Shri Jagat Singh Bisht

Meditation Learning VIDEO #2

This is the second video in a series of videos to learn and practice meditation by yourself by listening to and following the video.

It gives simple and straight instructions to meditate in pure form. Just follow the instructions and meditate.

You may start your journey of meditation from here but we would advise you to begin with the first video of the series on this channel and then come here after some days of practice.

Practice meditation on a daily basis listening to the video. When you feel confident that you are comfortable and ready, you may go to the next video in the series.

We will be happy to have your feedback and would answer any questions that you may have. Questions may be sent to us at [email protected].

Instructions:

Please sit down for meditation: legs folded crosswise, back straight and eyes closed.

Always be mindful of your breath as you breathe in and as you breathe out. Focus your attention on the nostrils as you breathe in and as you breathe out.

If you breathe in long, know: I am breathing in long. If you breathe out long, know: I breathe out long.

If you breathe in short, know: I am breathing in short. If you breathe out short, know: I breathe out short.

Keeping a watch on your breath in the background, look inwards to the major parts of your body: head, shoulders, hands, palms, chest, stomach, upper back, lower back, legs and the feet.

Sensitive to the whole body, breathe in. Sensitive to the whole body, breathe out.

Open your eyes gently and come out of meditation.

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Meditation Learning VIDEO #1  (Hindi)

ध्यान कैसे करें? यह प्रश्न अक्सर पूछा जाता है.

इस विडियो में ध्यान करने हेतु निर्देश दिए गये हैं जिन्हें सुनते हुए आप ध्यान कर सकते हैं.

ध्यान हेतु निर्देश: सुनते जाएं और ध्यान करें :

आराम से बैठ जाएँ. पीठ सीधी, आखें बंद. पूरा ध्यान अपनी सांस पर. नाक के आसपास साँसों के आवागमन को महसूस करें. अन्दर आती सांस और बाहर जाती सांस के प्रति निरंतर सजग रहें. अगर सांस लम्बी है तो जानें कि लम्बी है, अगर सांस छोटी है तो जानें कि छोटी है. केवल जानना है. सांस जैसी है, वैसी ही रहने दें. यदि मन भटक जाये, तो अपना ध्यान वापस सांस पर लेकर आयें. आँखें बंद रखते हुए, अपनी साँसों के प्रति पूर्णतः सजग होकर, अपने पूरे शरीर को मन ही मन देखें – सिर, कंधे, हाथ, सीना, पेट, पीठ और पैर. भीतर सांस लेते हुए, पूरे शरीर को महसूस करें. बाहर सांस छोड़ते हुए, पूरे शरीर को महसूस करें. भीतर सांस लेते हुए, पूरे शरीर को शिथिल करें, आराम दें. बाहर सांस छोड़ते हुए. पूरे शरीर को शिथिल करें, विश्राम दें. पूरा ध्यान पूरी सजगता से लगातार अन्दर आती सांस और बाहर जाती सांस पर.

अंत में, सबके लिए मंगल कामना. सबका मंगल हो, सबका कल्याण हो. धीरे-धीरे आंखें खोलते हुए, ध्यान से बाहर आयें.

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #15

A short talk on happiness delivered by Jagat Singh Bisht during Laughter Yoga session on Sunday, in view of the upcoming International Day of Happiness on March 20. Gist of the talk: Activity, exercise, yoga, pranayama, meditation, engagement, flow, positive relationships and a meaningful life lead to enduring happiness.

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #14

Speaker: Jagat Singh Bisht;  Forum: ASK Talks (attitude, skills and knowledge for the young minds); Conducted by: State Bank Foundation Institute (Chetana), Indore; Date: 07 February 2013.

This is an excerpt from the inaugural ASK Talk. It is based on the PERMA model (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) propounded by the renowned Positive Psychologist Dr Martin Seligman, author of ‘Learned Optimism’, ‘Authentic Happiness’ and ‘Flourish.

Mr Bisht is a Behavioural Science trainer with the State Bank of India (a global Fortune 500 corporate), Laughter Yoga teacher, Life Skills coach, Author and Blogger. The views expressed in this talk are personal.

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #13

Topic: Beyond Happiness: A new understanding of happiness and well-being and how to achieve them (Part I); Speaker: Jagat Singh Bisht; Forum: ASK Talks (attitude, skills and knowledge for the young minds); Conducted by: State Bank Foundation Institute (Chetana), Indore; Date: 07 February 2013.

This is an excerpt from the inaugural ASK Talk. It is based on the PERMA model (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) propounded by the renowned Positive Psychologist Dr Martin Seligman, author of ‘Learned Optimism’, ‘Authentic

Happiness’ and ‘Flourish.

Mr Bisht is a Behavioural Science trainer with the State Bank of India (a global Fortune 500 corporate), Laughter Yoga teacher, Life Skills coach, Author and Blogger. The views expressed in this talk are personal.

(Part II of this talk is also available on YouTube)

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #12

We are sharing three happiness mantras for creating instant joy.

If you feel low at any time, you may chant and enact these mantras and feel instant cheer.

Chant the mantras with children, seniors or peers at home, workplace or in your community to share happiness and joy.

Happiness Mantra #1:

Very Good, Very Good, Yay!

Happiness Mantra #2:

I am good, very good, yay!

Happiness Mantra #3:

hoho haha..

Mantra #1 in other languages:

Japanese: Yatta yatta yay!

Russian: Harasho harasho yay!

Italian: Molto bene molto bene yay!

Spanish: Mui bien mui bien yay!

Hindi: Bahut achche bahut achche yay!

Mantra #2, other versions:

I am healthy, very healthy, yay!

I am strong, very strong, yay!

I am good, very good, yay!

I am smart, very smart, yay!

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #11

ACTING LIKE A HAPPY PERSON:

TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY

One of the happiness activities described by the positive psychologists for taking care of your body is acting like a happy person.

Laughter Yoga suits best in this category. It is voluntary laughter, for no reason, to create instant joy. It’s scientifically proven, easy to learn and a lot of fun.

It’s based on the principle: motion creates emotion. You act happy and you start feeling happy.

We demonstrate three laughter exercises – milk shake laughter, mobile laughter and hearty laughter – in this video. You can practice these any time and feel happier.

“Pretending that you are happy – smiling, engaged, mimicking energy and enthusiasm – not only can you earn some of the benefits of happiness (returned smiles, strengthened friendships, successes at work and school) but can actually make you happier.

“So go for it. Smile, laugh, stand tall, act lively and give hugs. Act as if you were confident, optimistic, and outgoing. You’ll manage adversity, rise to the occasion, create instant connections, make friends, influence people, and become a happier person.”

SONJA LYUBOMIRSKY/ THE HOW OF HAPPINESS

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #8

What determines HAPPINESS?

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #7

According to Dr Martin Seligman, founder of Positive Psychology, authentic happiness comes from identifying and cultivating your most fundamental strengths and using them every day in work, love, play, and parenting.
If you want to be happy, you have to discover your signature strengths and put them into action.
Every major religious and cultural tradition endorses six virtues: Wisdom and knowledge, courage, love and humanity, justice, temperance, and spirituality and transcendence.
There are several distinct routes to each of these six: for example, ‘Love of Learning’ is a route to ‘Wisdom’, ‘Integrity’ is a route to ‘Courage’, ‘Kindness and generosity’ is a route to ‘Humanity’.
To discover your signature strengths, go to the website: www.authentichappiness.org
and take the VIA Strengths Survey test.

Here is a complete list of the six virtues and the twenty-four signature strengths:

6 VIRTUES & 24 SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

I. WISDOM and KNOWLEDGE
1. Curiosity/Interest in the World
2. Love of Learning
3. Judgement/Critical Thinking/Open-Mindedness
4. Ingenuity/Originality/Practical Intelligence/Street Smarts
5. Social Intelligence/Personal Intelligence/Emotional Intelligence
6. Perspective

II. COURAGE
7. Valour and Bravery
8. Perseverance/Industry/Diligence
9. Integrity/Genuineness/Honesty

III. HUMANITY and LOVE
10. Kindness and Generosity
11. Loving and Allowing Oneself to Be Loved

IV. JUSTICE
12. Citizenship/Duty/Teamwork/Loyalty
13. Fairness and Equity
14. Leadership

V. TEMPERANCE
15. Self-Control
16. Prudence/Discretion/Caution
17. Humility and Modesty

VI. TRANSCENDENCE
18. Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
19. Gratitude
20. Hope/Optimism/Future-Mindedness
21. Spirituality/Sense of Purpose/Faith/Religiousness
22. Forgiveness and Mercy
23. Playfulness and Humour
24. Zest/Passion/Enthusiasm

(excerpted from Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman)

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Talk on Happiness: VIDEO #6

HAPPINESS ACTIVITY

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Positive Emotion is one of the five elements of happiness and well-being. If we can somehow increase the level of positive emotion, we can be happier.

Dr Martin Seligman, known as the father of positive psychology, describes a simple happiness activity ‘Have a Beautiful Day’ in his book ‘Authentic Happiness’ for increasing positive emotion in the present:

“Set aside a free day this month to indulge in your favourite pleasures.

“Pamper yourself.

“Design, in writing, what you will do from hour to hour.”

Be mindful and savour every moment of the beautiful day.

Do not let the bustle of life interfere and carry out the plan.

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