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Summary
TLDRIn this insightful discussion, the speaker explores the concept of discipline and self-denial as a path to spiritual growth. Drawing from personal experiences and philosophical debates with a friend, the conversation delves into the purpose of life as per the Bhagavad Gita and the practice of 'tapa' or self-restraint. The speaker emphasizes the importance of transcending immediate pleasures to attain higher levels of satisfaction and the role of discipline in shaping a strong mind. The talk also touches on the influence of culture and upbringing on habits, advocating for the integration of dharmic principles in societal practices to foster a more connected and resilient community.
Takeaways
- 🧘 The speaker discusses the concept of discipline and self-denial, drawing parallels with martial arts training and the teachings of figures like Joe Rogan and David Goggins.
- 🤔 The friend, Zaran Banha, poses a philosophical question about the existence of pleasures if we are meant to avoid them, sparking a debate on the purpose of life and discipline.
- 🙏 The Bhagavad Gita is mentioned as a source of wisdom on the topic of discipline, suggesting that internal discomfort can be a tool for spiritual growth.
- 🍰 The speaker's personal journey involves giving up alcohol and parties, and embracing a disciplined lifestyle, which has positively impacted their spiritual journey.
- 🔄 The idea of 'tapa' or 'tapasa' from Sanskrit is introduced, which means to give heat or pain to the mind and senses, aligning with the practice of self-denial for spiritual development.
- 👀 The senses are described as constantly seeking out pleasurable objects, and the practice of spirituality involves rising above the attachment and aversion to these sensory experiences.
- 🍽️ The concept of 'vairagya' or detachment from sensory objects is discussed, suggesting that by denying the senses their usual pleasures, one can experience higher forms of pleasure.
- 💪 The importance of reconditioning one's tastes and desires is emphasized, comparing it to the process of developing a taste for alcohol or cigarettes.
- 👶 The speaker believes that instilling discipline from childhood is crucial, as it helps in developing the ability to resist temptations and maintain control over one's life.
- 🌐 The script touches on the cultural shift towards Western influences and the impact on traditional Indian values, suggesting a need to reintegrate dharmic principles in cultural expressions.
- 👨👩👧👦 The final takeaway is a call to preserve the binding factors of Indian society, such as spirituality and Dharma, to prevent the disintegration of social fabric and maintain a transformational, rather than transactional, culture.
Q & A
What is the main topic of discussion in the video script?
-The main topic of discussion in the video script is the concept of discipline, self-denial of pleasures, and the spiritual journey as per the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Who are the individuals mentioned as role models for discipline in the script?
-Joe Rogan and David Goggins are mentioned as role models for discipline in the script.
What is the term 'Chaddy buddy' referring to in the script?
-The term 'Chaddy buddy' is a colloquial term used in the script to refer to a friend who is a renunciant or someone who has given up worldly pleasures.
What does the speaker suggest is a key benefit of denying oneself occasional pleasures?
-The speaker suggests that denying oneself occasional pleasures can strengthen the mind and is a skill that should be taught to children.
How does the speaker relate martial arts to discipline?
-The speaker relates martial arts to discipline by stating that taking up martial arts instills discipline on a core level, focusing on technique and weight category, which involves denying oneself of laziness.
What is the purpose of life according to the Bhagavad Gita as discussed in the script?
-According to the Bhagavad Gita, as discussed in the script, the purpose of life is to create internal fortitude through discipline and self-denial of pleasures.
What is the term 'tapa' in Sanskrit, and what does it signify in the context of the script?
-In Sanskrit, 'tapa' signifies heat or pain given to the mind and senses. In the context of the script, it refers to the practice of self-discipline and self-denial that generates spiritual heat or transformation.
What is the concept of 'Vishaya' in the Bhagavad Gita as explained in the script?
-The concept of 'Vishaya' in the Bhagavad Gita refers to objects of sense gratification that the senses are naturally drawn to for pleasure, such as sight to form, taste to flavor, etc.
What is the significance of the term 'Vairagya' in the spiritual context of the script?
-The term 'Vairagya' signifies detachment or the retirement of the senses from their natural engagement with objects for pleasure, which is a key aspect of spiritual practice as per the script.
How does the speaker describe the transition from indulging in sense pleasures to a spiritual life?
-The speaker describes the transition as a process of reconditioning, where one experiences higher spiritual pleasures that enable them to say no to lower sense pleasures, similar to how one might find certain tastes distasteful after experiencing a higher form of satisfaction.
What is the speaker's view on the importance of discipline in childhood for future generations?
-The speaker believes that instilling discipline in childhood is crucial for the future generations to save them from losing control over their minds and lives, and to help them develop the ability to say no to temptations and pleasures.
Outlines
🧘♂️ The Journey of Discipline and Self-Denial
The speaker introduces the concept of discipline and self-denial as a path to spiritual growth. Drawing from personal experiences and the influence of figures like Joe Rogan and David Goggins, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in personal development. The discussion includes the idea of denying oneself of immediate pleasures for long-term benefits, as well as the practice of martial arts as a form of discipline. The speaker also touches on the Bhagavad Gita's teachings on the purpose of life, suggesting that internal discomfort can be a positive force for creating discipline and furthering one's spiritual journey.
🍽️ Detachment and the Spiritual Significance of Tapasya
This paragraph delves into the concept of tapa or tapasya, which is the practice of self-discipline and penance in the pursuit of spiritual goals. The speaker explains how the senses are constantly seeking pleasure, and the practice of spirituality involves rising above the dualities of attachment and aversion. The speaker uses the metaphor of 'retiring' the senses from their natural engagement with sensory objects to achieve a state of detachment. The discussion also includes the idea of 'vishaya vritti,' which is the process of redirecting one's attachment from personal pleasure to serving a higher purpose, such as pleasing the divine.
🚫 Overcoming Temptations and the Power of Discrimination
The speaker discusses the challenges of overcoming temptations and the importance of making discerning choices in life. The paragraph explores the idea that discipline and the ability to say 'no' to lower pleasures are essential for spiritual growth. The speaker uses the metaphor of a diabetic denying themselves sugar to illustrate the concept of 'vritti,' or stopping the senses from indulging in sensory objects. The paragraph also touches on the transformative power of spiritual experiences, which can recondition one's tastes and desires, leading to a natural aversion to lower pleasures.
🌱 Cultivating Discipline and the Role of Association
In this paragraph, the speaker emphasizes the importance of cultivating discipline and the role of association with positive influences. The discussion revolves around the idea that discipline is not just a choice but a necessity for self-control and mental strength. The speaker suggests that the best time to develop discipline is during childhood and highlights the negative impact of indulging in substances like alcohol and drugs. The speaker also stresses the need to reintegrate dharmic principles into cultural expressions to create a more balanced and spiritually connected society.
🤔 Reflections on Culture and the Importance of Spiritual Binding
The final paragraph reflects on the impact of cultural practices on family and societal structures. The speaker expresses concern about the erosion of traditional values, such as spirituality and Dharma, which have historically served as the binding factors in Indian society. The speaker fears that without these values, relationships may become transactional and society may lose its transformative potential. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for the younger generation to think deeply about integrating dharmic principles into their lives and cultural celebrations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Chaddy buddy
💡Discipline
💡Renunciant
💡Pleasures
💡Bhagwat Gita
💡Tapa
💡Indriya
💡Vishaya
💡Ahar
💡Param
💡Discrimination
💡Satsanga
Highlights
Debate on philosophy with a well-read friend, Zaran Banha, who shares a similar path of renunciation.
The existence of pleasures questioned in relation to our purpose of avoiding them.
Discipline celebrated by figures like Joe Rogan and David Goggins, who advocate self-denial for mental strength.
Martial arts as a foundation for discipline, influencing one's lifestyle and decision-making.
The personal struggle with denying oneself pleasures for spiritual growth and the associated internal discomfort.
Bhagwat Gita's perspective on life's purpose, possibly related to creating internal fortitude through discomfort.
The concept of tapa or tapasya in Sanskrit, relating to the practice of self-discipline and heat or pain to the mind.
The Bhagwat Gita's teaching on rising above attachment and aversion to sensory objects for spiritual progress.
The idea of changing one's perspective from personal pleasure to pleasing a higher power, exemplified by Krishna.
The practice of 'v' or forced retirement of the senses from their natural engagement with objects for purification.
The spiritual benefits of fasting, not only physical but also in weakening tendencies towards lust and other senses.
The importance of experiencing higher pleasures to gain the strength to say no to lower pleasures.
The story of King Yamaraja, who transitioned from indulgence to spiritual devotion, illustrating the power of reconditioning.
The necessity of reconditioning tastes and pleasures to shift from worldly to spiritual pursuits.
The role of satsanga or association with the righteous in strengthening discipline and self-control.
The impact of a lack of self-control on the stability of individuals and society, likening it to termite-ridden wood.
The importance of instilling discipline and the ability to say no to pleasures from childhood.
The cultural shift towards Western practices in celebration and its potential impact on traditional Indian values.
The fear of the disintegration of the binding factors in Indian society, such as spirituality and Dharma.
The call to reintegrate dharmic principles into cultural expressions to maintain social cohesion.
Transcripts
welcome to TRS Clips where you'll find
happiness through your own
curiosity I have a very dear friend of
mine like he's what you would call a
Chaddy buddy his name is zaran banha
okay and we would H he's a very
intelligent guy very well read and we
would debate on philosophy a lot and
throughout my 20s I said no to parties
gave up nonv gave up alcohol and he's
also actually on the same path he's also
in his core a
renunciant uh so when we debate he used
to say one very interesting point he
said that if we're meant to not go
towards Pleasures why do they exist in
the first place and I'd say I don't know
but uh my Idols which were Joe Rogan
David gogins all these guys who
celebrate discipline they call
themselves disciple of discipline David
Gogan says things like uh you strengthen
your Mind by denying yourself
occasionally and denying yourself is a
skill you need to teach children uh when
I was a kid and I took up martial arts
for the first time now it's become a
part of my breath right to think like a
martial artist but somewhere it
basically gives you discipline on some
core level right hey ensure you make it
to this weight category ensure you get
the technique right you are denying
yourself of losness best decision I made
uh my question is h a a very human level
I have benefited from denying myself of
Pleasures spiritual journey has gone
further uh even when I don't want to
meditate or pray I'll force myself to
meditate and pray and then there's a
positive outcome but that process of
denying yourself it hurts a little bit
on the inside even today after so much
discipline and so much of strictness in
the routine right is the purpose of life
according to the bhagwat Gita to kind of
create that internal disc Fort just a
little bit mhm is that internal
discomfort a good thing M and how do you
know where to draw the line of that
internal discomfort because in many ways
any form of discipline is like whipping
yourself just a little bit you want to
eat that cake you want to waste time you
want to chill and watch TV process of
picking up the remote and switching off
the TV that hurts on the inside so how
do you know how far to take discipline
or should you just make it an infinite
trade and I say that because the 31 year
old in me is trying to make my diet very
boring one because the more boring food
gets the better the body looks and I am
you know Cosmetics based industry but
secondly uh when you detach yourself
from food I feel like you teach your own
brain Detachment in order to detach
yourself from pain as well uh let's talk
about that internal strife right and do
you also feel
that well by krishna's Grace I've been
cooking in the kitchens in Ison for many
years
so I've already cooked almost uh 3.5
million
meals so I make Thai curry for 10,000
people wow so not the most AER of food
but I'm just saying that you asked a
very fantastic question on the
crossroads of transitioning from this
desires to those desires where control
goes into autopilot mode where just yeah
you're hitting the kid inside you just a
little bit right technically in Sanskrit
that word is known as
tapa tapa tapa means tapasa the word
tapa means
Heat giving heat
tap so tapa basically means giving some
pain or heat to our mind and the
senses so there is a verse in gaita
where Krishna
says so the beautiful question which you
just asked the answer for that lies in
this one schloka of bhagat Gita when we
unpack it so vishaya means objects
so when we look at objects people may
think I eat rice I eat Roti the eyes eat
form the eyes are hungry for eating
devouring beautiful
form the eyes are hungry to
avoid ugly
forms like the the food we eat we try to
avoid things which will not taste good
the ears are hungry to taste sound which
we find pleasing like somebody
glorifying me okay I like that by it is
heartening that sound so all our senses
are looking for visha visha means
objects to
eat Eyes Ears Nose like that for the
skin the skin is looking for touch with
another skin that is a sex life life so
therefore this punch
indria the five senses Eyes Ears Nose
tongue and skin they are looking for
corresponding objects to interact with
and through that interaction the
expectation is it should generate
pleasure the tongue when it comes in
touch with rasula pleasurable come comes
in touch with neem juice iswa said oh so
therefore we have Raa which
is pleasure attachment and DHA hate
avoidance so acceptance and avoidance
Raa attachment and DHA hate they are
concomitant they are two sides of the
same
coin so therefore the whole idea of yoga
or practice of
spirituality is to Rise Above This Raa
and DHA and understand that my daily
interactions are not supposed to be
obsessed about whether my eyes get
pleasure or my tongue gets pleasure or
my ears get pleasure my meditation
should be iswar he should get
pleasure so therefore
automatically The Narrative changes so I
see oh this is a beautiful dress
previously I think it will look so good
on me now I start thinking it look so
good on Radha gopinath on Radha Madan
moan on Radha
goind oh this food is so delicious it'll
give me pleasure now I say no no how I
can offer it as bhoga so the Lord will
enjoy so the perspective
changes so that is what is known as
vishaya visha is there rasgula is there
gulab jamun is there V rather than
thinking I will enjoy I start thinking
how can I make this or cook this so that
like Yoda May was feeding Krishna and
pleasing him I want to please Krishna it
is called
we so you
know means
occupation means
retirement we say he has retired
voluntary retirement or permanent
retirement so
means
retirement retiring the engagement of
the senses with the
objects now V means
forcefully V means
Vante by force applying pressure and as
you say giving a little pain to make
that sense retire from the engagement
with the
objects otherwise the eyes are always
engaged eyes are constantly
employed seeing the beautiful form of
the opposite sex so there is no
retirement for the eyes for that but V
means we
impose a retirement that no don't just
keep looking like this with lustful
glances to try to enjoy retire from that
and then look at objects which are
purifying so that is called V
ahar the objects are ahar for the senses
so you fast those
senses start fasting the
senses when you fast for a week you lose
weight when you fast Your Eyes by from
glancing at beautiful you know objects
for sexual pleasure then
gradually that tendency for lust within
weakens so Your Lust within loses
weight like
that means that so you
deny giving those objects to the
senses Ras so when that rasa is stopped
RIT don't allow that Russ you know to
that particular sense so gradually when
you do that you have experienced when
you do that Rasam with respect to your
health so you get health
benefits like that one gets spiritual
benefits
Ras
Ras V to stop to prevent to not allow
those
rasas even though taste is there if
given a chance one would go and enjoy
one would love people to keep glor
glorifying me and keep telling them hey
speak about me speak about me one would
love enjoying sex life with somebody
even though it is not authorized even
though it is crossing the boundary of
Ethics one may have the taste for that
butas I decide no I will not cross the
boundary param means from where that
strength comes to say no when you
experience a higher pleasure
param d means seeing when you see
something higher you are able to say no
to the
lower then because of that when people
practice
spirituality that experience fills them
so much they are filled with spiritual
ahar that they are able to say no to
this other
ahar they are actually able to
retire the engagement of their senses
from those sense object so therefore the
important word in this entire verse
isop right the diabetic has a taste for
eating that sweet but they are stopping
and now they have other Alternatives and
sometimes when you start denying your
tongue of sugar over a period of time
fruits and other vegetables start
appearing very sweet because you start
regaining your natural taste so when the
natural taste is revived then all these
are automatically overcome and therefore
there was a great uh uh King called King
uh yam his name is yamara who was a king
before and as a king he was engaged in
all kinds of sense gratification enjoyed
thoroughly then when he becomes the
great Saint yamara he writes in this
verse where he says that I was engaged
in indulging in all kinds of sex life
before but now after having experienced
the sweetness the sublime experience of
spiritual life of bti of Devotion to
rangat Swami even when I think of sex
life my lips curl in distaste and I spit
at the
thought so therefore it's a matter of
reconditioning like many times when
people they take cigarette young youth
they take cigarette first time they
start cuffing like anything people take
alcohol they find it very very bitter
they can't handle it but over some time
with the kind of Association they have
they get conditioned to those
tastes so that has to be
reconditioned and when you do the
reconditioning this becomes normal and
that becomes abnormal and and and I say
if somebody says this is gulab jamun is
it sweet or not yes is it tasty or not
yes and I say I am giving you this gulab
jamun for a CR rupees want it he says no
are you mad why should I take a gulab
jamun for CR
rupees so the shastras are saying your
obsession with all these sense
objects yes sex life has pleasure but in
return for that pleasure if the price
tag is one
CR for a gulab jamun it's not worth it
so that's the whole idea that nobody is
denying the nobody's saying there is no
pleasure nobody's denying the pleasure
the pleasure is there but we are looking
at grades of pleasure and simultaneously
analyzing concomitant pain one has to go
through for the pleasure which one
experiences because there are no free
lunches in this world for everything you
do you have to pay a tax so as long as
the pizza you're eating in the
restaurant you're enjoying and then at
the end what comes bill so you have to
pay the bill so that's what life in this
world is all about so a combination of
two things is important to help you
transition
peacefully
one is the experience of
pleasure and the second is the execution
of your
discrimination so the experience of
pleasure gives you the base inspiration
that oh it is worth going in this
direction then you have to execute your
discrimination that oh rasgula is one CR
okay forget it although it looks
attractive you are tempted but still the
cost discrimination you're using
discrimination is it worth it not worth
it worth it not worth it that
discrimination with the intelligence
helps
the
Mind controlled from both sides how do
you strengthen that
execution only one way s Association
people around you positive people who
are doing that better than
you just like if you want to upgrade
your skills what do you do I hang out
with
gangas you hang out with other creators
you hang out with people who are kind of
ment you in the space and stuff like
that so
similarly it is known as s that
shat those who are better and in that
the weakness which is known
as weakness of the heart just like uh
wooden wall
looks wooden strong but inside there is
termite you knock it it falls similarly
nowadays people are looking very strong
this that but inside the mind because of
lack of
self-control the lack of ability to say
no to
Temptations because of a habit of
surrendering continuously to sense
Pleasures they have become termite
ridden from within
look strong from outside but they will
just
collapse at just a little bit of touch
some little bit of change in direction
of life and they can't handle it so I
think the ability to overcome
Temptations control the mind and say no
to Pleasures is not just a choice but I
think it's the need of today's
society to save the Young Generation
from really losing control over their
mind and their
life you know the best time to
actually exercise that muscle of
discipline basically when we're talking
about execution of discrimination yes
basically the muscle of discipline again
absolutely best time to do that is in
childhood
yes
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um tell me about something which you're
remembering from your childhood I
honestly I'm remembering my teenage and
the first time I drank alcohol first
time I did other naughty things um
especially with intoxication I wish I
had not done it the first time it would
have been easier but you know everyone's
got their own individual Journey so I
had to go through all that to tell
people you know don't do it uh and even
my environment was like that right from
Child I'm not blaming my parents it's a
part of Punjabi culture to drink like in
now in modern day Society so I would see
relatives drinking around me uh I didn't
have a full alcohol intoxicated
experience as a kid but I remember
tasting it from someone's glass it was
extremely bitter and I hated it somebody
you're a teenager you see friends doing
it you've already seen it at home a
little bit then you end up doing it then
you have that first great alcohol
experience and then it becomes a thing
before you know it it becomes a problem
M uh like thank God I gave it up early
but but again with with children
watching this just now I truly believe
I've become an uncle and I'll say don't
do it the first time
itself like whether it's drugs alcohol
cigarettes the easiest way to create
discipline about those things is not to
do it the first time and that's why Gita
says discipline is Fusion of intention
with action and I think you know your
generation should think more deeper on
how we can reint integrate dharmic
principles in all our cultural
expressions like celebration of
festivals celebration of weddings
celebration of various kinds of uh you
know festivities in our own life
successes nowadays because of the
influence from the West it seems like
when people are uh when they pass an
exam they celebrate with drinks when
they have a wedding they celebrate with
drinks when they have to celebrate
anything
that has that has become the norm
culture that has become the culture so I
would say that that's not the original
Vic sanatan Dharma culture tradition and
because of that overall families are
breaking apart relationships are
becoming very very complicated and my
biggest fear is The Binding Factor see
if the cement is there but if you don't
add water the cement will just be powder
right what binds the cement is the water
so what binds families together
traditionally in India has been
spirituality and Dharma and as that is
becoming more and more
disconnected especially with a certain
generation of ours I see where
systematic understanding was not given
and now they are not able to give to the
next yeah and there is a disconnect yeah
and that is something which is very
worrying that very soon the fabric of
our society should not be become
something like in the west where it is
just
transactional and not
transformational hey if you enjoyed
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