the human body when it touches the age of adolescence. The uncontrollable waves of emotions hit the mind now and then. There is a need to be familiar with the vision of Hinduism related with day to day behavior in the life of teenagers.
The knowledge of self is based on attributes or superimposed identities. Hinduism as a whole asks a person to realize beyond that. Superimposed superficial identity is always relative in nature or based on profession, position, personality, etc. Yaksha yudhisthira samvad which is a 125 Q & A session deals with this in brief. The relative reality is not rejected but Hinduism asks not to flow with it continuously. This book helps in becoming a good administrator on the basis of Hinduism. Our upanishads asks the youth to enjoy the available wealth of earth after becoming a genius in one's own field of profession. Though a metaphor but signal is clear. The scriptures of higher order never favours poverty.
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The time mention is for an example. This and the courses can be designed to suit specific needs.
Indian philosophy
A 11 hour workshop on the introduction of classical Indian philosophy with emphasis on charvaka school.
Time 8-9 pm (IST)
Topics :-
First five hours will cover :--
Use of Indian philosophy, importance, need to know, relation with ancient scriptures. Based on 'is ness' so there can't be nasti or atheist and that also wester one. Indian view on atheism. Division isn't right and books like sarva darshan sangrah isn't reliable. View or idea or ideology is different from darshan for which philosophy word is used. Indian schools are interlink with one another. Interpretation may differ but the conclusion must be same regarding a status. Uniqueness of Indian philosophy. Personal opinion must go through the test of the formulas. Adverse impact of taking personal views as philosophy from the Indian stand point.
Next 6 hours will cover :--
charvaka Philosophy.- introduction, FAQ, source, sutras.
Participants may ask Q at the end of every session. 10 minutes will be given within the prescribed time. If needed few questions will be answered in the next session if the time is over.
Who can attend :--
students and teachers of classical Indian philosophy.
Medium of instruction :-- Indian English.
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HAPPY MANAGEMENT
Everyone wants to be happy but it isn't possible everytime, everywhere and in every place. On the other hand management deals with the vision of keeping the things in the order or /and try to keep the things in the same place from where they were taken (spectacles, key, umbrella, kitchen utensils, mobile charger, etc).
Though opportunities are available for all but outcome is not same and there lies the need of this course.
1st hour - Introduction of the topic, inner meaning of the title, categories of happiness and management, their combination, inner link, need.
2nd hour - fly on the strength of one's own wings.
3rd hour - their faulty combinations.
4th hour - experiments, copy paste, following others blindly
5th hour - various impact of the mind which is prepared in the process of consuming the five categories of the food.
6th hour - first formula to analyze the situation.
7th hour - second formula to analyze the situation.
8th hour - horizontal and vertical research
9th hour - training tuning of the mind. Why it is needed.
10th hour - balance between behavior and spiritualism.
Who can attend - male female (20 - 40 years)
Medium - Indian English.
For Q&A - last 10 minutes at the end of each hour.
Links of the books will be provided for further guidance
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Yoga
Classically the word yoga means yukta or to join with the pure consciousness which is faraway from name, form, race, etc. Does it mean that we are not joined we have to go for it? And the action done is always temporary. On the other hand this word is thrown easily without thinking on its misuse or impact on the human mind. Is it only related with stretching and maintaining the flexibility of the body parts?
The current three level course is designed to create an awareness about the concept of yoga with its philosophical vision based on the ashtanga yoga of Maharshi Patanjali. Why should we about that? It will reveal the whole and sole purpose of yoga. The nine classical schools of Indian philosophy are based on that and yoga is one of them.
For whom:- Age between 20 - 50 years irrespective of their professional or educational background. The main criteria is the keen interest in the subject and urge of self improvement.
What it will give :- the course will help those who want to transfer themself from human beast to human being. The path of spiritualism emerges from a proper diagnosis of behavior.
Curriculum :-
For level one ---
5 hour session will include topics like need of the course, varieties of yoga, relation with other schools of Indian philosophy, what is harm if philosophical aspect is not seen, consumer yoga.
For level two ----
10 hour session on the ashtanga yoga as described by Maharshi Patanjali .
For level three ---
11 hour session on the ashtanga yoga as described in the upanishads.
Benefit of the above three courses
The teenagers will have an overall view of Hinduism which isn't only a ritualistic based religion but offers a broader perspective or balanced approach between behavior and spiritualism.
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The plan of courses presented can be organised offline also.
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Broadminded experts are needed to address controversial, contradictory issues. Instead of blaming others for everything, Hindus must be ready to accept one's own shortcomings. Unnecessary glorification can't be useful in the long run. Over thinking & talking about the condition of hindus staying in India, asking for donating won't help victimized hindus staying in developed nations and ignoring the trend of cheating Indian students, misbehaving with the house staff (maids and servants) will never serve the purpose of spreading the dharmic values.
Scores of documented cases are there to prove this ugly side but Hindu leaders are not ready to address these things.
Fashion of giving ornamental lectures, writing books and neglecting the application part is a blunder. Simply organizing ceremonies, entertaining those who are totally anti Hindu, in the temples, and even converting it into a shopping complex must be properly analyzed.
Stop being selective and calculative while raising the voice. The fire never discriminates.
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