Spiritual Evening Discussion - The Science of Happiness

#### Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, 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:

• SEEING CONSCIOUSNESS IN OTHERS: A profound spiritual evolutionary gap lies between these two ways of perceiving others: (i) Seeing them just as minds and bodies, OR, (ii) Perceiving them as 'consciousness, enlivening a body and mind.' As we evolve, increasingly we will perceive what lies beyond 'the mask of mind and body.'

• KNOWING THE ESSENCE: 'The fact is, there is nothing called a pot apart from clay. There is nothing called a wave apart from water. There is nothing called ornament apart from gold. There is nothing called colour apart from electromagnetic radiation … So also, there is nothing called a world apart from Brahman… Existence, Consciousness, Bliss Absolute.

• WHO AM I?: On the path to answering a most significant question, 'Who Am I?', we need to link to Consciousness***,*** the unchanging, unlimited essence of us. Consciousness is 'the light of awareness in our eyes. We are more the light in our eyes than we are those eyes.'

Learn more in the Discussion

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.

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