The Wake-Up Call
This is the imaginary tale of Julian Mantle, a guy who seemed to have everything. Mantle was a well-known preliminary legal counsellor in the United States. He was earning seven figures, had a large home to himself, and one of his most valued belongings was a red Ferrari.
However, none of this came naturally to him. He worked hard for it. Every day, he was overburdened with a major case. He took them quite seriously and approached each process with zeal.
The stress of his job became too much for him, and one day he collapsed in court after suffering a catastrophic cardiovascular failure.
After that incident, he chose to avoid the courtroom, which was his speciality. Instead, he just vanished.
Three years later, he showed up at his former colleague John's workplace without informing him. Julian's prior demeanour had been utterly altered, as John could see. His physical look had improved significantly. His face was radiantly beaming. He was in a better mood now. His disposition was upbeat.
He informed John that he had sold his home and Ferrari and went to India to discover his life's purpose. He described how he walked from town to town in India until eventually reaching Kashmir, near the Himalayan Mountains.
A magical meeting with The Sages Of Sivana
Mantle met Yogi Krishnan in Kashmir, who also happened to be an excellent trial lawyer. "I have recognised that failure, whether personal, professional or even spiritual in nature, is vital to personal progress," Yogi Krishnan told Julian. It promotes inner development and a plethora of mental benefits. Never be sorry for your history. Instead, accept it as the teacher that it is." Yogi Krishnan also taught Julian about some unknown, mystical monks who "developed some type of technique that can dramatically enhance anyone's life." The monks are referred to as the Sages of Sivana.
Mantle eventually reached the monks in the mountains, despite the difficulty of finding them. Yogi Raman, a saint, shared his wisdom with Mantle. He taught him the Sivana System's seven attributes. Mantle later discovered that Yogi Raman was the leader of the Sages of Sivana.
After spending a few days with the monks, Mantle learnt about the significance of life and how to achieve a more substantial measure of vitality, as well as how to become more inventive and contented.
When Mantle's education was complete, the monks urged him to do them a favour and transmit the knowledge to the West and beyond.
The Seven Virtues of Sages of Sivana
• The beautiful garden;
• The lighthouse;
• The sumo Wrestler;
• The pink wire covering the Sumo Wrestler;
• The Gold Stopwatch;
• The Yellow roses;
• The Path of Diamonds.
The Yogi told Mantle a short story to help him remember the seven virtues.
In a lush green garden filled with yellow flowers. A red lighthouse exists at the centre of the garden.
A sumo wrestler, wearing only a pink wire, disrupts the silence. He enters the garden and discovers a golden watch. He collapses to the ground unconscious as soon as he places it on his wrist.
He awakens, invigorated by the scent of yellow flowers. He gets to his feet and discovers a diamond-lined walkway. He runs down the road and discovers eternal serenity and delight.
The Beautiful garden
The lovely garden depicts the intellect in Yogi Raman's stories.
The Sivana System's core virtue is learning how to manage your thoughts. Many people end up filling their mental gardens with waste - that is, bad thoughts or concerns.
You must keep an eye on your psychic garden, and the best way to cope with it is to limit what you feed it. Make your consciousness the gardener.
You should begin by enhancing your focus, which the Sages of Sivana refer to as The Heart of the Rose.
This method is comparable to meditation. With this approach, you start with a fresh rose and teach yourself to just concentrate on the core of the rose. Ignore any distracting ideas that arise and return your attention to the rose.
"If you take care of your intellect, nourish it, and grow it like a healthy, rich garden, it will bloom well above your expectations." But if you allow the weeds to take root, you will never have enduring peace of mind or profound inner harmony."
The Lighthouse
The lighthouse symbolises the purpose and ambitions.
As the lighthouse guides ships in the dark and aids in the prevention of accidents and shipwrecks, your objectives provide direction and sanctuary when the sea turns turbulent.
"Anyone who aspires to enhance the quality of their inner, as well as their outward worlds, would do well to take out a piece of paper and start writing down their life aspirations," Yogi Raman advises Julian. Natural forces will begin to change these fantasies into reality at the same time this is completed."
Setting clearly defined goals is the best way to comprehend the significance of your life.
Here is the Sages' five-step plan for achieving individual reasons:
To begin, create a psychological image of the outcome.
The second stage is to create positive pressure on yourself.
The third stage is to create a timetable. To start your goal moving, you must have a deadline in mind.
The fourth stage is referred to as the Magic Rule of 21. This indicates that it typically takes roughly 21 days of doing something every day to become a habit.
The last step is to just enjoy the process!
The Sumo Wrestler
Kaizen is represented by the sumo wrestler.
Kaizen is a Japanese term that means continuous, unending progress. It's all about awakening your hidden ability.
The Sages devised 10 phases for achieving righteousness, known as the Ten Customs of Brilliant Living.
The first is the Custom of Daily Solitude, which states that your daily routine must include a period of silence.
The second is the Rawness Custom. The goal of this step is to get your body moving and to concentrate on correct breathing.
The third custom is that of live nourishment. You should only consume living nourishments, thus a vegetarian diet is preferable.
The fourth custom is the Custom of Abundant Knowledge. You should maintain studying for an incredible amount of time, so find out how to keep your brain stimulated.
The sixth is the Personal Reflection Custom. This is related to looking at how you carry on continuously. "After all, how could I ever expect to better myself and my life if I hadn't even taken the time to find out what I was meant to change?" states the book.
The sixth custom is the custom of early awakening. A day does not need more than 6 hours of sleep. Waking up early may need some effort to train yourself, but the effort will be worthwhile in the long run.
The Custom of Music comes next. Good music usually makes you feel better.
The Custom of the Spoken Word is number eight. This is related to creating a personalised slogan to drive you.
The ninth is a Consistent Character's Custom. The goal of this development is to guarantee that you consistently adhere to your standards.
The last custom is the custom of simplicity. Lead a simple existence, focusing on your necessities and major workouts.
The Pink Wire Cable
The Sumo Wrestler in the stories is wearing a Pink wire cable, that symbolises Discipline.
There are several benefits to exercising self-control. "When you acquire self-control, you will have the determination to accomplish the things you have always desired to achieve," Julian teaches.
Yogi Raman advises Mantle to begin adopting a vow of silence to cultivate self-discipline and determination.
The Golden Stopwatch
This is the sixth virtue in the Sivana System, and it is related to your time. The Sages, despite being out of society, are obsessed with time and its passage.
Time is our most valuable asset. You can always purchase other tangible things once you've lost them, but you can never get time back.
As a result, it's critical to make good use of your time and plan how you'll spend it. You may achieve this by setting aside 15 minutes before going to bed to plan out the following day.
Another piece of advice is to learn when to say no. Live each day as if it were your last; that way, you won't end yourself mindlessly submitting to a movement in which you would rather not participate.
The Yellow Roses
As Mantle collapsed at work by the weight of his responsibilities, the sumo in the story became unaware and fell to the ground. However, the perfume of the yellow flowers caused him to stir with vigour.
"The blooms will remind you of the old Chinese phrase,' a small bit of fragrance always stays with the hand that gives you roses," Mantle adds. The message is clear: when you labour to enhance the lives of others, you indirectly improve your own."
As a result, the yellow flowers reflect the Sivana Framework's sixth virtue - the notion of benevolently assisting others.
According to the priests, you should always be mindful and kind to others since it enhances your own life.
Spread the aroma of selflessness and compassion.
The Path of Sparkling Diamonds
This virtue teaches us how to live in the present moment.
The path we go through life will be adorned with little beautiful stones. To appreciate the valuable stones, practise thankfulness every day.
That means always respecting your health, your family, and even the sound of the birds chirping in the trees. Nothing is more important than this moment.
"Never put off joy [simply] for the sake of accomplishment," Mantle advises. Never put off things that are crucial to your happiness and contentment until later. Today, not when you win the jackpot or retire, is the day to live completely. Never postpone living!"