Spiritual Evening Discussion - The Science of Happiness

#### Led by Pravrajika Sridharaprana, senior nun of Sri Sarada Math

FROM 7PM: Join us in person for Silent Meditation and discussion at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, NSW,

OR

FROM 7.30 PM
join via ZOOM for the discussion

## Discussion Themes:

• Desirelessness: Rather than imposing mendicancy on us all, the Upanishads recognized four goals for an ideal householder's life: Dharma - Righteousness, Artha - Sufficient wealth for our sustenance, Kama - Legitimate enjoyment of pleasures, and Moksha - Liberation of Mind.
• Desirelessness Vs Consumerism?: Wisdom from the East proclaims the greatest peace will be ours when we transcend desire, but the world's economies require us to be desire fulfilling consumers. If the education of those involved in running the world's economies includes spiritual values, wealth will be more equally shared, creating a more harmonious society.
• Enlightened Leaders Vs Societal Collapse: Ancient India extolled the ideal of philosopher Kings: wielders of great power but with perfect self-control, corruptless, fair and fearless. Such enlightened leadership can prevent the collapse of society. Spiritual knowledge needn't take us away from life but to live life more deeply.

TEACHINGS

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Drawing on the book: Science of Happiness –According to Yoga Vedanta by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana:

A compilation of her talks given to students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi in 2018

Pravrajika Divyananandaprana is a nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Thousands view her talks on YouTube.

Our discussions tap into the wisdom of major world faiths and thinkers, relating them to our daily life. You're welcome to share your insights, experiences, and doubts with the group.

We're a multicultural group of varying ages, including our Vedanta Society members and friends. We always welcome new faces and hear new perspectives.

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