Benefits of Spirituality The Need For the Spirituality
Benefits of Spirituality
The Need For the Spirituality
Western countries have reached summit of material advancement
Luxurious Houses
Skyscraper Buildings
Jet Planes
Latest methods of communication
Modern Advanced Society
…some hidden facts
ALWAYS ON RISE e c t n e n l e o i m V y o l p m e n U Drug Murd A d diction er n o i t e p u d r i r o c C i u S Divorce s s e r t s l a t n Rape Me
Communal Violence
Public Unrest
Wars
T e r r o r i s m
Steadily increasing every year.
Time Magazine Poll The main problems of the society today ? st 1 : Crime nd 2 : Lack of Morality
USGOVINFO. COM U. S. prison population
Gun Sales in America
Murders A phenomenal 124% rise
Average number of reported rape cases in South Africa in a year 33, 000
Before finishing school an average child watches 100, 000 acts of 8, 000 murders violence
Number of Drug users in European Union 7. 4 million Number of serious drug addicts in European Union 1. 8 million
No. of divorces per 100 marriages US Canada Denmark 55 45 40
Av. number of suicides in Japan every year 22, 500 Approx. number of attempted suicides in US in a year 650, 000
Bangalore No. 1 suicide city of India Can you guess the number of reported suicides in Bangalore for the year 2000? 1, 938
Are we really advancing in right direction ?
Why is there much chaos & confusion in society ?
Many times we are bogged down by
• Stress • Depression • Self-centeredness • Anger • Lust
In spite of all this advancement, men are § dissatisfied § full of anxiety § stressed § depressed & above all unhappy
WHY ?
So what should we do ?
Practice Spirituality
What is spirituality?
Spirituality can be defined as…… • the state or quality of being dedicated to spiritual things or values, especially as contrasted with material or temporal ones • to spirit or sacred matters; (b) being connected to the essence of self, others and life; (c) an experience of coming home to self and connecting to others • is the experience or relationship with the empowering source of ultimate value, purpose and meaning of human life producing healing and hope, and is articulated in diverse beliefs and practices of individuals and communities
Spirituality as per Gita Spirituality can be defined as a process by which we can attain the real happiness in all aspects of our life
Spirituality is a universal term and is practiced in various religions in the world in various ways. But the essence of all the practices is the same – Attain love of God.
THE 3 Q’s • IQ – Intelligence Quotient • EQ – Emotional Quotient • SQ – Spiritual Quotient
IQ Higher a person’s IQ – theory went – the higher their intelligence.
Progressive understanding of the functioning of intelligence led to an understanding of ‘Emotional Quotient’ or EQ
EQ – A General Definition EQ gives us awareness of our own and other person’s feelings.
EQ is an array of skills that influences one’s ability to succeed in coping with environmental demands and pressures.
In mid-1990 s, research of many neuroscientists and psychologists showed that EQ is of equal importance.
It is now believed that EQ is a basic requirement for the effective use of IQ.
SQ
Now, scientists contend that the full picture of human intelligence can be completed with a discussion of our spiritual intelligence – SQ for short.
They found that SQ is… Our Ultimate Intelligence
SQ allows humans to be creative, to seek answers to fundamental questions & play an 'infinite' game.
Human beings are essentially spiritual creatures because we are driven by a need to ask 'fundamental' or 'ultimate' questions.
Misconceptions of spirituality: • Spirituality is outdated and cannot be applied in Modern day and age • Spirituality means that we should give up everything and become a monk • Spirituality is something that we should practice when we become old.
Correct Understanding of spirituality • Spiritual principles are not dependent on age, but are applicable to human beings of all ages. The application may vary based on time, place and circumstances but the principles remain the same and can be applied even today. Millions of people all over the world are looking upto spirituality to improve their quality of life
Correct Understanding of spirituality • Spiritual life doesn’t mean that we give up everything but we apply the principles in our individual circumstances and reap the benefits. We don’t have to give up anything but we have to add something to our lives.
Correct Understanding of spirituality • Spiritual principles are meant to make our lives dynamic. By learning the art of becoming spiritual right from the childhood, helps us to become responsible, ethical, moral and successful individuals in the society. • Reporter asking Prabhupada, “Why there are only young people in your movement/”
Benefits of Spirituality
Freedom from anxiety & stress
Family that prays together stays together
Relief from unwanted drives & habits In our present condition, we are slaves to any whimsical thoughts and desires.
Peace of mind
Real Happiness
Enlightenment
It helps you increase • Confidence • Concentratio n • Will Power • Memory • Personality
Benefits of Spirtuality Enables one to live an energetic and balanced life.
Benefits of Spirituality It helps one to effectively manage one’s emotions.
Benefits of Spirituality One becomes more reflective & introspective
Benefits of Spirituality Builds capacity to face suffering & life’s ups & downs.
Benefits of Spirituality Reluctance to cause unnecessary harm
Benefits of Spirituality Helps one control • Anger • Disappointment • Irritation • Fear • Sorrow
What people say about practicing Spirituality?
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These are some of the benefits of Spirituality. Don’t miss this golden opportunity of improving you life and make it peaceful, happy and blissfull.
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