Sadhana for 2011

			Sadhana			Two beliefs •        Isavasyam Idam Sarvam (All is Siva) •        Firmly believe in the law of Karma
	Meditation Goal - Meditate regularly for atleast half hour at the same time everyday preferably morning.  Read Trilogy Goal - Read Trilogy for MC everyday @ same time everyday – preferably in morning
		Yamas (restraints) Ahimsa Non injury in thought, words & actions Satya Truthful and straightforwardness Asteya Neither coveting nor stealing or entering debt Brahmacharya Controlling lust & Sexual Fantasy Kshama Overcoming intolerance and impatience with people and circumstances Dhriti Overcoming non-perseverance, indecision and changeableness Daya Showing compassion by conquering insensitive and cruel feelings Arjava Honesty, being honest under all circumstances Mitahara Moderate Appetite, controlling food intake even amongst vegetarian food Shaucha Maintaining cleanliness of body, clothing and mind

Niyamas (Observances)

Hri	Showing remorse and shame for misdeeds
Santosha	Seeking for contentment, joy and serenity in Life
Dana	Giving generously without thought of reward or anything in return
Astikya	Faith in God, Scripture and the Guru
Ishwara Pujana	Worshipping God and Guru at the home shrine through Puja/ devotional songs
Siddhanta Sravana	Scriptural Study and listening to discourses from great souls
Mati	Cognition, developing a divine will and intellect under guidance of a guru
Vrata	Taking Sacred Vows under gurus guidance and fulfilling them without fail
Japa	Chanting the names of god with concentration and meditating on sound
Tapas	Performing Hatha Yoga and Deep meditation on regular basis

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