1. Divine Message of Vedas How to enhance Inner Power Rigveda 10/27/5 Lecture in Youth camp 2005 by - Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD Head – All World Gayatri Pariwar Chancellor- Dev Sanskriti University

2. Rigveda 10/27/5 Na va oo mam vrujane vaarayante, Na parvataaso yadahum manasye, Mam swanatkrudhukarno bhayaat, Evedanu dhyunkiranaha samejaats न वा उ मां वृजने वारयन् ‍ ते, न पर्वतासो यदहं मनस् ‍ ये मम स् ‍ वनात् ‍ कृधुकणो भयात, एवेदनु द्यून् ‍ किरणः समेजात।। O man! Profound is the power of your self-confidence. Nobody can crush your determination. When big obstacles of the size of mountains can not obstruct your path, what is the significance of ordinary obstacles? You are more powerful than even Sun

3. Param Poojya Gurudev The biggest power in the world is the power of Mind – which reflects in perfect determination and self confidence The biggest power in the world is the power of Mind – which reflects in perfect determination and self confidence

4. Mental wellbeing is directly proportional to self-confidence Mental wellbeing is directly proportional to self-confidence

5. Spilt personality has become a pattern in today’s consumerist way of life with no purpose being felt. Spilt personality has become a pattern in today’s consumerist way of life with no purpose being felt. Lack of purpose..

6. Inner conflict and aimlessness are hindrances in personal growth. Inner conflict and aimlessness are hindrances in personal growth. Lack of purpose..

7. Fear psychosis prevents anyone from progressing on path of success. Fear psychosis prevents anyone from progressing on path of success. Lack of purpose..

8. Self-pity and ill feeling in everyday life deplete mental powers. Self-pity and ill feeling in everyday life deplete mental powers. Lack of purpose..

9. Understand Your Self (Atman) Man lives in the body frame. It is alright but is also true that he is not the body. Man lives in the body frame. It is alright but is also true that he is not the body. When life departs the body remains as it is. Nothing is lost materially. Still then the carcass turns useless. When life departs the body remains as it is. Nothing is lost materially. Still then the carcass turns useless. The truth is that man lives in the body, none the less he is distinct from it. This distinct entity is called soul. The truth is that man lives in the body, none the less he is distinct from it. This distinct entity is called soul.

10. Law of Karma Works One of the founding principles of Vedic Culture, law of karma explain the complexity of life and its purpose. One of the founding principles of Vedic Culture, law of karma explain the complexity of life and its purpose. A firm belief will lead to inculcation of virtues, farsighted wisdom and bright future. A firm belief will lead to inculcation of virtues, farsighted wisdom and bright future.

11. Spirituality is … Inculcation of qualities, ideals and virtues of Godly being in day to day life.

12. The spiritual life … Gives inner confidence – atmabal To do the impossible Provides oozing self-confidence.

13. Tools and Techniques to Awaken Inner Strength Auto Suggestion Auto Suggestion Power of Syllables –Recitation of Gayatri Mantra daily Power of Syllables –Recitation of Gayatri Mantra daily Pranayam 5 times daily Pranayam 5 times daily Meditation 5 mts daily Meditation 5 mts daily Regular Yogic Practices Regular Yogic Practices Self Introspective Literature Self Introspective Literature

14. Auto Suggestion To impose on one self stream of positive thoughts. To impose on one self stream of positive thoughts. One becomes what one thinks. One becomes what one thinks. Art of thinking so as to enhance the biomagnetism through focused introspection. Art of thinking so as to enhance the biomagnetism through focused introspection. Guided Imagery Guided Imagery

15. Power of Syllables 24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra stir the consciousness and strengthen the inner self. 24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra stir the consciousness and strengthen the inner self. The syllables work on the plexuses by generating intense fields of spiritual vibratinos. The syllables work on the plexuses by generating intense fields of spiritual vibratinos. 24 subtler centers are awakened and neuro-hormones secreted for total transformation. 24 subtler centers are awakened and neuro-hormones secreted for total transformation.

16. Pranayam Churning of Vital Energy, assimilating it in our inner self Churning of Vital Energy, assimilating it in our inner self Pranayam is more than just deep breathing Pranayam is more than just deep breathing To be in unison with cosmic prana To be in unison with cosmic prana Brings equilibrium and harmony in life Brings equilibrium and harmony in life

17. Meditation Meditation Rinsing of Mind with pious, positive and virtuous thoughts. Rinsing of Mind with pious, positive and virtuous thoughts. Cleanser of ones Mental Garbage Cleanser of ones Mental Garbage Giving a bath to ones personality through noble and ideal vibrations Giving a bath to ones personality through noble and ideal vibrations Going into subconscious and cleaning our past. Going into subconscious and cleaning our past.

18. Regular Yogic Practices Physically one remains fit with muscular strength Physically one remains fit with muscular strength Mentally one becomes tough and resilient to stresses of life Mentally one becomes tough and resilient to stresses of life Spiritually one learns to go deeper into self and establish his consciousness on it. Spiritually one learns to go deeper into self and establish his consciousness on it. You learn relaxation, mental balance and art of organizing oneself. You learn relaxation, mental balance and art of organizing oneself.

19. Positivism Promoting Literature Streamlines thoughts Streamlines thoughts Provide solution to problems Provide solution to problems Promotes positivism mental attitude (PMA) Promotes positivism mental attitude (PMA) Teaches one to practice creativity. Teaches one to practice creativity. Gives vision to plan for the spiritual journey. Gives vision to plan for the spiritual journey.

20. Outcomes You are your worst enemy and you are your best friend (Geeta, ch. 6) You are your worst enemy and you are your best friend (Geeta, ch. 6) Inner strength brings with it inner joy and happiness Inner strength brings with it inner joy and happiness Success comes automatically Success comes automatically Confidence enhances Confidence enhances

21. Imagine a world if… The entire human population could be disciplined and motivated to follow righteous path? The entire human population could be disciplined and motivated to follow righteous path? The world would become more beautiful and happier than what could be imagined of the heavens. The world would become more beautiful and happier than what could be imagined of the heavens.

22. But we can create our own beautiful world Brian has nearly 12 billion neurons, which have negligible size and weight but have highly evolved structure, that could be compared with a complete human being in terms of work potential. If all the neurons could be conditioned to function optimally making best use of their latent collective powers, the human brain would certainly manifest divine potentials and supernatural talents

23. But we can create our own beautiful world Until the last century, extraordinary intelligence and talents were generally attributed to one’s good fortune or divine blessings... Scientific investigations into brain- functions and human psychology have now revealed that such ‘fortunes’ and acumen could be awaken to a great extent by systematic training and endeavours because the brain of every human is endowed with enormous potentials

24. Have faith in God..Have faith in yourself Trade the path of righteousness and realize the power of Mind. That leads to power of soul increase the happiness and prosperity of yourself as well as transform the world for betterment of all.

25. Swami Vivekananda says Belief in your own self with confidence on mental faculties is in real sense belief in God Belief in your own self with confidence on mental faculties is in real sense belief in God

26. Mental Toughness is the key Manushya apne bhagya ka nirmata aap hai – Pandit Shriram Sharma Manushya apne bhagya ka nirmata aap hai – Pandit Shriram Sharma Everyone can shape his/her own destiny