Spiritual Evening Discussion - The Science of Happiness

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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: So many factors contribute to our happiness and general state of mind but given the fickleness of the external world, inner happiness is our only reliable source for a steady path through life. Learn more in the discussion: • The Eleven 'Clues' to Self Knowledge: Looking at the clues to Self Knowledge available to our everyday experience and which can lead us to it. 1. Our sense of ‘I’ has remained the same 2. To be aware is effortless 3. When we stop thought, what remains? Nothing! 4. We experience the three states: waking, dream and deep sleep 5. Who lights up our dreams? 6. Awareness entwines thoughts to make Memories 7. Composed of many parts – we feel we are just one composite unit 8. A distinct feeling of us being ‘within’ the body 9. Any experience can be objectified completely 10. We always feel we are aware, never ‘unaware’ 11. To know ourselves all we need is awareness These clues are direct pointers towards the presence of the Self and can never be formulated into theories. They are analytical and inferential tools to dive within ourselves and know the Self. Teachings. 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. We're a multicultural group of varying ages, including our Vedanta Society members and friends. We always welcome new faces and hear new perspectives. For more details about us and our activities visit: Vedanta Society of NSW Website: [Website](www.saradavedanta.org)