Reactions and arguments rob us of mental peace and mar our relationships. A2 autosuggestion technique is a spiritual technique which can help us overcome reactions and change.

1. The Personality Defect Removal (PDR) Process
A2 Autosuggestions
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To overcome incorrect reactions
Created by
His Holiness Dr Jayant Athavale
Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay &
The Spiritual Science Research Foundation

2. Others/Situation*Who is responsible ? Whose
defect caused the most stress in
the incident ?
Types of Autosuggestion (AS) techniques
Personality Defect Removal Process
Mistake committed
Action/
Reaction?
A1 A2/A3 B2B1
Can situation
be changed?
Self
Action
Thought
Emotion Reaction Yes No
The types of Autosuggestion techniques to employ
* Techniques to overcome stress caused by defects of others that I can or cannot change

3. A2 Autosuggestions ssrf.org
Examples of
The A2 Autosuggestion technique, which is also known as the
Response Substitution Technique, enables us to substitute the
incorrect responses of our mind with correct responses. It helps
to overcome reactions (expressed and unexpressed) where we
are primarily responsible for the mistake caused by short-lived
incidents.
Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay &
The Spiritual Science Research Foundation
Definition and when is it used?

4. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I felt hurt when I called John
to ask for help and he flatly
refused. When he had needed
help in the past, I had
immediately gone to help.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Expectations, Anger
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I feel that John should help me
because I helped him in the past, I will realise that
he must be having some obstacle, so I will be
understanding and perform the task.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

5. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I felt hurt when I called John
to ask for help and he flatly
refused. When he had needed
help in the past, I had
immediately gone to help.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Expectations, Anger
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever John refuses to help me, I will realise
that everyone has limitations and that one can
only truly rely on God. So, I will calmly focus on
finding a solution.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

6. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When I (Pearl) came home late
from work and came to know
that my husband (George) had
already eaten and left the
dishes for me to wash, I was
hurt.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Expectations, Emotionalism (Feeling hurt)
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I return home late and find that George has
eaten and left the dishes unwashed, I will realise that
George may be tired, so I will calmly wash as much as
possible and complete washing the remaining dishes
the next morning.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

7. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When I (Pearl) came home late
from work and came to know
that my husband (George) had
already eaten and left the
dishes for me to wash, I was
hurt.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Expectations, Emotionalism (Feeling hurt)
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I return home late and find that George has
eaten and left the dishes unwashed, I will realise that
God has given me this situation to think more about
others. So, I will calmly do what is possible and leave
the rest for the morning.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

8. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I got to know that my classmate
Amber got a scholarship and the
opportunity to study abroad. I was
disappointed and upset as I had
also applied for the same
scholarship.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Jealousy, Negative thinking
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I feel upset about Amber getting a
scholarship to study abroad, I will realise that
everybody’s capacity is different. So, I will calmly accept
the grades I got and I will make renewed efforts.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

9. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I got to know that my classmate
Amber got a scholarship and the
opportunity to study abroad. I was
disappointed and upset as I had
also applied for the same
scholarship.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Jealousy, Negative thinking
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I feel upset about Amber getting a
scholarship to study abroad, I will realise that having
gratitude for whatever God has given me will help me.
So, with gratitude I will make renewed efforts in my
studies.
AS (Alternative way of framing 1)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

10. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I got to know that my classmate
Amber got a scholarship and the
opportunity to study abroad. I was
disappointed and upset as I had
also applied for the same
scholarship.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect action
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Jealousy, Negative thinking
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I feel upset about Amber getting a
scholarship to study abroad, I will realise that she has
worked hard for it. So, I will pray for acceptance and
learn from her.
AS (Alternative way of framing 2)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

11. A2 Technique
PDR Process
While choosing a necklace at a
store Nina picked up a necklace
and then left it to get another
one. Soon after, when another
woman picked the same necklace
up, Nina reactively told her that
she had chosen it first.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Selfishness
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I have the urge to stop the lady who picked
up the same necklace, which I had chosen earlier and
later kept aside, I will realise that it is only fair that she
is taking it and that it will hurt her if I tell her about it
now, so I will let her take the necklace.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

12. A2 Technique
PDR Process
While choosing a necklace at a
store Nina picked up a necklace
and then left it to get another
one. Soon after, when another
woman picked the same necklace
up, Nina reactively told her that
she had chosen it first.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Selfishness
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I have the urge to stop the lady who picked
up the same necklace which I had chosen earlier and
later kept aside, I will realise that God is reducing my
focus on myself through this incident. So, I will remain
calm and choose another necklace.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

13. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When a driver would not allow me
(Robert) to overtake him, I was
frustrated and started shouting at
the driver from inside my car.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Anger, Impatience
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I feel that the driver ahead of me is
preventing me from going ahead, I will realise that by
waiting behind him I will learn to develop patience so I
will remain calm and drive behind the car.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

14. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When a driver would not allow me
(Robert) to overtake him, I was
frustrated and started shouting at
the driver from inside my car.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Anger, Impatience
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever the driver ahead of me does not allow me
to overtake him, I will realise that it is important to be
calm and patient when driving. So I will calmly drive
behind the other car and continue chanting God’s
Name.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

15. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my classmate Diane did not
invite me (Rochelle) for her
wedding, I was upset and started
gossiping badly about her with
other friends.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Judgement, Criticising others, Expectations
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever Diane does not invite me for her wedding, I
will realise that everyone has a right to decide whom
they would like to invite for their wedding. So, I will
respect her decision and remain calm.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

16. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my classmate Diane did not
invite me (Rochelle) for her
wedding, I was upset and started
gossiping badly about her with
other friends.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Judgement, Criticising others, Expectations
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I have the urge to criticise Diane as she did not
invite me for her wedding, I will realise that there are many
aspects to consider in a wedding. I will understand that she
may have had some obstacle, and I will calmly accept the
situation.
AS (Alternative way of framing 1)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

17. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my classmate Diane did not
invite me (Rochelle) for her
wedding, I was upset and started
gossiping badly about her with
other friends.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Judgement, Criticising others, Expectations
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I am not invited for Diane’s wedding, I will
realise that she may have invited only a few people, so I
will remain calm and accept the situation.
AS (Alternative way of framing 2)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

18. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I was jealous when Rod got the
job that management had
promised to give me.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Jealousy, Anger
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever Rod gets the job which management had
promised me, I will realise that he has good experience
in the field I can learn from to hone my skills. So, I will
calmly focus on learning from Rod.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

19. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I was jealous when Rod got the
job that management had
promised to give me.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Jealousy, Anger
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever Rod gets the job which management had
promised me, I will realise that God will give whatever is
destined for me. I will pray for calmness and continue to
focus on my work.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

20. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my company lost a key client
to a rival firm, I was very upset as I
felt that everyone at work is judging
me. I thought that though I was
leading the team assigned to that
account, others were also involved,
so everyone should not blame only
me.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of acceptance, Fear, Emotionalism
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever my office colleagues blame me for the loss of
a key client, I will realise that this situation has occurred
for my learning. I will pray and objectively assess what
they are pointing out and use this opportunity to
improve.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

21. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my company lost a key client
to a rival firm, I was very upset as I
felt that everyone at work is judging
me. I thought that though I was
leading the team assigned to that
account, others were also involved,
so everyone should not blame only
me.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of acceptance, Fear, Emotionalism
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever my office colleagues blame only me for the
loss of a key client, I will realise that as a leader I have to
face both successes and shortcomings, and that this
helps to build resilience. So, I will pray for acceptance
and take responsibility.
AS (Alternative way of framing 1)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

22. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my company lost a key client
to a rival firm, I was very upset as I
felt that everyone at work is judging
me. I thought that though I was
leading the team assigned to that
account, others were also involved,
so everyone should not blame only
me.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of acceptance, Fear, Emotionalism
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever my office colleagues blame only me for the
loss of a key client, I will realise that this is a moment to
accept and take accountability for the shortcoming. I will
pray for strength and calmly set up an internal review to
learn and improve.
AS (Alternative way of framing 2)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

23. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my wife Rita was speaking
with her male colleagues at a party,
I started thinking she is flirting with
them and later I spoke to her about
this in a provoking manner and hurt
her.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Suspiciousness, Anger
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I see my wife Rita speaking with her male
colleagues and I feel that she is flirting, I will realise that
she loves me and is faithful and that my thoughts are
unfounded. So, I will remain calm and trust her.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

24. A2 Technique
PDR Process
When my wife Rita was speaking
with her male colleagues at a party,
I started thinking she is flirting with
them and later I spoke to her about
this in a provoking manner and hurt
her.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Suspiciousness, Anger
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I see my wife Rita speaking with her male
colleagues and I feel that she is flirting, I will realise that
she has a very open personality and that she speaks to
everyone freely. So, I will pray to remain calm and focus
on chanting God’s Name.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Both

25. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I had a reaction when I was
presenting a business plan and my
team member John kept asking
questions. I thought he should not
interrupt me and ask unnecessary
questions, and I judged him
thinking he is unable to understand
simple things.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Superiority, Pride
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I am presenting a business plan and I feel
John asks unnecessary questions, I will realise that he is
genuinely trying to learn. So, I will be appreciative of his
efforts and answer his questions calmly.
AS (One way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

26. A2 Technique
PDR Process
I had a reaction when I was
presenting a business plan and my
team member John kept asking
questions. I thought he should not
interrupt me and ask unnecessary
questions, and I judged him
thinking he is unable to understand
simple things.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A2
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Superiority, Pride
Analysis
Incident provoking the reaction + substitute
with desirable reaction
How to frame?
Whenever I am presenting a business plan and I feel
John asks unnecessary questions, I will realise that there
are many aspects which I need to reconsider as well. I
will understand that John is genuinely trying to grasp the
subject and I will answer his questions calmly.
AS (Alternative way of framing)
Made aware by (self/others) : Self