Skyscrapers Lessons by IYS ADMIN (Iskcon Youth Service)

Skyscrapers are well-known for their deep foundations. The calculation of
depth is primarily based on three things:

The height of the building
The softness of the soil
The severity of the weather conditions

As long as you have a good foundation, you can build as high as you like.

The building of our life can rise high. We can adopt challenging projects, accept multiple responsibilities, tackle stressful situations and fly high in the skies of success as long as we have deep spiritual foundations to balance it out. We should simultaneously be aware of the soft soil we are building on; inherent weakness of heart, flickering determination and a fragile mind are archetype characteristics of the aspiring spiritualist. Also bear in mind that the climate within which we operate is unpredictable and often unsupportive. We are surrounded by a world which promotes a different paradigm.

The problem is not that we strive to do amazing things, but rather that we neglect to invest quality time in spiritually nourishing ourselves. As one is cemented in a deep sense of spirituality their ability to become an agent of positive change increases. They can rise high, impact the world, and still remain strong, steady and humble.

THE ROLE OF IYS

Mumbai, the city of hopes and dreams, love and romance, business and fun, promises a better tomorrow for every ambitious seeker. However, as we now stand on the threshold of a new era, the youth of Mumbai appear lost and confused.

Newspaper reports reveal increasing youth related crimes, a sad consequence of blind, hedonistic pursuits, championed by the modern society. Sadly, violence is now spilling out of the T.V screen into the homes and streets of Mumbai. Complex lifestyles, failing family bonds, mushrooming of pubs and discotheques has resulted in disintegration of social and moral values.

As a pure spirit soul, each individual is primarily blissful and happy in nature. Being victimized by such unhealthy and competitive lifestyles, the youth especially are experiencing the resultant frustrations. ISKCON Youth Services, with its team of qualified and dedicated members, is committed to address this scenario and provide an atmosphere in which the youth of today can not only enlighten and save themselves from progressing in the wrong direction, but also redirect themselves to grow into a powerful individual.

OBJECTIVES OF IYS

• Equip youth with essential life skills by means of personality development seminars.
• Assist their academic pursuits through tested study techniques & concentration methods.
• Deepen their knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the theology and values of Vedic thought.
• Inculcate a deep sense of respect, care and concern for nature and educate solutions to deepening environmental crisis facing humanity by awareness camps and practical assignments in rural settings.
• Enable them to develop ethical discrimination in critical circumstances as well as day to day decision making.
• Help them recognize their specific areas of competence with a view to achieve fulfillment in their personal lives.
• Provide exposure to corporations implementing a value-based work culture in their organization for an efficient productivity.
• Counseling and befriending to address the troubled and confused youth.
• Social initiatives to help feed poor children.
• Provide residential training to those interested in learning and practicing the art of meditation.
• Organize quiz competitions on ancient Vedic texts like Mahabharata and Ramayana.
• Visit places of heritage and spiritual interest to deepen one’s connection with glory of Indian culture and civilization.