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...
Here are five lessons derived from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verse 29: Verse: "Bhoktaram yajna-tapasam sarva-loka-maheshvaram; Suhridam sarva-bhutanam jnatva mam shantim ricchati." "Knowing Me as the ultimate enjoyer of sacrifices and austerities, the Supreme Lord of all worlds, and the friend of all beings, one attains peace." --- 1. God is the Ultimate Beneficiary (Bhoktaram Yajna-Tapasam) Lesson: All actions, sacrifices, and austerities should be performed as offerings to the Supreme Being. Recognizing this brings purpose and removes selfishness, leading to liberation from anxiety. --- 2. God is the Supreme Controller (Sarva-Loka-Maheshvaram) Lesson: Understanding that God is the master and controller of all worlds cultivates humility. This realization helps us let go of the illusion of control, reducing stress and fostering surrender. --- 3. God is the Well-Wisher of All Beings (Suhridam Sarva-Bhutanam) Lesson: God is not a distant or harsh judge but a true frien...
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