How Monks Use ChatGTP: A Word Game!
Aum Namah Sivaya
Apart from the usual articles we’ve all read, where the author describes the wonders of ChatGTP and then at the end they tell you that Chat wrote everything you read, there are other interesting uses for this and similar machine-learning tools. A major one of which is being able to write code.
Today we asked ChatGTP4 several simple questions to produce what we were looking for. Our first prompt: Write the html, css and javascript for a simple in-browser word game that includes at least 15 spiritual words from hinduism and yoga.
Within 20 seconds we had the code for a working example. It even did pretty well with the definitions of the words. But it was a little plain so we prompted it to add more color and a different font. We also asked it to do a few other small changes such as improving the way it refreshed for a new word. Just a few sentences in english, and the ai updated our code for exactly that.
We didn’t do any manual adjustments the the above game, this was all built by AI. All we did was upload it to our website. Have fun!
(And no, this article’s words were not written by AI)
6 Responses to “How Monks Use ChatGTP: A Word Game!”
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December 11th, 2023 at 1:54 am
“AUM”!
December 11th, 2023 at 7:45 am
Now we are having fun! Great Game!
( A couple of days ago I went to the monastery website and it was offline temporarily. I wanted a “lesson of the day” so I asked ChatGPT the following question: What is detachment as prescribed by yoga practitioners?)
ChatGPT
In the context of yoga philosophy, detachment refers to the practice of letting go of attachments to material possessions, emotions, and outcomes. It is a concept deeply rooted in various yogic traditions, including classical yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Detachment does not imply a lack of care or concern; instead, it suggests maintaining a sense of inner equilibrium and not allowing external circumstances to overly influence one’s inner state. The idea is to cultivate a balanced and peaceful mind regardless of the ups and downs of life.
Here are a few key aspects of detachment in yoga:
1. Non-Attachment to Material Possessions: Practitioners are encouraged to view material possessions as temporary and not let them define their sense of self-worth. This doesn’t mean rejecting material comfort but rather not becoming excessively attached or identified with possessions.
2. Emotional Detachment: This involves not being overly affected by emotions, whether positive or negative. It doesn’t mean suppressing emotions but rather observing them with a certain degree of distance and not allowing them to dictate one’s actions.
3. Non-Attachment to Outcomes: Detachment also extends to the results of actions. Yogic philosophy encourages individuals to focus on performing their duties without being overly concerned about the outcomes. This attitude helps in reducing anxiety and stress related to success or failure.
4. Equanimity: Detachment is often associated with cultivating equanimity, which is the ability to maintain a balanced and steady mind in the face of life’s challenges.
Detachment is closely tied to the concept of ‘vairagya’ in yogic philosophy, which translates to dispassion or non-attachment. It is considered a crucial aspect of the path of self-realization and spiritual growth in yoga. By practicing detachment, individuals aim to free themselves from the fluctuations of the mind and find a deeper sense of inner peace and contentment.
December 11th, 2023 at 10:43 pm
Wow. What a beautiful response. I just gained a new respect for ChatGPT.
December 12th, 2023 at 9:37 am
Very impressive! I had fun playing the game.
Thank you for sharing!
December 12th, 2023 at 2:22 pm
Jai Ganesha!
Thank you Swamis for this post and the benefits are truly great. ChatGTP is not likely to able able to predict the events about to happen in this world –good or bad with immediate or 5 days’ notice. This is a territory which belongs only to those close to Lord Siva himself! No doubt about it.
Jai Sri Mahalingeswara
Jai Kailasa Paramparai
Jai Sivayogaswami
Jai Gurudeva
Jai Satguru Bodhinatha
December 12th, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Very impressive. Quick results at no cost, and easy to modify at a moment’s notice–hmm. So will you soon be using ChatGPT to design your web pages, databases, etc.? “Make the following change, without affecting the functioning of any other part of this system.”