Hindu Workshop Proposal

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Proposal for Workshop on

Scientific Approach to Basics of Hinduism

Workshop Duration One or two days. Approx. 6 hours per day.

Venue / Location At any college / university / institute located anywhere in theworld

Language English or Hindi

Format Interactive with adequate time for questions (more in 2-dayworkshop and less in one-day workshop)

Number of participants Minimum 10 persons; Maximum 100 persons

Background ofparticipants

Should have some exposure to science / philosophy.Undergraduate level exposure is sufficient. It is not necessary fora participant to be Hindu or of Indian origin. However, a keeninterest in understanding Hinduism is necessary. An open mindwilling to tolerate a different viewpoint is absolute must.

Clarification The workshop will not attempt to convert anyone to Hinduism. So,

non-Hindus can listen and learn without any pressure to accept.

Facilities required Projector to show Powerpoint Presentation. Tea / Coffee betweensessions and lunch for participants

Teacher Anil Chawla, B.Tech. (Mech. Engg.) IIT Bombay, LL.B.

Anil Chawla is an engineer and a lawyer by qualification but a philosopher byvocation and a strategic adviser by profession. His works can be seen atwww.samarthbharat.com

Teachers Fees NO FEES are to be paid. However, all expenses of travel, lodgingand boarding will have to be borne by the organizer.

Exception Organizations / persons affiliated to or aligned with RSS / BJP /VHP / HSS etc. are requested to kindly excuse.

Contact Please write to [email protected]

Or call (+91) 94065 28010 (Yogita Pant)
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A. Introduction

There is much confusion about what Hinduism is. On one hand there are

people who tend to argue that it is not a religion but just a way of life(whatever that means). On the other hand are the so-called Hindu zealotswho tend to equate Hinduism with almost anything and everything nationalism, non-violence, spiritualism, vegetarianism, cow protection,polytheism, Ayodhya temple, not celebrating Valentine Day, morning prayersand so on.

It is not surprising that in the midst of all the confusion, even a Hindu does notknow what his religion is all about or whether he has a religion at all.

The confusion is surely harmful for Hindu religion. But more important is the

fact that due to the confusion, the world is unable to benefit from the guidanceand support of a religious, philosophical, intellectual framework that has beena lighthouse for thousands of years to people across the globe.

Anil Chawla has been working actively for many years to promote a modernHindu Dhram based on the ancient texts. His understanding of Hinduismmoves beyond the Bhakti(devotional) movement of past five hundred yearsand is critical of the illusionism of Shankaracharya which looked at the worldas maya. His approach is practical, matter-of-fact and is rooted in everydaylife even though it is deeply philosophical. He brings an engineers analyticapproach to understanding of Hinduism.

In the workshop, Anil Chawla will help the participants understand Hinduismfrom a scientific philosophical perspective. His holistic methodology isdifferent from the analytic-mechanistic approach usually adopted by modernscience. Yet, the methodology is neither irrational nor based on spiritual other-world experiences. He seeks faith but does not ask one to put ones mind tosleep. He will challenge one to think and to redefine ones life in a manner thatmakes it more fulfilling, more enjoyable and more prosperous.

The workshop will change ones understanding of Hinduism. However, in caseone is not convinced and disagrees, Anil Chawla promises to acceptdisagreement with grace. He says I utter. You utter. Both of us hear. The

process of uttering and listening has changed both of us. Let us both go backhome and think. May be some time in future, you will accept some of what Isaid and I will accept some of what you said!

It is proposed to have a series of workshops. The first of the series was heldin Bhopal on 11th March 2012. About 20 persons attended the workshop.
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This session will be devoted to understanding the concept of Trivarg as wellas to negative reasons for actions Krodh, Lobh, Moh, Ahankar, Abhimaan,Maan, Revenge, Jealousy, Hatred etc.

The session will also discuss the concept of vritti (aptitude) and varn(vocation). The concept of Trivarg will be examined in relation to many real-life contexts food, furniture, clothing, dance, music, literature, career, love,marriage, etc.

In addition the session will cover issues like prayer, worship and bhakti(devotion).

E. Session 4 Samapan(Conclusion)

The concluding session will be a practical session devoted to case studies.Members of audience may narrate their own life experiences and seekguidance in the matter of personal life situations based on the principleselaborated in the three sessions.

A cross-section of the audience at the workshop at Bhopal
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Workshop

By

Anil Chawla, B. Tech. IIT Bombay, LL. B.


First Session

Definitions

Session 1 - Definitions www.samarthbharat.com 2

Namaskar

Not Me


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Humble Requests

Please put off your mobile

lguhy Please tolerate me

ek Please excuse me if you know more than me

cgl ugha Let us try to understand without arguing


Hindus in World 1

Swami Ghanananda Saraswati Swami Chetanananda


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Common Definitions of Hindu

Geographical

Racial / DNA Based

Vinoba Bhaves

Others


Meaning of Hindu in Sanskrit

g~ $ bUnw fgUnw

Hkk $ jr Hkkjr

HkkjroZ

Moon in the Sky

Complete Universe - From Ocean to the Sky


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Bharatvarsh Limited Power Kings

Law making by universities

King as manager & enforcer

Role of Intellectual Class in every aspectof life

Respect of the learned key foundation


Concept of Brahm

Cosmic Holistic reality

Anadi-Anant (No beginning, No end)

Net-Neti (Not this, Not this)

Everywhere but nowhere


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The Complete Universe

Satyam (Truth)

Shivam (Goodness)

Sundaram (Beauty)


Yog Joining With Cosmic Being

Joining or aligning with Brahm

Many paths

Karm Marg my chosen path

Bhakti Marg Popular in past five centuries

Gyan Marg For the learned ones

Hath Yog Not so well accepted path


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Dev vs. Danav

Dev One who gives

Danav One who grabs


Love A Divine Gift to Oneself


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Second Session

Trividhan(The Three Fundamental Laws)

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Scientific Method

Use your experience

Form a conjecture (Develop language)

Prediction

Test

Go back


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Stages of Belief

Hypotheses

Postulate

Theory

Axiom

Law


Some Unwritten Rules of Science

Law of Positive Truth Positive needs evidence, Negativeneeds none

Corollary Nothing beyond matter and energy

Second Why / How is not allowed

Analytic-mechanistic view is encouraged,

Holistic is to be avoided

Purpose of life do not talk about it


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Law of Karm Every action produces some effect for the doer as well

as for the system

No action can ever be free

The effect may be immediate or may be delayed in time

and space

There exists a carry-over system (DHRUTI)

What you sow is what you reap


Five Factors For Success

DHRUTI /kfr

DAKSHTA nrk

Desh ns

Kaal dky

Parakram ijke


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The Divine Paradox

In a fight between Dev and Danav, the ultimate

victory will be of Dev only even thoughapparently the opposite seems likely

Duration not specified

Satyamev Jayate

A half-truth Sanghe Shakti Kalyuge


Non-Believer

For a Hindu, a Naastik is one who does notbelieve in the Three Fundamental Laws.

One may not believe in any form of man-like

God, but may yet be Aastik.

Naastiksdespised

All types and forms of Aastiksare accepted.

Examples of Naastik Jainism, Charvak


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Purpose of Art, Dance, Drama, Prayers etc.

To strengthen the faith in Trividhan

To help one see oneself as part of whole and not as I

To inspire to follow the faith in terms of acting as a DEVand not as a DANAV

To inspire to do acts that strengthen ones relationship

with the whole

To inspire to act as per Trivarg Dhram, Arth and Kaam


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Second Session

Trivarg(The Three Categories)

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The Negative Inspirations

Lobh(Greed)

Krodh(Anger)

Ahamkar, Maan, Abhimaan(Ego, Status, Conceit)

Moh(Delusion)

Pratishodh(Revenge)

Eirshya(Jealousy)

Bhay(Fear)

Ghrina(Hatred)


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The Positive Inspirations

Dharm Obligations in relationships

Arth - Resources

Kaam Desires

Moksh I do not understand it

Valmiki Ramayan makes no mention of it

Mahabharat says there is always doubt about Moksh. So follow only TRIVARG


Examples of Dharm

Bodynsg

Aptitudeo`fk

Soniq=

Friendfe= Neighbour iM+kslh

Husband / Wife ifr @ iRuh

Father / Mother

Citizen


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Examples of Arth Land

House

Vehicle

Tools andequipments

Gold

Wife Son

Friend

Employee

Cow

Buffalo

Dog

Books


Examples of Kaam Satisfaction

Wearing gold ornaments

Wearing nice clothes

Embracing ones beloved

Eating tasty food Listening to nice music

Seeing a beautiful painting

Enjoying a dance

Kaam is also called Anang


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The Golden Deer & Ram-Sita-Laxman

Discussions


Food & Trivarg

What to eat and drink

When to eat

With whom?

Whose food?

How to eat?


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Dance, Music, Arts and Literature

All these appeal to Kaam

The challenge is to use Kaam and inspirea person to be stronger on the path ofDharm

The efficiency of an art is judged by its

ability to meet the challenge


Prayer, Worship and Bhakti

Literal meaning of Bhakti feeling of being split from thecosmic reality or Brahm

Bhakti should make me a better part of the whole

Bhakti to seek selfish goals is wrong Example of Bhim

and Hanuman

Prayer can get temporary overdrafts

The purpose of prayer should always be (a) to inspireme to give up my ahamkar (b) to realize that more canbe achieved by becoming a part of the whole (c) tostrengthen my faith in Trividhan and (d) to push me tostick to the path of Trivarg


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