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Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
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Gurbani (660-685)
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Gurbani (696-703)
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Gurbani (795-831)
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Thitteen (838-840)
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Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
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ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
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Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
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Solhe (1020-1033)
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Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
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Gurbani (1254-1293)
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Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
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<blockquote data-quote="RD1" data-source="post: 211008" data-attributes="member: 21269"><p>A positive disposition in addition to practicing gratitude have been shown in psychological studies (easily can be searched online) to bring about more happiness, and peace of mind. These are so called "ancient wisdom" that "science" is only now starting to recognize. The way we frame our minds impacts how we view the world, and react to the world. So in essence, as you seem to have alluded to, if we want to be in a state of chardi kala, we truly have to embody this notion, and ingrain it into our very existence. And it will essentially take continual practice, and training of our minds, to embrace chardi kala.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So true! We are forever enthralled by maya, by this "instant gratification." It takes conscious effort for us to take a moment to reflect on these desires, rather that diving right in, and realize that while these may satisfy in the short-term, what is this accomplishing for us overall? Are we going to gain harmony, peace, and understanding? Will this allow us to expand our depths, connect with something more fulfilling, or just graze the surface?</p><p></p><p>Being a giver of love, and not getting attached, as you have mentioned, certainly can assist with bringing happiness in addition to harmony, and ultimately facilitate chardi kala. All this helps us to live more "in the moment," and in such a state we can remain detached from the past, the future, and all our emotions, desires, and irrationality entangled with such. Perhaps only love will remain. If we can absorb each moment as it comes, take it for as it is, how liberating it would be, and in chardi kala we can rejoice.</p><p>[doublepost=1477711442,1477710162][/doublepost]</p><p></p><p>Wonderful analogy!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This is what I have been finding challenging lately - to get back up, and be able to ascend back to a more chardi kala type of mindset. I felt a couple of years ago that I had undergone tremendous spiritual growth. I was consistently in introspection, and truly embraced this mindset of "come whatever may." Whatever the One brings, it does not matter, all that mattered is feeling connected to the One. I even felt so connected to nature, just in awe of the immense beauty we have been blessed to experience. And my compassion and openness for my fellow human beings was at its peak. There really was this feeling of surrender, that was accompanied with a feeling of peace and harmony - like being in chardi kala.</p><p></p><p>I felt blessed to have reached this state, and only wanted to keep growing. I felt that now that I have tasted this, there is no way I can leave it. But here I am now, miles and miles away from that previous state. Craving and missing it. I felt that before I kind of naturally progressed into it...now as much as I try, it is not the same. I have fallen into this rut of having more negative feelings within, being awakened to and despising the inhumane slave world we live in, feeling less creative and less inspired, and feeling more hopeless.</p><p></p><p>Perhaps, as you said, I must keep crawling a little bit each day; its the only thing that is truly worth it...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RD1, post: 211008, member: 21269"] A positive disposition in addition to practicing gratitude have been shown in psychological studies (easily can be searched online) to bring about more happiness, and peace of mind. These are so called "ancient wisdom" that "science" is only now starting to recognize. The way we frame our minds impacts how we view the world, and react to the world. So in essence, as you seem to have alluded to, if we want to be in a state of chardi kala, we truly have to embody this notion, and ingrain it into our very existence. And it will essentially take continual practice, and training of our minds, to embrace chardi kala. So true! We are forever enthralled by maya, by this "instant gratification." It takes conscious effort for us to take a moment to reflect on these desires, rather that diving right in, and realize that while these may satisfy in the short-term, what is this accomplishing for us overall? Are we going to gain harmony, peace, and understanding? Will this allow us to expand our depths, connect with something more fulfilling, or just graze the surface? Being a giver of love, and not getting attached, as you have mentioned, certainly can assist with bringing happiness in addition to harmony, and ultimately facilitate chardi kala. All this helps us to live more "in the moment," and in such a state we can remain detached from the past, the future, and all our emotions, desires, and irrationality entangled with such. Perhaps only love will remain. If we can absorb each moment as it comes, take it for as it is, how liberating it would be, and in chardi kala we can rejoice. [doublepost=1477711442,1477710162][/doublepost] Wonderful analogy! This is what I have been finding challenging lately - to get back up, and be able to ascend back to a more chardi kala type of mindset. I felt a couple of years ago that I had undergone tremendous spiritual growth. I was consistently in introspection, and truly embraced this mindset of "come whatever may." Whatever the One brings, it does not matter, all that mattered is feeling connected to the One. I even felt so connected to nature, just in awe of the immense beauty we have been blessed to experience. And my compassion and openness for my fellow human beings was at its peak. There really was this feeling of surrender, that was accompanied with a feeling of peace and harmony - like being in chardi kala. I felt blessed to have reached this state, and only wanted to keep growing. I felt that now that I have tasted this, there is no way I can leave it. But here I am now, miles and miles away from that previous state. Craving and missing it. I felt that before I kind of naturally progressed into it...now as much as I try, it is not the same. I have fallen into this rut of having more negative feelings within, being awakened to and despising the inhumane slave world we live in, feeling less creative and less inspired, and feeling more hopeless. Perhaps, as you said, I must keep crawling a little bit each day; its the only thing that is truly worth it... [/QUOTE]
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