Strengthening The 4 Bhavnas

Strengthening The 4 Bhavnas


Discover how a few minutes of silent contemplation in the morning and carrying the 4 bhavnas with you through the day can bring about a transformation in your life. Try this simple experiment and experience the difference
Maitribhavna:

Absence of hatred towards all living beings and wishing for their upliftment

Pramodbhavna:

Recognising virtues in others and experiencing joy

Karunyabhavna:

Sympathy towards those who are suffering and attempting to alleviate their misery

Madhyasthyabhavna:

Withdrawing externally from another, though internally centred in the feeling of love

Constant practise of these 4 bhavnas can be facilitated through a Practice Chart.

In a tabular chart, write the dates in the vertical column and the 4 bhavnas in a horizontal row. Further, divide each bhavna into three vertical columns: contemplation, practise and lapse.

February MAITRI PRAMOD KARUNYA MADHYASTHYA
C* P* L* C* P* L* C* P* L* C* P* L*
Mon 15 
Tue 16
Wed 17
Thu 18
Fri 19
Sat 20
Sun 21
C* – Contemplation, P* – Practise, L* – Lapse

Step 1

Each morning close your eyes, peacefully contemplating on the four bhavnas with a firm resolve to remain stabilised in them. Tick the column of ‘Contemplation’ after doing this.

Step 2

Review the day’s proceedings at night and reflect on how well you have implemented them. If you have consciously remembered and applied them even once or twice in your activities, place a tick under the ‘Practise’ column.

Step 3

If you have acted in a manner contrary to them, put a mark in the ‘Lapse’ column and take a small penance to increase your awareness.

Resolve to be more aligned to the bhavnas the next day.

Practise this for a month with passion and sincerity basking in the knowledge that every day your Sadguru is whispering in your ears, ‘March onwards, do not stop!’ You will notice miracles taking place within you.

Quotes

The Guru teaches, touches and turns your focus within — to the pure Self. Make the most of every blessed moment in His divine presence.
When Dharma is embraced by conviction, not compulsion; by choice, not chance; and practiced with reverence, not as a routine, it becomes a joyful journey of inner transformation.
The Lord is ready to come; but the question is where will you seat Him? Prepare a golden throne within—a mind of stillness, purity, and glad acceptance.
Spirituality is not a separate activity but a way of living - a lifestyle that pervades and enriches every aspect of your life.
Let knowledge blossom into experience through your attentive reception, deep retention and timely recollection of the teachings in every situation.
As is the company, so is the enthusiasm. Keep the company of those awakened to the soul, and that same enthusiasm will gradually arise within you.
Paryushan is an invitation to pause, introspect, purify and reconnect with the pure Self.
Human birth is like fertile soil. Whatever you sow will grow. Sow desires and reap bondage; sow wisdom and reap liberation.
Recognise the Enlightened Ones not by their outer dress or conduct, but by their unwavering self-awareness.
When a teacher like a Guru imparts knowledge, He does not merely give words; He also transmits His energy and force behind His sadhana.
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Strengthening The 4 Bhavnas - Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur