Scenarios Pt 1
A person consciously removes pride, practices humility, accepts criticism, and avoids showing superiority over others.
Vinay
A person selflessly serves monks, nuns, elders, or the sick without expecting praise, reward, or recognition.
Veyāvachcham
True or False: Coming to Pathshala is an example of Swādhyāy.
True
Instead of using the phone, a person withdraws their senses and redirects sight, hearing, and mind toward spiritual awareness and self-control.
Pratisanlinta
Instead of letting the mind wander, a person studies agamas to understand the soul, karma, and the path to liberation.
Swādhyāy
True or False: Vyutsarga is the same as Dhyāna because both involve not thinking about anything.
False
Every morning, a person asks forgiveness for harm caused knowingly or unknowingly, even to beings hurt while sleeping.
Prāyaschitt
A person sits quietly without thinking or doing anything, keeping the mind focused and calm.
Dhyāna
False
A person remains completely still, does not move the body, controls respiration, and detaches from physical sensations.
Vyutsarga
A person respectfully bows to elders and teachers, speaks politely, accepts guidance without argument, and does not take credit for their good actions.
Vinay
What is the difference between Präyaschhit and Dhyäna?
While both shed karma, Präyaschhit is asking forgiveness, while Dhyana is just the state of being in Meditation.