Discussion Questions§
The example in this story explores how one’s relationships develop and change throughout life. Following dharma may mean dropping some friends and adding new ones, as Ramya discovers. The practice of Vasana Daha Tantra is used to resolve and release the emotional attachment and gain new insight and understanding. Emotional attachments may include people, places, personal habits and more. The story demonstrates the effectiveness of Vasana Daha Tantra through this one specific example, but it can be employed for all of life’s difficulties, hurts and confusions.§
- How aware are you of cliques? Have you ever been a member of one, or felt excluded from one?
- What might have happened if Ramya had sent the ‘hate’ letter to Diane?
- Why did Ramya sob some days as she wrote?
- For Ramya, changing schools was a dramatic change in life. Have you experienced such dramatic changes? Why can these times be so trying emotionally?
- Ramya was advised to take plenty of time and not be in a hurry with this technique of releasing emotional attachment. Why is this important?
- How effective was the advice Ramya got on Vasana Daha Tantra from Mom and Guruji? Who do you turn to for advice on problems and spiritual techniques?
- Explain how this story increased your understanding of Vasana Daha Tantra. Did reading it encourage you to use it?
- What are some advantages of Vasana Daha Tantra being a completely private affair?
- Do you think Vasana Daha Tantra works better for certain personality types? If so, which ones?
- What other life situations can you think of where Vasana Daha Tantra might be effective?
- Did you find this story believable? If you were to rewrite it, what would you change and why?