Samani Punya Pragya
JVB London - Souvenir 2007
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Ahimsa
Non-violence
A Divine Treasure Within You
As you think, so you feel. And as you feel, so will you be. When you want to be something, think and work on an idea for a long time and you will accomplish it.
In Preksha meditation, Acharya Mahaprajna has given us a program - the practice of Mangal Bhavana. It is an auspicious, positive prayer not only for us but the universe as well. Training oneself to do this in a proper manner, we can generate positive feelings and therefore become more helpful towards ourselves.
Mangal Bhavana has nine elements - Shree (spiritual wealth & values); Hree (self- discipline); Dhee (wisdom); Dbriti (patience); Shakti (strength); Sbanti (peace); Nandi (bliss); Tejab (radiance); Shukla (purity). These nine elements or Bhavanas are within each of us. To improve these qualities within, practise the following:
Approach to wealth and lustre
| Approach to self-discipline and self-control
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Approach to intellectual power
| Approach to patience
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Approach to peace
| Approach to bliss (enduring pleasure)
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Approach to radiant power
| Approach to purity
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Approach to strength
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Stress, illness and negative emotions are the 'fast growing ailments' of the 21st century. These are also the causes of increasing violence in our lives. By practising Mangal Bhavana success is assured and that contributes towards keeping non-violence alive in this day and age.