Leading a Positive Life and Tackling Hurdles in Life Rigveda 1/89/8 Lecture in Youth Camp 2008 by - Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD Head – All World Gayatri Pariwar Chancellor- Dev Sanskriti University

Rigveda 1/89/8 Bhadram Karnebhihi Shrinuyaam Deva Bhadram Pashyemaakshbhiryajatraha Sthirairange stushtuva Gvang Sastanubhihi vayshemahi Dev hitam Yadayuhu,, In the company of learned man, let us hear beautiful words, see the truth and worship God, so that our longevity may increase. Let us not speak untruth, nor hear words of false praise, nor see what is bad and let us keep away from adultery.

The company of learned man Buddha transformed lives of many Buddha transformed lives of many Angulimal,Ashok,Amrapali Angulimal,Ashok,Amrapali Simple iron ore becomes a magnet by merely a contact Simple iron ore becomes a magnet by merely a contact

The company of learned man Thoughts attract thoughts of similar kind Thoughts attract thoughts of similar kind Study of inspiring literature is the company of noble soul Study of inspiring literature is the company of noble soul Pujya Gurudev and his books transformed millions Pujya Gurudev and his books transformed millions

The inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi Unto this Last

Positive attitude in life leads to happiness Happiness leads to long, healthy Purposeful life The secret of happiness and longevity

Shall you cry because roses have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses? Shall you cry because roses have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses? Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened. Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened. B + (Be Positive)

The source of Stress, Anxiety, Negativity, Depression is lack of righteous aims and ideals lack of righteous aims and ideals That Sunken Feeling

The Vicious Circle The comfort driven life promotes crass- selfishness which makes the person more and more self-centered. The comfort driven life promotes crass- selfishness which makes the person more and more self-centered. Self-centeredness breeds loneliness Self-centeredness breeds loneliness Man is most afraid of loneliness. In fact our scriptures describe that the Almighty out of loneliness created this Universe Man is most afraid of loneliness. In fact our scriptures describe that the Almighty out of loneliness created this Universe

Infuse Positivism in Life Most negative thoughts are based on a misinterpretation of the situation Most negative thoughts are based on a misinterpretation of the situation Alter your mental images. By exploring and developing your mental representations you can feel much better about yourself and life Alter your mental images. By exploring and developing your mental representations you can feel much better about yourself and life Adopting positive attitude can turn your negative thoughts around. Adopting positive attitude can turn your negative thoughts around.

Infuse Positivism in Life Learn to handle strong negative emotions Learn to handle strong negative emotions Don't let a tiny problem escalate into disaster. Don't let a tiny problem escalate into disaster. The more meaning you see in life, the easier you will find it to be positive. The more meaning you see in life, the easier you will find it to be positive.

The Vedic Wisdom Refrain from : Untruth Untruth Self-praise Self-praise Pointing fingers Pointing fingers Being unfaithful Being unfaithful

The purity and beauty of heart is the major source of bliss and energy in life.

Homeostasis Homeostasis Balanced Personality needs a Proper balance between Gross (physical) Gross (physical) Subtle (mental) Subtle (mental) Causal (emotional) Causal (emotional)

Homeostasis Homeostasis Today man is stressed and victim of inner conflicts and therefore is in a state of emotional distress. The mental stress is giving rise to various types of psychosomatic ailments.

World Scenario World Scenario According to WHO - by 2015 nearly 60 to 70% population will suffer from Depression because of emotional imbalance, Arising out of : quest for earning More and more money, quest for earning More and more money, Lack of, rather Crisis of Faith, Lack of, rather Crisis of Faith, Aimlessness – no purpose of life Aimlessness – no purpose of life

Friction in Life Inner Conflict – Procrastination Inner Conflict – Procrastination Procrastination Procrastination Lethargy Lethargy Fear of Loosing Fear of Loosing Outer Conflict – Outer Conflict – Peer Pressure Peer Pressure Load of expectation Load of expectation Inability to set proper goals Inability to set proper goals Pressures from family members Pressures from family members

The Solution … The Solution … By nurturing the roots only we can save the plant. Watering the leaves will not be useful. By nurturing the roots only we can save the plant. Watering the leaves will not be useful. Nurturing means refinement of thoughts and emotions. Nurturing means refinement of thoughts and emotions.

Success and Happiness Desires not to be guided by instincts but WILL should guide. An animal can have instincts but only human beings can sublimate them Desires not to be guided by instincts but WILL should guide. An animal can have instincts but only human beings can sublimate them

Success and Happiness See the capability. Dont cross the river on two boats. See your limits, concentrate on your aim and achieve perfection in at least one. See the capability. Dont cross the river on two boats. See your limits, concentrate on your aim and achieve perfection in at least one.

Success and Happiness Ultimately Happiness comes automatically with success Ultimately Happiness comes automatically with success