1. Krishna Consciousness: The Highest Art of Living

2. Based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A. C
Based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder Acharya – International Society for Krishna Consciousness

3. Poets, Novelist, Philosophers
Life as an Art
Poets, Novelist, Philosophers

4. ahara nidra bhaya maithunams ca samanyam etad pashubhir naranam
(Eating, Sleeping, Mating & Defending these 4 things are common between us and animals)

5. Eating
Animals also eat!

6. Sleeping
Animals also sleep!

7. mating
Animals also do it!

8. Defending
Animals also defend!

9. So what is that, Vishesh? (Special)

10. dharmo hi tesam adhi ko vishesho dharmena hina pashubhir samana (The special property of humans is that they can engage in spiritual life)

11. Is Sense Enjoyment Art of Living ?
Eat drink and be merry
Two leaders of the nations view of Art of living
Ancient philosopher (Charvak Muni)

12. Reaction to ones effort for sense enjoyment!
Mayavad Philosophy
Sunnyavad Philosophy (make everything zero)

13. What is the real Art of Living ?

14. What is this WORLD?

15. This world is a mixture of Spirit & Matter

16. A Paramhamsa – Pure devotee
An Expert who can separate spirit and matter

17. What do we do with spirit and matter ?
Should we give up matter and embrace only spirit
Should we balance both of them

18. What do we do with spirit and matter ?
How to balance both, we have to learn from the Paramahamsa
The sages on ancient India did not discourage sense gratification

19. The real Art of living depends on whether we are ready to be educated, by the Paramhamsas!

20. We have to engage both of them in the respective services of someone!

21. yajnarthat karmano 'nyatra loko 'yam karma-bandhanaù tad-artham karma kaunteya mukta-sangah samacara (Work done as a sacrifice for Visnu has to be performed; otherwise work causes bondage in this material world. Therefore, O son of Kunti, perform your prescribed duties for His satisfaction, and in that way you will always remain free from bondage) BG. 3:9

22. Freedom from Karma bandhana, eg:

23. Training of the Mind

24. Uncontrolled Mind WHAT IT CAN DO TO YOU ? Lack Of Confidence
Depression
Stress
Loss Of Trust
Hypertension
Madness
Dangerous Diseases
Damage To Oneself, Family And Society
Weakened Determination
WHAT IT CAN DO TO YOU ?

25. “For the mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate and very strong, O Krsna, and to subdue it, I think, is more difficult than controlling the wind.”
Bhagavad-gita 6.34

26. What is a mantra?
(Manas triyate, iti mantra)
MAN + TRA
MIND
DELIVER

27. How to practically apply certain principles towards- ART of living
The A,B,C,D of ART of living

28. The A,B,C,D of ART of living

29. A – Association (sadhu sanga)

30. B – Books (reading vedic scriptures)

31. Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
C– Chanting
Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare

32. D– Diet (Eating Krishna Prasdam)

33. Summary
The common concept of art of living is by sense enjoyement, which leads to frustration
Those who want to learn the art of living must seek shelter of a Paramhamsa
Engage in the loving service of Krishna under the guidance of a bona fide Spiritual Master
Follow the A,B,C,D of Art of living

34. Chant
“Hare Krishna”
& Be
Happy