
We all experience stress and somehow accept it as a way of life. In this chapter, we will learn about what is stress, what it means when applied to physical objects, and what it means when the mind is stressed. We will also come to know how effective the various other techniques for managing stress are.
When do we feel stressed? Various real life examples and practical scenarios are explained in this lecture.
Most of us blame the situations as the cause of our stress. Is this true? Why should there be difficult situations in the world in the first place? This chapter will cover Swamiji’s explanation that stress is not because of hard work or difficult situations. And why there are difficult situations in the world.
Swamiji answers one of the practical questions asked while dealing difficult situations in the world.
This chapter explains the one root cause of stress - Attachment. This is further elucidated with various examples by Swamiji on how stress is caused as a result of attachment in students, professionals, etc.
Many of us think stress is a natural byproduct when we want to keep our competitive edge. However, Swamiji explains just as pain indicates problems in the body, stress indicates our intentions are not right. Also, We will find out why in this lecture.
Swamiji answers one of the practical questions asked on the cause of stress in the world.
In this chapter we will learn the ultimate cure for Stress with Swamiji’s explanation on what is detachment and benefits of detachment in relation to stress and the need for purifying our intentions to keep our mind and intellect in equanimity.
Swamiji answers one of the practical questions asked on the cure for stress helps in exceling our work.
Once we understand what causes Stress and what is the cure for them, the next step is to learn how to apply them in our life. Stress indicates impurity in our intentions. This chapter covers Swamiji’s explanation on how to purify our intentions.
The term detachment is hazy and is often misinterpreted as developing either dislike or indifference toward the world. In this chapter we will learn the correct technique for developing detachment and how it helps us perform to the best of our ability.
This meditation on detachment, as guided by Swamiji, will help us have an instant experience of developing detachment towards the world.
In this fast-paced world, while we have to exert a lot of hard work and energy, be it to accomplish our tasks, achieve our goals or simply to make ends meet, we also fall victim to the mental affliction called Stress. In spite of the tremendous advancement of science and technology, inventions in medical science, there is no solution to eliminate stress entirely. Different people experience stress at different levels and for different reasons, however there are always questions in our minds - how some people can handle bigger tasks and responsibility with ease, while others are unable to cope up with seemingly relatively simpler tasks. Why are we stressed out, especially when we need to do a task that is critical for us?
We have accepted stress as a way to cope up with our work and started to believe this is the way to work. Is this thinking correct? Is being stressed the only way to accomplish our tasks? Stress costs us our health. Stress affects both body and mind immensely and is the cause of many ailments including as fatal as heart attack.
In this Stress Management course, Swami Mukundananda explains us in detail, beginning with what is stress to the ultimate solution for eradicating stress from our lives. This secret to leading a stress free life is derived from the science of work given by the Supreme Lord in the most sacred text of God - The Bhagavad Gita. Swamiji has explained the profound meaning in such simple ways, citing examples relevant to today’s world and how Karma Yog, a timeless solution, is applicable in today’s situation.
The course is divided into following sections,
What is Stress?
Why do we face difficult situations?
What is the cause of Stress?
The ultimate cure for Stress
The course also includes a meditation on detachment that gives us an instant practical experience of detaching our minds from the world.