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Belief – Value – Attitude
Belief: Feeling that something is true or false. How we think things really are
Value: Thinking what is important
Looking good, Behaving good, Truth/Lies, Being Happy, Freedom
Attitude: How you behave. That depends on your belief and Value
Self Control
Ability to control emotions and behavior to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment
By Walter Mischel Look for The ”Marshmallow Test” on Youtube
Religon
Religion: Set of beliefs related to nature, God, Purpose of the universe
Belief is the core of every religion Religion teaches you what is right, what is
wrong, how to lead our lives etc
Another Study
University of Miami, after 80 years of study – Declared that Religion promotes self control.
For example Yoga and Meditation exactly deal with Self Control.
Person who believed in god, who did prayer - did better in school, outside, and stayed away from bad habits
Conclusion
So far what have we learned? Belief and Value are the core and make your
Attitude and Behaviour Self Control is very important for success Religion teaches you belief, values and gives
tools for self control So, Religin is important
Different Religions
Christianity Hinduism Buddhidm Islam Judaism
Different Religions
Christianity: 1.7 Billion people world wide. Based on teaching and life of Jusus Christ.
Buddhism: 400 million people follow it. Started in India. Teaching of Siddhartha Gautama.
Judaism: 15 Million people. Religion of Jewish people.
Hinduism: 1 Billion People follow it. Main religion of India. More than 2 million in America
Hinduism
It is the oldest religion in the world Religion of the Indian people Started in Indus Valley 5000 years back
Hinduism
Founder? No one particular founder. Many saints are associated with it.
They were scientists of the spirit They looked into the nature as their teacher and
guide They observed some basic laws of the universe
Hinduism
Everything thats born dies Everything that dies is re-created in another
form Everything in the universe is directly or
indirectly related Everything in the world is constantly changing
Hinduism
No one single text. There are many sacred texts for Hindus
Vedas Upanishads Ramayana Mahabharata (Includes Bhagavad Gita)
Lingayats/Veerashaivas
Who are Lingayats / Veerashaivas? Part of Hindu sect Founded by Basava in 12th century People wear Linga and do Linga Pooja Wide following in Southern India