1. Chapter
14– Clean/Dirty
God resides in the heart of those that don’t
have negative qualities
2.
Discussions:
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Discuss the negative qualities- Arishad Vargas - that that make
humans weak, powerless and lose control of themselves.
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Discuss positive qualities – Asta gunas- that empower humans and
how to use it to conquer the negative qualities.
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Bhakti and Japa (devotion, prayers and meditation) help acquire
these positive qualities
3.
Reflection for the week: New Years Resolution
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Become
aware of your Positive and Negative Qualities
4.
Practice for the Week –
- Daily Prayers, Japa and filling up
with 8 divine qualities
- Practice Charity and Giving – at
home, school, etc.
Good/Empowering Qualities
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Bad/Weakening Qualities
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Awareness overcomes negatives
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Daya- ComPassion, Love, Positive
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Kama- Obsession, Desire
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Gratitude, Love, Respect
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Kshanthi – Patience, Peace, Prudent
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Krodha- Rage, Anger
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Peace, Planning, Prudent
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Anasuya-Positive, Open Mind, non
jealousy
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Lobha- Greed, Miserliness
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Generosity, Contentment
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Saucha-Purity, Clean, Peace
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Moha- Attachment, Selfish, Mineness
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Pious, Compassion, generosity
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Anayasa-Powerful, Plan, Ease, non
tiring
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Mada/Ahankara- Arrogance,
Vanity
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Humility, Purity, Peace
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Mangala-Pious, Pretty, Auspicious
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Matsalya- Jealous, insecurity
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Contentment, Open minded
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Akarpanya-Prosperous, Generous, non
miserly
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Raga- Wanting, agitated
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Gratitude, Contentment,
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Aspraha-Plenty, Contentment,
non-desiring
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Dwesha- Not wanting, agitated
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Purity, Patientience, Planning
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Maya – Ignorance, intoxicated, UI
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Knowledge, Pious,
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Kapata, Damba, Abhimaan – Mean,
Deceitful, Malicious,
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Love, Compassion, Peace,
self-confidence, awareness.
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