A cursory glance at the composition of the people of this country would indicate the zest with which followers of Zoarstianism, Islam and Christianity came to this country and finding the environment congenial, setteled here permanently

Anny Bassant, Miss slade of Gandhi Asharam and the British national and environmentalist, saria Ben who chose to live and die in his country. In this context, who does not know about Sister Nivedia who lived in this country and helped Vivekanand in his work? Humanity would always remain grateful to priest C.F Andrews for the services rendered by him to this country  and non-resident Indians abroad. Nevertheless, one cannot fully appreciate the depth of attraction this country had for foreigners by simply going through the list of travelers who came here. A cursory glance at the composition of the people of this country would indicate the zest with which followers of Zoarstianism, Islam and Christianity came to this country and finding the environment congenial, setteled here permanently. Who would have liked to leave the shade of a tree (Kalpa Vriksha) which gave one lasting peace and happiness and why?

Since it is feasible to teach a child alphabets, numerals and locomotion with the help of simple mechanical gadgets, it should not be difficult to devise some exercises, with the help of which a common man could get an opportunity to develop high level of talents

Is it possible to induce such a high level of metamorphosis of personlality in the large mass of humanity with simple exercises?

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Since it is feasible to teach a child alphabets, numerals and locomotion with the help of simple mechanical gadgets, it should not be difficult to devise some exercises, with the help of which a common man could get an opportunity to develop high level of talents. For any type of personal development some discipline is required. For building muscles, a wrestler or a gymnast is required to follow a routine of prescribed exercises alongwith dietary changes. Similarly exercises of sadhana have been devised for development of ‘talent’ and have been found benefiting people to a great extent. Some such exercises which have been successfully experimented in Brahmvachas Research institute (Reseach laboratory of spirituality located at the headquarters of this mission at Hardwar) and are likely to be introduced on a large scale in their present or modified form, are being mentioned hereunder.

SCIENTIFICALLY VIABLE METODS FOR IMPROVING TALENTS

Here the concept of talent is related to such a composite development of belief and intellectual capacity in people, which is always helpful in promotion of an idealistic growth of the society. On developing these attributes of talent, the person himself becomes an ideal worthy of emulation and during this process not only improves his own lot but simultaneously changes the course of history for betterment.  In this chapter we are going to discuss about the methods useful in development of such talents.

In order to make talents efficacious i.e to take the best adventage out of talents, one has to make an eadevour to strengthen two facets of personality in equal measure. One- the credibility i.e. sincerity is to be established. Two – personal efficiency is to be increased.

In order to make talents efficacious i.e to take the best adventage out of talents, one has to make an eadevour to strengthen two facets of personality in equal measure. One- the credibility i.e. sincerity is to be established. Two – personal efficiency is to be increased.

It necessitates restructuring of the contemplatory process for improvement of the inner self alongwith remodeling of one’s style of living.  Once the objective has been chosen, the mind is trained to get totally involved in its fulfillment with concentration, faith, enthusiasm and perseverance. Besides, a habit of ever readiness of devotion to work is cultivated so that time remains incessantly occupied in fruitful actions. The perspectives is widened to look beyond the confines of narrow selfish interests so that the significance of the policy of simple living and high thinking  is appreciated and the savings thus made in time, labour and resources could be utilized in philanthropic activities like promotion of traits of virtues in society. This is the only way for development of high levels of talents.

In order to achieve the above objective, the ideal brahamanism, that is “simple living and high thinking” is to be followed by choosing the living standard of an average citizen. Only those who do this much are able to concentrate on philanthropic pursuits.

“Tejasvita” no doubt, a product of sustained ascetecism and arises out of the dual action of Samyam Sadhana (disciplining of body and mind) in personal life and philanthropy in social interactions. “Samyam” means a discipline involving a strict adherence to control over self. It requires a personal endeavor to liberate oneself from the triple bondage of desire (trishna), lust (vasna) and ego (ahanta). In order to achieve the above objective, the ideal brahamanism, that is “simple living and high thinking” is to be followed by choosing the living standard of an average citizen. Only those who do this much are able to concentrate on philanthropic pursuits. In this way men succeed in activating those dormant powers and attributes from within self, which “yogis” obtain only after prolonged practice. They are showered with those powers which the spirituals call divine grace or boons.

Talent is another name for brillance which implies the strength of the inner self. Neither tatents or excellence appear externally as glare on face or as physical attraction in a person nor as shrewdness of mind. Tejasvita (talent) is a form of energy depending on the strength of will.

Talent is another name for brillance which implies the strength of the inner self. Neither tatents or excellence appear externally as glare on face or as physical attraction in a person nor as shrewdness of mind. Tejasvita (talent) is a form of energy depending on the strength of will.

Mahatma Gandhi weighed only 96 ponds was hardly (5ft. 2 inches) in height.  Besides, his complexion too was dark and he could not be called attractive by any standards. Inspite of these physical shortcomigs he had a powerful “tejas” which made commoners as well as the cream of the elites of the country obey him alike. The skill which he made the British rulers of a vast empire abdicate, has now become history. Development of “tejas” in a person not only brings in a betterment in all facets of his personal life, it also helps in the progress of the community as a whole. Personal “tejas” of individuals also energizes social environment by bringing  out talents in others.

They dispersed the seeds of their philanthropic acts in the field of society and reaped the harpest not only for themselves, but also for the entire humanity thus making the world many times richer by their contributions. In fact such acts are expressions of talents in a person.

An enlargement of perspectives makes it clear that the real interest of self lies only in the interest of others. There is no other business in this world more profitable than the trade of philanthropy. The enormous goodwill earned by many, beginning from the famous great men in the history of mankind to the present day publicly respected persons, would easily convince anyone that even those interested in personal gains would find it much more advantageous to invest their efforts and resources in philanthropic pursuits. A seed sown in the ground multiplies thousands times in the fruits of the tree. Great men have never lost sight of this simple fact. They dispersed the seeds of their philanthropic acts in the field of society and reaped the harpest not only for themselves, but also for the entire humanity thus making the world many times richer by their contributions. In fact such acts are expressions of talents in a person.