รคhรคra-nidrรค-bhaya-maithunaร ca
sรคmรคnyam etat paรงubhir narรครซรคm
dharmo hi teรฑรคm adhiko viรงeรฑo
dharmeรซa hรฉnรครน paรงubhiรน samรคnรครน
Eating,Sleeping,Sex and Defense : these four principles are common to human beings & animals, and advancement of these four principles is not human civilization but an animal civilization. The distinction between human life and animal life is that a man can search after god but animal cannot , that is the difference. Therefore a man without that urge for searching after god is no better than an animal.
The basic dynamics involved are represented in the form of universally accepted four quotients denoted as 'PIES' which means
●Physical Quotient (PQ) : A healthy Physique. (Humans+ Animals)
●Intelligent Quotient (IQ) : Physical observation via senses.(Humans+ Animals)
●Emotional Quotient (EQ) : What lies beneath.(Humans+ Animals)
●Spiritual Quotient (SQ) : Getting into the core.(Only Humans)
These four quotients are maintained by different HOD's namely Mr.Body , Mr.Mind , Mr.Buddhi
◆ Mr.Body : Head of the department of PQ & IQ
It expresses urges such as hunger, thirst,sleep etc. Works under demanding mood.
◆ Mr.Mind : Head of the department of EQ
He is the personality within us and is potentially superior to Mr.Body. Mr.Mind decides what should be given to Mr.Body and what shouldn't be given. In an ill-manged scenario Mr.Mind becomes controlled by Mr.Body and this results in chaos.
Mr.Mind dealing with an emotions.
◆ Mr.Buddhi(Intellect) : Head of the department of SQ
He is personally within us, is rarely recognized in our internal environment, because most of the time we are absorbed in meeting the demand of Mr.Body & Mr.Mind. But when the needs of Mr.Body & Mr.Mind are met, the needs of Mr.Buddhi are recognized.
The 'Q'uest Begins!
IQ test are famous for assessing logical, mathematical and linguistic skills.We all wish we were in that top bracket of Mensa elite who have an IQ in excess of 140 - unfortunately only 0.5% of the population make it! Developed intelligence empowers one to gather,process and analyse information effectively. The intelligence can think in abstract ways & learn from their experiences. Despite this,history shows that the intelligent are not always the most successful happy & influential people in the world. Psychologist and Neuroscientists are increasingly talking about the need for EQ. Those with high EQ's are emotionally balanced, able to maintain composure in the chaos of life and grent at relating with people in appropriate and inspiring ways.
Moving towards the Best
His Divine Grace A C Bhakthivedanta Swami Prabhupad comments, "Man is a rational animal is not a perfect definition,Man is a Spiritual animal". We are given this human form of life not to work hard like asses,swine & dogs but to attain the highest perfection of life. Hence SQ gives the justification for Human life!
SQ motivates us to create new situations if necessary. Thus it determine our happiness as also our ability to meaningfully utilize IQ & EQ. SQ has many characteristics, most of which centre on perception of the unchanging,non- temporal,divine aspect of life.
Working Mechanism with Spiritual Quotient
Here is presenting a practical and potent formula to increase Spiritual Quotient dramatically
Mechanism Rule : ABCD
● A - Association : Interacting with & learning from high SQ people like devotees of Lord enables us to see order amidst chaos, plan amidst change.
● B - Books Reading : Studying spiritual books especially the Bhagavad-Gita As It Is ( Human life manual ) answers life's fundamental questions and empowers us with inner direction & motivation.
● C - Chanting : Regular meditation on the holy names of Lord i.e., Hare Krishna mahamantra bestows spiritual tranquility even amidst material adversity.
'Between B for Birth and D for Death there is a C for Chanting which we are living for'
The connection through mantra mediation yields three(3P's) extraordinary benefits
1. Peace - Immediate benefit
2. Purity - Intermediate benefit
3. Pleasure - Ultimate benefit
● D - Diet : It's not only restricted to food, but it is what you watch,what you read.The people you hang around.Be mindful of the things you put into your body emotionally,spiritually & physically.Eating vegetarian food sanctified by offering to God nourishes our body, purify our mind & awakens our soul.
Final Words - Last but not the Least
This suggests that just as financial capital is the basis of any business , the Spiritual Capital-SQ-is the basis of our business of life. It fills us with the divine confidence in all endeavors. I hope this collection will stimulate your SQ and offer some 'food for thoughts' in a world that ( consciously/unconsciously ) yearns for fresh perspective and newer paradigms.
In the world of E-mail,E-ticket,E-paper,E-charge,E-transfer Never forget 'E-shwar' who makes E-verything,E-asy for E-veryone, E-veryday .
- JEEVAN SHETTY A J
Excellent!! Very beneficial.
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