YJA Convention 2002 07 NJ Fifth

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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# The Four Passions in Jainism Samanīji Charitrapragyaji | Samoniji Shardopragyaji
The following topics will be discussed in this session: negative effects ranging from loss of memory power • Why these passions-anger, ego, deceit and greed or materialism to family relations being severed.
so important to discuss? Do these passions reside within the soul?
The Spiritual Effect of Passions where attachment Are they more powerful than the energy of soul?
leads to destruction and one accumulates intensive
karmas. There is an absence of spiritual practices. Is it possible to get away from our passions?
The cycle of birth and death continue and then one Can passions be used to gauge spiritual progress?
has to suffer many lives. The inherent qualities of What will be the state of consciousness in the
the soul become obscure which hinder the absence of passions?
attainment of eternal peace and happiness. The Physiological Effect of Passions includes the
How do we Rid Ourselves of these Passions? I body gets tense and stressed and your breathing rate
Accept the inner weakness increases, which results in high blood pressure. The effects can go as far as the blockage of arteries cause heart
• Make up your mind to change that stroke, heart attack, and/or paralysis or a sudden and
Practice meditation with contemplation premature death. These effects may also be loss of vital . Chant mantras energy and strength, imbalance of hormones or just a Understand the consequences of passions weakening immune system. It works to break down in eco Think before you act system of the body.
Change of lifestyle
Be happy and optimist The Psychological Effect of Passions may activate Adjust with the circumstances negative feelings and instigate the determinants of
• Spend time for self-development unhappiness which include agitation, anxiety, irritation, and depression. The mental faculties are disordered anthe mental peace is lost. This can also cause a plethora of
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