Introduction Being a good listener is invaluable. Requires sincere effort and practice. The better a listener one is, the better one knows their own strengths and weaknesses. Active listening checklist: Questions to reflect on: What have you learned based on…
Question 1 Choosing Company Without Judging Q: We’re taught to keep good company (satsang) to grow, but we’re also told to reduce judgment, likes, and dislikes. How do I know someone is “not good company for me” without slipping into…
Introduction In the Prasna Upanishad (Upanishad means to be near, with determination to change and Prasna means to ask), there are 6 students who come from afar to ask a question to the guru. The guru says before you ask…
Summary 🌟 We gained inspiration by learning the meaning of the first 2 verses of Ganga Stotram🌟 We learned about water scarcity and its global impact on Maharashtra farmers and the Flint community. Action to Implement Post your reflections &…
Summary Year 4 of Loving Earth Sanga was marked by Santosha- the final niyama as it applies to Prthvi Yoga! Action to Implement Post your reflections & observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize santosha by giving the gifts…
Introduction In the Mahabharata, there’s a very unique happening during the war when Prince Arjuna, Shri Krishna, and the horses are working so, so, so, so hard to fight to win this war. At one point, Shri Krishna senses that…
This space is a specialization for our own internalization. Question 1 What inspires Vivekji to be consistent with classes and all that Vivekji does? Vivekji’s Response From a mission perspective, there is a singular purpose to feel that all is…
Introduction: Prayer is very important. I’ve seen in many classes, when the teacher is doing prayer, students are quiet. You should also do the prayer, because you have a connection with the same God which the teacher has. There are…
Opening Reflection In the Upanishads, it is shared that one should see the Spirit as one would see objects around them. The way to do this is through shravana, manana and nidhidhyasana. Each of these practices has a distinct value.…
Āchārya Śaṅkara’s Vivekachūḍāmaṇi is a powerful text that outlines the journey of a disciplined student approaching a guide with the right question. Such a question is not impractical but arises from a sincere yearning for understanding. It brings delight to…
