FW: [esatsang] Esatsang digest for July 7 2012

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Topics
1. Sri Sri Marma Training Level 1

2. Art of Mothering

3. Ten Characteristics of Dharma

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From: <info@srisriayurveda.ca>
Date: Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Subject: Sri Sri Marma Training Level 1


The Sri Sri Ayurveda
Institute for Education and Wellness
Invites applicants for a:

Sri Sri Marma Training Level 1
Aug 2 - Aug 7 2012

A four day course to teach a series of major Marma points and their uses and
the basic principles of Marma.

This technique is the most fundamental and potentially the most restorative
of all the Ayurvedic treatments as it harmonizes the body's built in energy
network.

The ancient definition of Marma points, handed down to us through the
centuries, is specifically 'the various points on the body where the subtle
life energy becomes matter, where thoughts transfer into the physical'.
They are junction points in the body, fundamental built in electrical
switches. In fact any sore point on the surface of the body is a blocked
Marma.
For more information please contact:

Sri Sri Ayurveda Institute of Education and Wellness at the Art of Living
International Center, Québec, Canada.
Tel: 1-819-532-2613 or e-mail: info@srisriayurveda.ca


Sri Sri Ayurveda
Institute for Education and Wellness
13 chemin de l'infinite
St. Mathieu du Parc
Quebec G0X 1N0
819-532-2613

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From: <info@srisriayurveda.ca>
Date: Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Subject: Fwd: Art of Mothering
To: esatsang@artofliving.org


Dear Payal

Could you please include our Art of Mothering training to the e-newsletter
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays over the next 4 weeks?

I did not see the ads since our first request June 26.

Thanks!
JGD
Raj

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From: <info@srisriayurveda.ca>
Date: Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Subject: Art of Mothering

The Sri Sri Ayurveda
Institute for Education and Wellness
Invites applicants for:
The Art of Mothering
August 9-17 & August 18-22 at the beautiful Canadian Ashram in Quebec.

It starts with Intensive Maternal and Newborn Post partum care, followed by
Intensive Maternal body work and Infant massage training! The delicate "42
days for 42 years" is called in Ayurvedic medicine a natural kayakalpa
window. During this time, if given the correct tools, a woman may make
choices to work within Mother Nature's rare opportunities for profound
rejuvenation. The influence is very significant for the art of mothering and
it affects all the mother's relationships for decades.

Internationally renowned teacher, Ysha Oakes. (www.sacredwindow.com.) has
for the past 17 years; specialized in the care of new mothers and their
babies using ancient Ayurvedic techniques.

For more information and for application forms, please contact us at:
1 819 532 2613
E-mail: info@srisriayurveda.ca



Sri Sri Ayurveda
Institute for Education and Wellness
13 chemin de l'infinite
St. Mathieu du Parc
Quebec G0X 1N0
819-532-2613

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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 2:34 AM
Subject: Ten Characteristics of Dharma

Those who follow the path of dharma should cultivate ten characteristics of
dharma within. The first one is dharti or patience. In the spiritual sphere,
if someone expects immediate results after starting the practice of Tantra,
that would not be realistic. Therefore, be patient. Thus, dhrti is the first
characteristic of dharma.

The second characteristic of dharma is kshama or forgiveness. Each and every
action produces an equal and opposite reaction provided the three relative
factors remain unchanged. But these three factors often change – because of
transformation from one state to another. Suppose someone has started doing
some mischief by hitting you: this action will certainly have a reaction.
When the time comes for you to take revenge, you should not express any
reaction yourself. In this way you will break the continuity of the chain.
The point at which the cycle of action and reaction stops, due to your
initiative, is called forgiveness. This is the second characteristic of
dharma.

The third aspect of dharma is damah or control. Damana is the state of
achieving control over internal enemies – that is, debasing propensities.
The fourth is asteya. Asteya literally means not to steal anything
physically or mentally. The fifth characteristic of dharma is shaocha and
this is of two types: external and internal cleanliness. External
cleanliness refers to body, clothes and surroundings. Internal cleanliness
is that of mind.

The sixth feature of dharma is indriyanigraha. In Sanskrit Indra means
'controller', 'headman' or 'patriarch'. There are ten indriyas or organs:
five sensory and five motor. As they exercise control over the physical
activities, they are called 'indra', meaning "dominating entity". The
subtler mind or atman is superior to these organs. The indriyas are to be
kept in check with your mental and spiritual power. This is why in dharmic
life the control of organs is considered imperative. In the spiritual sphere
one will have to exercise control over the sensory and motor organs.

The seventh characteristic of dharma is dhi which means 'benevolent
intellect'. If human intellect is not channelised well it becomes
destructive; it corrupts and exploits society. It may even become a demonic
force. Dhi means intellect that helps regenerate society, which can benefit
not only human beings but all beings.

The eighth characteristic of dharma is vidya meaning 'internal assimilation
of external objectivities'. It is of two types: vidya and avidya. Avidya is
mainly concerned with external life whereas vidya is concerned with internal
life. According to Ananda Marga philosophy, we cannot afford to ignore the
external world, and thus ours is a subjective approach through objective
adjustment. Avidya means 'modern science'. You should not ignore modern
science because whle avidya helps us develop in the physical sphere, vidya,
helps one strive to attain liberation. Vidya and avidya will help human
beings achieve success in material and spiritual spheres.

The ninth characteristic of dharma is satyam or truth and it is to be
observed in your individual and collective lives. The tenth and final
characteristic is akrodha or non-anger, a very subtle propensity. You should
not be misguided or swayed by krodha or anger. Anger means to remain under
the influence of nerve cells and fibres instead of being influenced by
subtler layers of mind. It is therefore very dangerous. You may show anger
to stop unholy activities of sinful people in society. This is called
"sentient anger". These are the ten characteristics of dharma.


Vinay Girotra

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