TRUTH AND PHILOSOPHY

Hello Everyone !!! The 5 Erroneous Views : 1. Tamas             (ignorance) 2. Moha               (confusion and attachment) 3. Maha moha     (deep confusion and attachment) 4. Tamisra           (anger) 5. Andh-tamisra (blinding anger) The 5 Sacrifices for Divine Knowledge : 1. The 5 Pranas 2. The 5 senses 3. Mind 4. Intelligence 5. False ego   Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! Simplify the life to bring the inner and outer well-being into harmony. We measure in terms of money and material things, but the happiness and peace do not lie in that direction.  Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens.  There is a great freedom in simplicity of living. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4-D's of Success : 1. Desire 2. Determination 3. Discipline 4. Diligence The 4-D's : (by G. Maninni) 1. Desire 2. Determination 3. Dedication 4. Discipline The 4-D : (by Phil Ross) 1. Desire 2. Drive 3. Dedication 4. Discipline The 3-A's of Successful Career : (by H. Salmon) 1. Ability 2. Application 3. Attitude The 3-C's of Success : 1. Choice 2. Conviction 3. Commitment The 6 Keys of Success : (by Dr. W. Menninger) 1. Humility 2. Charity 3. Courtesy 4. Personal integrity 5. Sincerity 6. Wisdom Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone  !!! 1. People and teams don't know the goals. Either there are too many goals or the goals aren't clear. 2. People and teams don't know what to do to achieve the goals. The goals are not translated into day-to-day activities. 3. People and team don't keep score. Few can tell at any moment if they are on track to achieve the critical goals. 4. People and team are not held accountable. Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 6 Distinct Directions for Brain to be Challenged :  1. Information              (white) 2. Emotions                  (red) 3. Discernment             (black) 4. Optimistic response (yellow) 5. Creativity                 (green) 6. Meta thinking           (blue) Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! 1. Be Proactive :-- Take initiative in life by realizing your decisions and how they align with life's principles are the primary determining factors for effectiveness in life.  Take responsibility for your choices and consequences that follows. 2. Begin with the End in Mind :--    Self discover and clarify your deeply important character values and life goals. Envision the ideal characteristics for each of the various roles and relationships in life. Create a Mission Statement . 3. Put First Things First :-- Prioritize, plan and execute the week's tasks based on importance, rather than urgency. Evaluate whether your efforts exemplify your desired character values, propel towards goals and enrich the roles and relationships elaborated in Habit 2 .   4. Think Win-Win :-- Genuinely strive for mutually beneficial solutions in the relationships.  Value and respect people by understanding a "win for all" is ultimately a better long-term re...

Hello Everyone !!! The 3-fold Training : 1. Higher virtue 2. Higher mind 3. Higher wisdom Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Deities of Long Life : 1. Amitayus 2. White Tara 3. Ushnishacijaya Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Faculties of the Soul : 1. Mind 2. Intellect 3. Predispositions/ Samskaras The Seat of the Soul : The Soul is situated in between the 4 glands :-- 1. Thalamus 2. Hypothalamus 3. Pituitary 4. Pineal The 3 Factors of Life Purpose : 1. Awareness 2. Relationship 3. Creativity The 3 Eternal Things : 1. God 2. Soul 3. World drama The 3 Forms of Energy Exchange : 1. Thought 2. World 3. Action Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 8 Fears eliminated by Goddess Tara : 1. Lion                  (pride) 2. Wild elephants  (ignorance & delusion) 3. Forest fire         (anger & hatred) 4. Snakes              (envy & jealousy) 5. Robbers            (wrong & fanatical views 6. Prison               (avarice) 7. Floods              (lust, attachment & desire) 8. Demons            (doubt) Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4-P's : 1. Process 2. Product 3. Person 4. Place The 8 Types of Creative Contribution : (by R.J. Sternberg) 1. Replication 2. Redefinition 3. Forward increment 4. Advance forward movement 5. Redirection 6. Redirection from a point in past 7. Re-initiation 8. Integration The 4-C Model : (by J. Kaufman & Beghetto)  1. Mini-C :-- Trans formative learning involving personally meaningful interpretations of experiences, actions and insights. 2. Little-C :-- Everyday problem solving and creative expression. 3. Pro-C :-- Exhibited by people who are professionally or vocationally creative though not necessarily eminent.  4. Big-C :--  Creativity considered great in the given field. The Explicit-Implicit Interaction (EII) Theory : (by Helie & Sun) #) The 5 Basic Principles :-- 1. The co-existence of and difference between explicit and implicit knowledge. 2. The simultaneous involvement of explicit and implicit  processes in most tasks. 3...

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Basic Rules of Conflict : 1. Don't fight unarmed if you can, instead fight armed. 2. Any fight against multiple opponents is most likely a losing proposition. 3. Avoid going to the ground Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Effective Techniques of Awareness : 1. Monitor the baseline 2. Fight normalcy bias 3. Avoid using the obvious focus locks in transition areas. Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Ways of Bhakti : 1. To the Supreme Self 2. To God with form 3. To deities 4. To God in the form of Guru (spiritual preceptor)  Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Basic Principles : 1. What we sense is what is contained in the Universe. 2. What we feel makes up our reality. 3. How we view our Universe depends on the representation we use. 4. We all live in our own individual Universe and is composed of the interference of these personal Universes. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Principles of Auto-suggestion : 1. The belief that any idea exclusively occupying the mind turns into reality , although only to the extent that idea is within the realm of possibility. 2. Refrain from using will-power 3. Focus more on imagination. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 9 Noble Virtues : 1. Courage 2. Truth 3. Honor 4. Fidelity 5. Discipline 6. Hospitality 7. Industriousness 8. Self-reliance 9. Perseverance  Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Big Inner Rivers :  1. Desire 2. Worldly existence 3. Views 4. Ignorance. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! Khalsa refers to both a community that considers Sikhism as its faith, as well as a special group of initiated Sikhs. The Khalsa tradition was initiated in 1699 by the last living Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh.   Its formation was a key event in the history of Sikhism. The founding of Khalsa is celebrated by Sikhs during the festival of Vaisakhi. The 4 Prohibitions : 1. Disturbing natural growth of hairs 2. Committing adultery  3. Eating Kutha meat 4. Consuming intoxicants The 5 Weapons of Khalsa Warriors : 1. Sword 2. Bow 3. Rifle 4. Dagger 5. Spear Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Tenets : 1. No lying 2. No cheating 3. No stealing 4. No tolerance to those who do. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 8 Home-made Fire Starters : 1. Dryer lint and egg cartons 2. Cotton balls and Vaseline 3. Hand-sanitizer 4. Charcoal in an egg carton 5. Waxed paper and dryer lint 6. Potato chips (the greasier, the better !!) 7. Duct tape 8. Rubber tubes  Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!!  The 4 Parts of the Self : 1. Qalb (heart) 2. Ruh  (spirit) 3. Nafs (soul) 4. Aql   (intellect) The 2 Motives : 1. Motor :--    a) Propensity -- Appetite-- Hunger, thirst, sexual craving Anger    -- Rage, indignation, revenge    b) Impulse -- Resides in muscles, nerves and tissues Moves the organs to fulfill the propensities. 2. Sensory (apprehension) --  5 external senses 5 internal senses :--           a) Common sense           b) Imagination            c) Reflection            d) Recollection           e) Memory  The 2 Additional Qualities : 1. Intellect  2. Will The 6 Powers of the Qalb (heart) : 1. Appetite 2. Anger 3. Impulse 4. Apprehension 5. Intellect 6. Will The 2 Types of Knowledge : 1. Innate :-- Phenomenal -- material world Spiritual    ...

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Central Ideas : 1. The Nafs (ego/ soul) 2. The Qalb (heart) 3. The Ruh   (spirit) The 4 Aspects of the Heart : 1. Sadr (chest) 2. Qalb (heart)-- Seat of faith 3. Faud (heart)-- Connected with gnosis 4. Lubb (innermost heart)-- Seat of Tauhid   Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! Continuing from the last post... 15. Seek Holy Company : When holy company is not available, we should depend on our own resources and go ahead with hard and methodical works. Following those of above and earlier teachings which are suitable for us, we must bring about the preponderance of Sattva in our mind and finally, learn how to transcend Sattva by purifying it.   Purification of Sattva :--             According to Vedanta, the purification of Sattva takes place through :--             a) Constant discrimination between real and unreal.             b) Renunciation of the unreal             c) Deep contemplation on true nature of the Self. 16. Emergency Control Devices :       a) Immediately raise a positive contrary wave.       b) Turn your focus and attention to the God.       c) Japa, i.e. c...

Hello Everyone !!! Continuing from the last post... 8. The 4 Habits that make Mind Control Easy :    a) Avoid strong likes and dislikes    b) Live a moral life    c) Avoid vain controversy and undue interest in others' affairs    d) Don't have a feeling of guilt. 9. Composition of Mind :  The 3 Gunas :--          a) Sattva          b) Rajas          c) Tamas The 3 Levels :--          a) Conscious          b) Unconscious/ Subconscious          c) Super conscious  The 4 Functions :--           a) Manas  (Active mind)             -- Sensory, processing mind           b) Chitta   (Subconscious mind) -- Storage of impressions           c) Buddhi (Intellect)  ...

Hello Everyone !!! 1. What is Mind Control ? The ability to concentrate at will. The ability of getting detached at will To be free from involuntary and compulsive thinking According to Lord Krishna, mind control is difficult but possible. 2. The 4 Stimulus Response :     a) Self-awareness     b) Imagination     c) Conscience     d) Independent will 3. The Road-map for Controlling the Mind : Develop a strong will to control the mind Understand the nature of mind Learn techniques and practice 4. Why do Mind Control :     Better concentration Peace of mind and happiness Integration of personality Improvement in quality of work Courage to face difficulties Good physical and mental health Excellent human relations at home and work-place. 5. Mind control is personal task. 6. Pleasure : Renounce pleasure as the motive of life for perfect mind-control. Pleasure is not joy Seek pleasure, but in a way which will not spoil our physical o...

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Groups according to Functions : (by Daniel Katz)  1. Utilitarian :-- General approach or avoidance tendencies. 2. Knowledge :-- Helps organizing and interpreting new information. 3. Ego defensive :--  Helps protecting self-esteem 4. Value expressive :-- Used to express central values or beliefs. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Parts of Spirit : 1. Conscience 2. Fellowship 3. Intuition The 3 Parts of Soul : 1. Mind 2. Emotion 3. Will Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 5 Stages of Life : 1. Rat          (greed) 2. Camel     (ego) 3. Lion        (courage) 4. Elephant (dignity, wisdom)  5. Child      (innocence) The 3 Motivators : 1. Compassion 2. Love 3. Social compulsion Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! Savate is a French combat sport that uses the hands and feet as weapons combining elements of English boxing with graceful kicking techniques. The 8 Principles of Savate : 1. Timing of strikes 2. Footwork 3. Rhythm in movements 4. Linear movement of hands and feet 5. Penetrating power 6. Piercing strikes 7. Speed 8. Balance Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 6 Types of Atheists : 1. The Intellectual/ Agnostic :-- Sees himself as intellectually too advanced for religion and seeks to engage with other like-minded individuals. 2. The Activist :-- Proactively works for issues connected to naturalist/ humanist causes. 3. The Seeker-Agnostic :-- Considers the metaphysical a possibility, but is comfortable with uncertainty as it concerns the interaction of science and the metaphysical. 4. The Anti-theist :-- Believes the religion to be evil, thus actively works against religion and its influences. 5. The Non-theist :-- He does not have much interest in religious concepts. 6. The Ritual Atheist/ Agnostic :-- Does not have other-worldly beliefs but regularly attends a religious ceremony, finding that this meets some social or psychological needs. Thanks for Reading !!!  

Hello Everyone !!! Matrikas are a group of mother Goddesses who are always depicted together in Hinduism.  They are the different forms of Adi Parashakti (the Supreme Being) and are the personified powers of different Devas. The 2 Wrathful Shakti : 1. Shivadhuti 2. Chamunda The 7 Dhatu ruled by the Matrika : 1. Vaishnavi--   Fat 2. Brahmi--       Skin 3. Maheswari-- Blood 4. Kaumari--     Muscle 5. Varahi--         Bone 6. Aindri--         Marrow 7. Chamunda--  Semen Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 9 Categories of Self-control Method : (by B.F. Skinner) 1. Physical restraint and aid 2. Changing the stimulus 3. Depriving and satiating 4. Manipulating emotional conditions 5. Using averse stimulation 6. Drugs 7. Operant conditioning  8. Punishment 9. Doing something else. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is a combat system developed by the United States Marine Corps to combine existing and new hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques with morale and team-building functions and instruction in the Warrior Ethos. Started -- 2001 Country of Origin -- US Motto -- " One Mind, Any Weapon " The 3 Disciplines : 1. Physical :--     a) Combat fitness     b) Combative sports     c) Supplementary martial arts     d) Water survival     e) Rough terrain skills     f) Master at arms with weapons and combative arts 2. Mental :--      a) PME     b) Traditions     c) Common skills     d) Professional reading program     e) MOS proficiency     f) Art of War manual 3. Character :--     a) Warrior case studies     b) Personal affairs     c) Responsible use of force     d) Citi...

Hello Everyone !!! Lian Padukan is a form of Silat originating in Malaysia .  It focuses on close-quarters unarmed combat. Basic Concepts : 1. Execution of a continuous barrage of hands, elbows, knees and foot strikes in combination. 2. Does not emphasize on joint-locks and grappling as the means to end a fight. 3. The primary motive is to knock-out the opponent with the most pain-inflicting movements in shortest time. 4. Once the opponent is incapacitated, the choice of ending can be knock-out strikes or joint-locks. The 5 Primary Tactics : 1. Charging -- Pressurizing with a barrage of attacks. 2. Dotting -- Immobilizing with locks and pressure points. 3. Preempting -- Attacking before the opponent gets a chance 4. Following -- Following opponent's movements 5. Seizing -- Grasping or moving opponent's defensive limbs. The 6 Objectives of the Students : 1. Building technical precision 2. Speed 3. Reaction time 4. Power/ physical strength 5. Patience 6. Quiescence Weapons U...

Hello Everyone !!! The 3-P's : 1. Pen 2. Paper 3. Practice. Indian Railways : #) The 3 Rules :--     1. Safety     2. Security     3. Discipline #) Slogan :-- " Lifeline of the Nation " Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! Rajiv Khurana HSMART Formula  : H-- Hard and smart work S-- Specific M-- Measurable A-- Achievable  R-- Relevant T-- Time-bound Success Formula by Anand Kumar of Super-30 : 1. Set goals 2. Positive thinking 3. Regular practice 4. Cultivate patience Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! 1. Consciousness, in its purest form, remains undifferentiated and abides in eternity. 2. The Self :--     a) Eternal consciousness      b) Pre-exists and survives the body     c) Present     d) Transcends the 3 states of consciousness     e) Unchanged      f) Abides in sat-chit-ananda 3. As the seeker progresses in meditation, he perceives divine radiance appearing in 4 different colors :--     a) Red-- Waking     b) White-- Dreaming     c) Black-- Deep sleep     d) Blue-- Supra-casual 4. Supra-casual State :--     a) Experience of the Self     b) Obliteration of the Ego     c) Non-dualism of the Consciousness 5. According to Sri Avdhoot Baba Nityanand :--     a) Bindu -- Scintillating blue dot. Experienced in deep meditation Appears in the Crown Chakra ( Sahasrara Chakra ) Size of a sesame seed but contains the ent...

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Types of Love : 1. Animal love (lust) 2. Human love 3. Divine love. The 3 Types of Ego : 1. Active ego 2. Passive ego 3. Social ego Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Basic Principles of Yoga : 1. The human body is a holistic entity comprised of various inter-related dimensions inseparable from one another and health/illness of any one dimension affects the other dimensions. 2. Individuals and their needs are unique and therefore must be approached in a way that acknowledges this individuality and their practice must be tailored accordingly. 3. Yoga is self-empowering 4. The quality and state of an individual's mind is crucial to healing. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 5 Phases : 1. Prevention 2. Mitigation 3. Preparedness 4. Response 5. Recovery The 8 Principles : 1. Comprehensive 2. Progressive 3. Risk driven 4. Integrated 5. Collaborative 6. Coordinated 7. Flexible 8. Professional Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organisation. ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada .  The 9 Processes of Devotional Services : 1. Hearing 2. Chanting 3. Remembering 4. Serving the Lord's feet 5. Deity worship 6. Praying 7. Executing orders 8. Serving as a friend 9. Complete surrender. The 6 Favorable Principles : 1. Being enthusiastic 2. Endeavoring with confidence 3. Patience 4. Acting according to regulative principles 5. Abandoning association with non-devotees 6. Following in the footsteps of previous Acharyas. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The Golden Rule : "Be Calm, Do Not Panic" Action Plan : D-- Check for danger/ defibrillation  R-- Check for response A-- Check for airway B-- Check for breathing C-- Check for circulation The 4-B's : 1. Breathing 2. Bleeding 3. Brain/ burns 4. Bones The 3 Essentials : 1. CPR 2. First-aid 3. Bleeding control Aim : Preserve life, prevent further harm, promote recovery. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Factors of Happiness : 1. Reduce possessions 2. Reduce obligatory duties 3. Reduce relationships 4. Reduce transactions Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! Core Philosophy : 1. We believe in life, not death. Our beliefs in life is supreme and permeates all aspects of our beings. 2. We believe in health, not sickness. Health and longevity is our primary maintenance. 3. We believe in success, not failure. We commit ourselves to success in every action. The 4 Factors of Strikes and Attacks :  1. Angle 2. Energy 3. Weapon anatomy (strikes with edge, point, back of blade, butt) 4. Manipulation The 3 Tenets of Filipino Culture :  1. Respect 2. Concern and care 3. Hospitality Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Priorities : 1. Engage 2. Dominate 3. Goal orientation 4. Execute The 4 Truths of Violent Assaults : 1. Closer -- Aggressor is sure you are within attacking range 2. Faster -- Aggressor has chosen time, place and victim 3. More sudden -- Get you by surprise 4. More power -- Goes for ambush strikes The 3 Survival Strategies : 1. Awareness to detect early 2. De-escalate the threat 3. Action to dominate Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Attributes : 1. Mental conditioning     a) Belief system     b) Decision     c) Action 2. Efficiency 3. Consistency 4. Practicality Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Areas are : 1. Awareness                              (brain)-- Command and control 2. Orientation targeting              (eyes)-- Vision 3. Energy acquisition for action (lungs and trachea)-- Airway 4. Mobility                                  (rotational strength and extensor engagement) Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! During high-stress encounters, like street fights, assault, violent confrontations, humans are bound to commit errors due to fear, stress or adrenaline rush.  These can be of following types : 1. Responses :-- a) Physiological b) Psychological Cognitive Instinctive Conditioned 2. Errors :-- a) Mistakes b) Slips Capture Description Data driven Associative activation Loss of activation Mode of slips Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Concepts of Striking : 1. Target vital areas 2. Weapons usage 3. Centerline follow-- all the vital striking areas are here 4. Power source Thanks for Reading !!! 

Hello Everyone !!! 1. You have to fight with the knife you actually have, when the attack happens. 2. Understand and validate the cutting and puncturing performance of the actual carry knife. 3. The real goal of self defense is to stop the attacker . 4. Study human anatomy and learn targets to cut to reliably stop an attacker. 5. Base tactics on natural, easily learned movements that take into account human instincts and natural effects of life-threatening stress. 6. Train and refine the skills through repetitive drills that simulate adrenal stress. The 3 Primary Target Areas of Bio-mechanical Cutting : 1. The forearm and flexor tendons 2. The biceps and triceps 3. The quadriceps above the knees. Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Principles : 1. Posture of body 2. Angle of clinch 3. Level Thanks for Reading !!!

Hello Everyone !!! The 5 Fundamentals : 1. Evade the potential impending threat. 2. Arm yourself with a defensive firearm. 3. Barricade 90° from the direction of attack. 4. Contact the authorities  5. Counter the threat when presented. Thanks for Reading !!!