1. Professionalism Talking Points By Prof. Rajendra Bhansali Retd. DG/Railway Staff College

2. A statement is correct only when it is qualified by “Might be” / “In some respect” followed by “in fact” to provide emphasis. SOUL (with respect to substance and not of modes) is in fact ETERNAL. A path may be valid in some respect. Coordinate various methods into COMPREHENSIVE PATH as a combination of INSIGHTS into the nature of REALITY, Critical knowledge as profession.

3. Pure Conduct 1. Material 2. SOUL Categories3. Time of Existent4. Space 5. Motion 6. Rest

4. “SOUL” Apprehensive Comprehensive Can be obscured or blocked PerceptionCognition Qualities or Functional aspect Knowledge BLISS ENERGY

5. “BLISS” is experienced through self- knowledge, depends upon the extent of purity of soul..... Pure soul Impure soul Continuum Self contained Uninterested in external Desirous of external Blissful

6. .. “ENERGY” Perception & knowledge are manifested in proportion to soul’s energy at that moment. Giving CAPACITYobtaining Enjoyment Repeated enjoyment

7. .. The mechanism of BONDAGE:- Soul of Gold Ore24k gold Human existencefall x rise Causes of defilement of soul ? Means? Karma? Subtle material floating free 8 types of Karma are moulded from these simpler forms after interaction with soul.

8. .. The energy quality of soul perverted by this impurity, produces vibrations, which brings about the influx of different kinds of material karmas. Vibration denote the activity of the individual manifested through Body/Speech/Mind. SOUL-magnetized by Passions AGE) Karma – iron dust attracted. Gravitation force – solar system KARMA -Gravitating around soul 1.Bliss defiling / deluding insight/ conduct 2.Knowledge obscuring

9. .. 3. Perception obscuring 4. Energy OBSTRUCTING 5. Pertaining to Pleasure/Pain 6. Longevity determining 7. Destressing and body determining 7. Environment determining

10. .. The first awakening: Bound in a state of suffering due to spiritual ignorance. Elimination of ignorance – key to remove shackles/suffering Energy quality can be directed into different functions. Ladder to climb from depth of delusion & entrapment to omniscience and freedom Ist step of ladder : WRONG VIEWS – DELUSION : AGED :- AttainmentsSearch for its own nature Less attention to body possessions Peaceful Longing for learning the true nature of soul Surge of energy

11. .. Signs of Awakening Attitude External – internal Self-Transformation detachment from Body, possessions and AGED Overcome ingrained negative tendencies Behaviour Bliss focussed & yet relaxed No longer perceives things as attractive/desirable Act of renunciation

12. .. Unity / diversity of beings Unselfish desire to help End of exploitation and manipulation Reasoned belief in the reality of elements Characteristic 1. Doubt,desire, delusion, disgust 2.Protecting, stabilising, illuminating, service

13. .. Cause of Bondage 1.Perverted views 2.Non-restraint 3.Carelessness 4.Passion – AGED 5.Avoidable activities of Body Speech Mind 1. Injury 2. False 3. Theft 4. Illicit relationship 5. Excess possessions

14. .. 1.Restricting activities to area/Direction 2.Limiting the objects of enjoyment 3. Avoiding unwholesome activities 1.Practice Equanimity 2.Daily practice to restrict consumption 3.Weekly fasting and non-consumerism 4.Charity - Donating