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The story of this book is a ction story. Itis wrapped up with a story of a famouslawyer who has stopped his full day to dayworking hours, to become a monk. Thisformer lawyer was a very successfullawyer in his eld. He can have everythinghe wants in his life. However, he does nothave a happy family and a happy lifebecause of the pressure of works and of the high pro le life that he had lived.Suddenly, he was collapsed because of severe illness. After medication, he hasdecided to stop doing litigation work andhe travelled to India to nd his purpose inlife. He gained essential lessons of lifewhile he has travelled in India. He thenshares his knowledge to his fellow lawyerwith the condition that the lawyer himself must forward this knowledge to otherpeople. This is also my obligation to writea simple summary of this book for you allto read and digest.In my view, the primary theme of this book is to guide us to live a full and ourishinglife.The principle lessons of the book are asfollows!

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". #aster $our #inda. The %isdomi. &ultivate your mind ' it will blossombeyond your e(pectation)ii. The *uality of your life is determined bythe *uality of your thoughts)iii. There are no mistakes ' only lessons.See setbacks as opportunity for personale(pansion and growth.b. The Techni*uesi. The Heart of the +ose

$ou need a fresh rose and a silent place toperform this. Start to stare at the center of the rose, its heart. otice its color, te(tureand design. Savor its fragrance and think

only about the wonderful ob-ect in front of you. At rst, your mind will wander away.This is the sign of an untrained mind.However, you need not worry. +eturn yourmind to the ob-ect of your focus. It getsbetter with daily practice. Soon your mind

will grow strong and disciplined. Spend " ,"/ or even 0 minutes daily to performthis techni*ue.ii. 1pposition Thinking%hen an undesirable thought occupies thefocal point of your mind, immediately

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replace it with a uplifting one. It2s as if your mind is a giant slide pro-ector, withevery thought in your mind being a slide.%henever a negative slide comes up on

the screen, take swift action to replace itwith a positive one.iii. The Secret of the 3akeThis techni*ue was applied by the sages.The sages would look into the waters of the still lake and envision their dreamsbecoming reality. It is also similar tovisuali4ation. 5verything is created twice,

rst in the mind, and then it is reali4ed ina physical form. %e can visuali4eeverything that we want to be, do, orhave.c. 6uoteThe secret of happiness is simple! nd outwhat you truly love to do and then directall of your energy towards doing it. 1nceyou do this, abundance ows into your lifeand all your desires are lled with easeand grace.0. 7ollow $our 8urposea. The %isdomi. The purpose of life is a life of purpose)

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ii. 9iscovering and then reali4ing yourlifework brings lasting ful llment)iii. Set clearly de ned personal,professional and spiritual goals, and thenhave the courage to act on them)b. The Techni*uesi. The 8ower of Self:5(amination;now your goals. %rite it down on paper.<oals that are not written down are notgoals at all.ii. The / Step #ethod for Attaining <oalsStep one is to have a clear vision of youroutcome. Step two is to create positivepressure to keep you inspired. The thirdstep is a simple one! never set a goal

without attaching a timeline to it. Stepfour is to staying with your goal for 0"days. After you do your daily activities for0" days nonstop, then it will become yourhabit. Step ve is to en-oy the process.c. 6uote

ever forget the importance of living withunbridled e(hilaration. ever neglect tosee the e(*uisite beauty in all livingthings. Today, and this very moment, is agift. Stay focused on your purpose. The=niverse will take care of everything else.

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>. 8ractice ;ai4ena. The %isdomi. Self:#astery is the 9 A of life mastery)ii. Success on the outside begins within)iii. 5nlightenment comes through theconsistent cultivation of your mind, bodyand soul.b. The Techni*uesi. 9o the things you fear

9o the things you fear, and the death of fear is certain.ii. The " Ancient +ituals for +adiant3iving?a@ +itual of Solitude, spends "/ to /minutes daily for a time of silence and

peace to know who you really are)?b@ +itual of 8hysicality, as you care for thebody so you care for the mind. As youprepare your body, so you prepare yourmind. As you train your body, so you trainyour mind. Take some time every single

day to nourish the temple of your bodythrough vigorous e(ercise.?c@ +itual of 3ive ourishment, ll yourplate with fresh vegetables, fruits andgrains.

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character. Strengthening your characteraCects the way you see yourself and theactions you take. The actions you takecome together to form your habits and,

this is important, your habits lead you toyour destiny. 2$ou sow a thought, you reapan action. +eap an action, you sow a habit.Sow a habit, you reap a character. Sow acharacter, you reap your destiny.2?-@ +itual of Simplicity, live a simple life.+educe your needs and be content withless.c. 6uoteThe =niverse favors the brave. %hen youresolve to lift your life to its highest level,the strength of your soul will guide you toa magical place with magni centtreasures.D. 3ive with 9isciplinea. The %isdomi. 9iscipline is built by consistently

performing small acts of courage)ii. The more you nurture the embryo of self:discipline, the more it will mature)iii. %illpower is the essential virtue of afully actuali4ed life.b. The Techni*ues

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i. #antrasE&reative 5nvisioning+epeat this at least thirty times a day! 2Iam more than I appear to be, all theworld2s strength and power rests insideme.2 See yourself as a disciplined, rmperson, fully in control of your mind, yourbody and your spirit. 8icture yourself acting as <andhi or #other Teresa mightact in a challenging situation.ii. The Fow of SilenceSpend some time or a full day in silence,e(cept to answer a direct *uestion. %henyou can hold your tongue, you canincrease the control of your body.c. 6uote%age war against the weaker thoughtsthat have crept into the palace of yourmind. They will see that they areunwanted and leave like unwelcomevisitors./. +espect $our Time

a. The %isdomi. Time is your most precious commodityand it is nonrenewable)ii. 7ocus on your priorities and maintainbalance)iii. Simplify your life)

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iv. The Ancient +ule of 0 .This ancient rule is similar to the B E0concept that says our 0 G activities giveB G of the result. 7urthermore, B G of ouractivities only give 0 G of the result.Accordingly, we have to focus on which0 G of our activities that give B G resultin our life.b. The Techni*uesi. Have the &ourage to Say 1ii. The 9eathbed #entality3ive every day as if it was your last.Imagine waking up every day and askingyourself the simple *uestion! 2%hat wouldI do today if it was my last 2 Then think about how you would treat your family,your colleagues and even those who youdon2t know.c. 6uoteTime slips through our hands like grains of sand, never to return again. Those who

use time wisely from an early age arerewarded with rich, productive andsatisfying lives.J. Sel essly Serve 1thersa. The %isdom

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your children is your love. <et to knowyour children. Show them that they are farmore important to you than the eetingrewards of your professional career. 8retty

soon they will be oC, building lives andfamilies of their own. If you do not youLreyour childrenLs childhood, then it will betoo late, the time will be gone.ii. 8ractice <ratitude&ount your blessings every time you wakeup and before you go to bed.iii. <row $our 9estiny%e all have something that we are meantto do. $our genius will shine through, andhappiness will ll your life, the instant youdiscover your higher purpose and thendirect all your energies towards it. 1nceyou are connected to this mission, whetherit is being a great teacher of children or aninspired artist, all your desires will beful lled eCortlessly. Simply follow the pathof your dreams, in full e(pectation of thebounty that is certain to ow. This willbring you to your divine destination.c. 6uote

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