Yato Dharma Tato Jayah - Chapter 23-24 - Dharma Triangle - Brahmacharya

Dharma Triangle - Brahmacharya

Quote - "Brahmacharya pratishtayam viaryalabhaha'' – Patanjali Yoga Sutra (II Sutra 38)

Brahmacharya = Moving in Brahman (Consciousness); Pratishtayam = established; Viarya = vigour; Iabhaha = gained.
On being established in Consciousness vigor is gained.

           

Review

·      Dharma Triangle and Dharma Values.  Are they working on their core values and reaching them?

Activity and Discussion

·      Brahmacharya – Values

o   Dama, Astheya, Saucha, Indriya Nigrahaha, Akrodha.

·      Bullying  - Share from workshop

o   Psychological reasons for becoming bully and victim

o   How to handle bullying and cyberbullying. Spirituality to manage bullying.

o   How to apply brahmacharya in managing bullying

o   Become self-confident. Have self esteem

Reflection for the week: Discuss with Family

·      Observe actions and words of bullying at home and with family members.

·      Discuss with parents any issues of bullying and how Brahmacharya can be practiced.

Practice for the week: 

·      Meditation and chanting can increase self-esteem and calmness.

Yato Dharma Tato Jayah - Chapter 25 - Dharma Triangle - Ahimsa

 Dharma Triangle - Ahimsa

Quote - yada na kurute bhavam  sarva-bhutesv amangalam

            sama-drstes tada pumsah  sarvah sukhamaya disah|| SB 9.19.15

When a person does not entertain any ill-will towards any creature and is equanimous in their outlook, all directions are full of happiness for them.

           

Review

·      Dharma Triangle and Dharma Values.  Are they working on their core values and reaching them?

·      Review Satyam and the stories from last class

Activity and Discussion

·      Makara Shankaranthi –

o   Various names Lohri, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan

o   Kites, Cows, Harvest, Sun in northern hemisphere

o   Astronomy – Pongal day advance once in 72 yrs, constellations, earth’s tilt, revolution.

o   Gratitude – Earth, animals, sun -  Sharing, - Celebration

·      What is Ahimsa – Non-Hurting, Non-violence OR love, compassion, empathy

·      For the stories we did last week, imagine if we were in the other person’s shoes. 

·      Stories from Key to Success chapter 10 -11

Reflection for the week: Discuss with Family

·      How Shankaranthi is celebrated in family.

·      Scientific, Social and Sociological significance of festivals.

Practice for the week: 

·      Observe and Practice Ahimsa, Compassion, Gratitude, empathy.

Yato Dharma Tato Jayah - Chapter 26- Dharma Triangle - Satyam

  Dharma Triangle 

• Review and Learn Verse: 

 “Dhriti Kshama Damosteyam Shouchamindriya Nigrahah  Dheer Vidya Satyamakrodho Dashakam Dharma Lakshanam”  

• Summarize the 10 values into 3 pillars of the Dharma Triangle 
• Dharma Triangle from scriptures - 

Activity: 

• Did a transforming negative emotions meditation to recognize the negative emotions we have and to transform them. 
• Make a resolution for the space of positivity and clarity for 2020
• Discuss what is Satyam.  It is being aware of our real self as - Brahman- SAT CHIT ANANDA
• It's also being an Integrated/Authentic Personality, where our thoughts, words and actions are aligned and in synch. 

When we say something, do something else, and think something else, we have a split personality.  The body, mind and intellect are not in harmony.  Then we are not integrated we are not authentic and real and people around us can sense it and will not trust us.  We also can recognize people who are not authentic and we do not trust them or take them seriously. 

• Told/Read stories based on Truth and the consequences.  

Discussions:

• Combined Session discussion with real life scenarios and how they would handle them and why?
• Acknowledging our mistakes and have courage to face the consequences
• Be truthful in situations like shopping where we are undercharged or overcharged; don't be tempted to shoplift
• Recognize the kind of people you associate with and how to deal with negative peer pressure. 
• Always remember if your thoughts, words and actions are in Dharma - Non Violent (Loving/Peaceful) and Sustainable - Enable equilibrium, balance (Not selfish or destructive)

Reflection for the week: Teacher's Guidelines- 

• Respect yourself and the universe around you, which includes people, places, things and experiences. 

 Practice for the week:  

• Observe every thought, word and action and evaluate if it is Dharma, else reset to Dharma.