https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/22/stoicism-book-news-brigid-delaney?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-intl The control test The control test is a simple but incredibly effective strategy I use whenever I start worrying about something. It can be applied not just to the news cycle but absolutely everything in life, from not getting a pay raise to facing death. The formula, or test, is found in Handbook, or Enchiridion, a book of lectures by the Roman stoic Epictetus. Epictetus – whose handbook was published in 125AD – wrote: Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing. Essentially, our realm of control consists of our own actions and reactions, our desires, our character and how we treat others. The rest – including our bodies, the actions of others, our reputations and our fortunes ...
http://atmajyothisavita.blogspot.com/2009/07/12-types-of-yagna-mentioned-in.html Devamevapare yagnam yoginah paryupasate| Brahmaagnavapare yagnam yagnenaiva upajuvhati || 4. 25|| " Some YOGIS perform sacrifice to DEVAS alone (DEVA-YAJNA) ; while others offer "sacrifice" as sacrifice by the Self, in the Fire of BRAHMAN (BRAHMA-YAJNA) ." Shotradeen indriayanyanye samyamaagnishu juvhathi | Shabdadeen vishayaananya indriyagnishu juvhathi || 4. 26 || " Some again offer hearing and other senses as sacrifice in the fires-of-restraint; others offer sound and other objects of sense as sacrifice in the fires-of-the-senses." Sarvendriya karmaani pranikarmani chapare| Atma samyamayogagnou juvhathi jnana deepite || 4. 27 || " Others again sacrifice all the functions of the senses and the functions of the breath (vital energy) in the fire of the YOGA of self-restraint, kindled by knowledge. " Dravya yagnaah tapoyagna...
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534), a revered saint and mystic, is considered an incarnation of Lord Krishna in the mood of Radha by followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. His teachings centered on devotion (bhakti), humility, love, and the chanting of God’s name . Here are 10 key teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu: 🌼 1. Chant the Holy Name Constantly (Nama Sankirtana) "Harinam Sankirtan" —the congregational chanting of the names of Krishna (especially the Hare Krishna Mahamantra )—is the most effective spiritual practice in Kali Yuga. “There is no difference between the Holy Name and the Lord Himself.” 🕊️ 2. Trinad Api Sunichena – Be More Humble Than a Blade of Grass A devotee should cultivate humility, tolerance, and respect for all beings without expecting honor in return. “Trinad api sunichena taror iva sahishnuna…” 💛 3. Bhakti is the Highest Path Pure devotional service (bhakti) is superior to karma (action), jnana (knowledge), and yoga ...
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