20.5 Intensive at Surya Yoga, Phoenix 2020

Authentic Himalayan meditation intensiveBy Girish Jha, MS, APAwww.girishjha.org तत्कर्म यन्न बन्धाय सा विद्या या विमुक्तये। आयासायापरं कर्म विद्यऽन्या शिल्पनैपुणम्॥१-१९-४१॥ —श्रीविष्णुपुराणे प्रथमस्कन्धे एकोनविंशोऽध्यायःThat is action, which does not promote attachment; That is knowledge which liberates [one from bondage]. All other action is mere [pointless] effort/hardship; all other knowledge is merely another skill/craftsmanship.जन्तूनां नरजन्म दुर्लभमतः पुंस्त्वं ततो विप्रतातस्माद्वैदिकधर्ममार्गपरता विद्वत्त्वमस्मात्परम् ।आत्मानात्मविवेचनं स्वनुभवो ब्रह्मात्मना संस्थिति-र्मुक्तिर्नो शतकोटिजन्मसु कृतैः पुण्यैर्विना लभ्यते ॥ VC - 2 ॥Among the living species, a human birth very hard to obtain. It is more difficult to accomplish manhood ( specific qualities of being human). It is more difficult to achieve Satvik qualities ( the quality in the mind that seeks knowledge and truth). It is more difficult to tread the path of self-discovery without break. It is more difficult to follow the right knowledge ( that liberates one from suffering). it is more difficult to live in Viveka ( Discernment) of real and unreal. It is most difficult to realize one essential nature ( identity with the absolute). The awakening and realization are not a matter of chance. It happens when a person lived millions of lives lived with wisdom for earning the merits in terms of above achievements. What is the intensive workshop? -What is our true nature?-What is real and what is everything else?-Why is obtaining a clear understanding of the purpose of the sense organs, the mind and the intellect? and “I” necessary to begin the journey to self-discovery.-What is the purpose in life and the purpose of life?-Practices that work in our contemporary life.What you will take away from this intensive -Knowledge of eastern wisdom that ends suffering-Personalized simple, easy and effective practices-Digital delivery of files by email -Minimize or removal of stress and suffering -Discover your true nature -Purpose in life vs purpose of life – Many vs One common element ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||Lead us from the unreal to the realLead us from darkness to lightLead us from death to immortalityAum peace, peace, peace!3 hours intensive – session -1Three steps to discover permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom And succeed in mindfulness / meditationKnowledge of eastern wisdom is power that liberates one from suffering -Knowledge in eastern wisdom is power that promotes dispassion, wisdom leads to awakening o our true nature i.e. permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom -This is the knowledge of self – who am I or our true nature. -Our true nature is SatChitAnanda Janati( to Know it)-Know the principles of eastern wisdom -Clarity , conviction and doubt free mind -Regular practice with wisdom Icchati( to aspire it in the mind)-Mind is working on us -Mind is facing to the world, moves with blame, complain, reaction, anxiety, agitation , stress and suffering -First step of knowledge helps us to work on the mind – the principles in the first step with clarity discovers the ways to work on the mind Karoti ( regular practice with wisdom)-Now we know it with clarity and doubt free mind- minimizes the wandering nature of mind -Regular practice with wisdom is personalized and customized practices given by teacher after understanding the individual or group Am I a seeker? -Driving license makes us eligible to drive on the road following the rules of driving and skill of driving.-Similarly , a person becomes a seeker to tread the path of meditation/ mindfulness How to become a seeker -Learning four connections -Understanding how mind works , causes stress, source or suffering makes us realize the impurities , veiling and projection...