1. Divine Message of Vedas How to enhance Mental Power Rigveda 10/27/5 Lecture in Youth camp 2005 by - Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD Head – All World Gayatri Pariwar Chancellor- Dev Sanskriti University

2. Rigveda 10/27/5 Na va oo mam vrujane vaarayante Na parvataaso yadahum manasye, Mam swanatkrudhukarno bhayaat Evedanu dhyunkiranaha samejaats O man! Profound is the power of your self-confidence. Nobody can crush your determination. When big obstacles of the size of mountains can not obstruct your path, what is the significance of ordinary obstacles? You are more powerful than even Sun

3. Param Poojya Gurudev The biggest power in the world is the power of Mind – which reflects in perfect determination and self confidence The biggest power in the world is the power of Mind – which reflects in perfect determination and self confidence

4. Mental wellbeing is directly proportional to self-confidence Mental wellbeing is directly proportional to self-confidence

5. Spilt personality has become a pattern in today’s consumerist way of life with no purpose being felt. Spilt personality has become a pattern in today’s consumerist way of life with no purpose being felt. Lack of purpose..

6. Inner conflict and aimlessness are hindrances in personal growth. Inner conflict and aimlessness are hindrances in personal growth. Lack of purpose..

7. Fear psychosis prevents anyone from progressing on path of success. Fear psychosis prevents anyone from progressing on path of success. Lack of purpose..

8. Self-pity and ill feeling in everyday life deplete mental powers. Self-pity and ill feeling in everyday life deplete mental powers. Lack of purpose..

9. Understand Your Self (Atman) Man lives in the body frame. It is alright but is also true that he is not the body. Man lives in the body frame. It is alright but is also true that he is not the body. When life departs the body remains as it is. Nothing is lost materially. Still then the carcass turns useless. When life departs the body remains as it is. Nothing is lost materially. Still then the carcass turns useless. The truth is that man lives in the body, none the less he is distinct from it. This distinct entity is called soul. The truth is that man lives in the body, none the less he is distinct from it. This distinct entity is called soul.

10. Continuity of Life and Law of Karma The two founding principle of Vedic Culture explain the complexity of life and its purpose. The two founding principle of Vedic Culture explain the complexity of life and its purpose. A firm belief will lead to inculcation of virtues, farsighted wisdom and bright future. A firm belief will lead to inculcation of virtues, farsighted wisdom and bright future. Proofs of rebirth and near-death experiences confirm the belief. ANNEXURE 2 Proofs of rebirth and near-death experiences confirm the belief. ANNEXURE 2 ANNEXURE 2 ANNEXURE 2

11. Spirituality is … Performing all the actions by giving prominence to immortality of our Self over physical existence, making us mentally stronger first

12. The spiritual life … When man performs : virtuous deed full of beneficence, selfless service, sacrifice with ascetic fervor then arise lightheartedness, happiness and Mental power (Manobal)

13. Tools and Techniques to Awaken Inner Strength Auto Suggestion Auto Suggestion Power of Syllables –Recitation of Gayatri Mantra daily Power of Syllables –Recitation of Gayatri Mantra daily Pranayam 5 times daily Pranayam 5 times daily Meditation 5 mts daily Meditation 5 mts daily Regular Yogic Practices Regular Yogic Practices Self Introspective Literature Self Introspective Literature

14. Auto Suggestion To impose on one self stream of positive thoughts. To impose on one self stream of positive thoughts. One becomes what one thinks. One becomes what one thinks. Art of thinking so as to enhance the biomagnetism through focused introspection. Art of thinking so as to enhance the biomagnetism through focused introspection. Guided Imagery Guided Imagery

15. Power of Syllables 24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra stir the consciousness and strengthen the inner self. 24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra stir the consciousness and strengthen the inner self. The syllables work on the plexuses by generating intense fields of vibrational energy. The syllables work on the plexuses by generating intense fields of vibrational energy. 24 subtler centers are awakened and neuro-hormones secreted for total transformation. 24 subtler centers are awakened and neuro-hormones secreted for total transformation.

16. Pranayam Churning of Vital Energy, assimilating it in our inner self. Churning of Vital Energy, assimilating it in our inner self. Pranayam is more than just deep breathing Pranayam is more than just deep breathing To be in unison with cosmic prana To be in unison with cosmic prana Brings equilibrium and harmony in all three bodies Brings equilibrium and harmony in all three bodies

17. Meditation Meditation Rinsing of Mind with pious, positive and virtuous thoughts. Rinsing of Mind with pious, positive and virtuous thoughts. Cleanser of ones Mental Garbage Cleanser of ones Mental Garbage Giving a bath to ones personality through noble and ideal vibrations Giving a bath to ones personality through noble and ideal vibrations Going into subconscious and cleaning our past. Going into subconscious and cleaning our past.

18. Regular Yogic Practices Physically one remains fit with muscular strength Physically one remains fit with muscular strength Mentally one becomes tough and resilient to stresses of life Mentally one becomes tough and resilient to stresses of life Spiritually one learns to go deeper into self and establish his consciousness on it. Spiritually one learns to go deeper into self and establish his consciousness on it. You learn relaxation, mental balance and art of organizing oneself. You learn relaxation, mental balance and art of organizing oneself.

19. Self Introspective Literature Streamlines thoughts Streamlines thoughts Brings unison with vibrations of reflections of the authors feelings. Brings unison with vibrations of reflections of the authors feelings. Promotes positivism Promotes positivism Teaches one to practice creativity. Teaches one to practice creativity. Gives vision to plan for the spiritual journey. Gives vision to plan for the spiritual journey.

20. Outcomes You are your worst enemy and you are your best friend (Geeta, ch. 6) You are your worst enemy and you are your best friend (Geeta, ch. 6) Inner strength brings with it inner joy and happiness Inner strength brings with it inner joy and happiness Success comes automatically Success comes automatically Confidence enhances Confidence enhances

21. The Most Powerful Tools of Soul Mind and Brain 1. Annexure 1 Annexure 1 Annexure 1

22. Have faith in God..Have faith in yourself Trade the path of righteousness and realize the power of Mind. That leads to power of soul increase the happiness and prosperity of yourself as well as transform the world for betterment of all.

23. Swami Vivekananda says Belief in your own self with confidence on mental faculties is in real sense belief in God Belief in your own self with confidence on mental faculties is in real sense belief in God

24. Mental Toughness is the key Being mentally tough with positive mental attitude all the time is the key to all round success. Being mentally tough with positive mental attitude all the time is the key to all round success. Spiritual Development, Social awareness and Physical fitness all originate from one source……MENTAL TOUGHNESS,RIGHT and POSITIVE ATTITUDE and ENHANCED SELF CONFIDENCE. Spiritual Development, Social awareness and Physical fitness all originate from one source……MENTAL TOUGHNESS,RIGHT and POSITIVE ATTITUDE and ENHANCED SELF CONFIDENCE.