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One of the greatest contributions of India to the world is Holy Gita which is considered to be one of the first revelations from God. The spiritual philosophy and management lessons in this holy book were brought in to light of the world by the great Adi Sankaracharya the greatest philosopher of India and proud son of Kerala, Maharishi calls the Bhagavad-Gita the essence of Vedic Literature and a complete guide to practical life. It provides "all that is needed to raise the consciousness of man to the highest possible level." Maharishi reveals the deep, universal truths of life that speak to the needs and aspirations of everyone. His followers in Sankara Mdam continuing the mission by keeping this lantern burning always knowing the wishes of the modern generations. Arjuna got mentally depressed when he saw his relatives with whom he has to fight.( Mental health has become a major international public health concern now). To motivate him the Bhagavad-Gita is preached in the battle field Kurukshetra by Lord Krishna to Arjuna as counseling to do his duty while multitudes of men stood by waiting. Arjuna face the problem of onflict between emotions and intellect . In almost all of the cases, emotions win. Only a very

few people have a conflict-free emotion and intellect. Emotions, are required, for, without them, one is a mere robot. They make life pleasant as long as they are sensible and within limits. It has got all the management tactics to achieve the mental equilibrium and to overcome any crisis situation. The Bhagavad-Gita can be experienced as a powerful catalyst for transformation.

Ayurveda is the spiritual healing science . This *Upa-vedam* (

subsidiary Vedam) was gifted by Sri Dhanvantari- Moorthy , a

manifestation of Bhagavan Maha-Vishnu . At the culmination of

*Amruta-mathanam* ( churning of milk-ocean) , Sri Dhanwantari arose

holding the pot of *Amruth* ( life giving Nectar). Bhagavan also

carried Sri Chakra, and Sankha besides *Jalooka* ( leech for blood

letting) . Sri Dhanwantari taught disciple Sage Susruta, the science of

Ayurvedic medicine and surgery. And this oral tradition continued from

accomplished Rishis to their disciples.

 

In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means "The Science of Life." It is renowned as

the "Mother of All Healing." Alexander's invasion of BhArat and spread

of Buddhism lend Ayurveda, acclaim abroad .The principles of almost all

the Western medical systems including Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy

have their roots in Ayurveda,.

 

*Prarabda-karma* is the sum total of an individual's completed

thoughts and actions of previous births and present life . Bad

*Prarabda-karma* automatically results in corresponding bad Individual

constitution, to suffer from illness . Ayurveda is Bhagavan's gift

to His Bhaktas . One who has taken *SaranAgati* in Ishta-deva Sri

Krishna ; and purifies self by constant Nama-Japam and recitation of

Srimad Narayaneeyam ; will definitely benefit from Bhagavan's

Ayurveda .

 

Ayurveda - Principle of Inner Balance

 

Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention and encourages the

maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one's life,

right thinking, Diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs . Knowledge of

Ayurveda enables one to understand how to create the balance of body,

mind and consciousness according to one's own individual constitution

and how to make lifestyle changes to bring about and maintain this

balance.

 

Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, each person has a particular

pattern of energy-an individual combination of physical, mental and

emotional characteristics- which comprises their own constitution. This

constitution is determined at conception by a number of factors and

remains the same throughout one's life.

 

Many factors, both internal and external, act upon us to disturb this

balance and are reflected as a change in one's constitution from the

balanced state. Examples of these emotional and physical stresses

include one's emotional state, diet and food choices, seasons and

weather, physical trauma, work and family relationships. Once these

factors are understood, one can take appropriate actions to nullify or

minimize their effects or eliminate the causes of imbalance and

re-establish one's original constitution. Balance is the natural order;

imbalance is disorder. Health is order; disease is disorder. Within the

body there is a constant interaction between order and disorder. When

one understands the nature and structure of disorder, one can

re-establish order.

 

Balancing the Three Principle Energies of the Body Ayurveda identifies

three basic types of energy or functional principles that are present in

everyone and everything. Since there are no single words in English that

convey these concepts, we use the original Sanskrit words Vata, Pitta

and Kapha. These principles can be related to the basic biology of the

body.

 

Energy is required to create movement so that fluids and nutrients get

to the cells, enabling the body to function. Energy is also required to

metabolize the nutrients in the cells, and is called for to lubricate

and maintain the structure of the cell . Vata is the energy of movement,

Pitta is the energy of digestion or metabolism and Kapha, the energy of

lubrication and structure. All people have the qualities of Vata, Pitta

and Kapha, but one is usually primary, one secondary and the third is

usually least prominent. The cause of disease in Ayurveda is viewed as a

lack of proper cellular function due to an excess or deficiency of Vata,

Pitta or Kapha. Disease can also be caused by the presence of Toxins .

 

In Ayurveda, body, mind and consciousness work together in maintaining

balance. They are simply viewed as different facets of one's being. To

learn how to balance the body, mind and consciousness requires an

understanding of how Vata, Pitta and Kapha work together. According to

Ayurvedic philosophy the entire cosmos is an interplay of the energies

of the five great elements-Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Vata,

Pitta and Kapha are combinations and permutations of these five elements

that manifest as patterns present in all creation. In the physical body,

Vata is the subtle energy of movement, Pitta the energy of digestion and

metabolism, and Kapha the energy that forms the body's structure.

 

Vata is the subtle energy associated with movement - composed of Space

and Air. It governs breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement,

pulsation of the heart, and all movements in the cytoplasm and cell

membranes. In balance, Vata promotes creativity and flexibility. Out of

balance, Vata produces fear and anxiety.

 

Pitta expresses as the body's metabolic system - made up of Fire and

Water. It governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition,

metabolism and body temperature. In balance, Pitta promotes

understanding and intelligence. Out of balance, Pitta arouses anger,

hatred and jealousy.

 

Kapha is the energy that forms the body's structure - bones, muscles,

tendons - and provides the "glue" that holds the cells together,

formed from Earth and Water. Kapha supplies the water for all bodily

parts and systems. It lubricates joints, moisturizes the skin, and

maintains immunity. In balance, Kapha is expressed as love, calmness and

forgiveness. Out of balance, it leads to attachment, greed and envy.

 

Ayurveda as a Complementary System of Healing

 

The basic difference between Ayurveda and Western allopathic medicine is

important to understand. Western allopathic medicine currently tends to

focus on symptomatology and disease, and primarily uses drugs and

surgery to rid the body of pathogens or diseased tissue. Many lives have

been saved by this approach. In fact, surgery is encompassed by

Ayurveda. However, drugs, because of their toxicity, often weaken the

body. Ayurveda does not focus on disease. Rather, Ayurveda maintains

that all life must be supported by energy in balance. When there is

minimal stress and the flow of energy within a person is balanced, the

body's natural defense systems will be strong and can more easily defend

against disease.

 

It must be emphasized that Ayurveda is not a substitute for Western

allopathic medicine. There are many instances when the disease process

and acute conditions can best be treated with drugs or surgery. Ayurveda

can be used in conjunction with Western medicine to make a person

stronger and less likely to be afflicted with disease and/or to rebuild

the body after being treated with drugs or surgery.

 

We all have times when we don't feel well and recognize that we are out

of balance. Sometimes we go to the doctor only to be told there is

nothing wrong. What is actually occurring is that this imbalance has not

yet become recognizable as a disease. Yet it is serious enough to make

us notice our discomfort. We may start to wonder whether it is just our

imagination. We may also begin to consider alternative measures and

actively seek to create balance in our body, mind and consciousness.

 

Evaluation and Treatment of Imbalances

 

Ayurveda encompasses various techniques for assessing health. The

practitioner carefully evaluates key signs and symptoms of illness,

especially in relation to the origin and cause of an imbalance. They

also consider the patient's suitability for various treatments. The

Practitioner arrives at diagnosis through direct questioning,

observation and a physical exam, as well as inference. Basic techniques

such taking the pulse, observing the tongue, eyes and physical form ;

and listening to the tone of the voice are employed during an assessment

.

 

Palliative and cleansing measures, when appropriate, can be used to help

eliminate an imbalance along with suggestions for eliminating or

managing the causes of the imbalance. Recommendations may include the

implementation of lifestyle changes; starting and maintaining a

suggested diet; and the use of herbs. In some cases, participating in a

cleansing program, called panchakarma, is suggested to help the body rid

itself of accumulated toxins to gain more benefit from the various

suggested measures of treatment .

 

In summary, Ayurveda addresses all aspects of life-the body, mind and

spirit . It recognizes that each of us is unique, each responds

differently to the many aspects of life, each possesses different

strengths and weaknesses . Through insight, understanding and experience

Ayurveda presents a vast wealth of information on the relationships

between causes and their effects, both immediate and subtle, for each

unique individual.

 

Vata , the Energy of Movement

 

General Description

 

Vata provides the essential motion for all bodily processes and is

extremely vital for health. On an annual basis, Vata is most prominent

in the fall and at the change of seasons, and these are the most

important times to be careful of diet and lifestyle. One purpose of

lifestyle considerations is stabilize this motion. Routine is very

useful in assisting the Vata individual to effectively ground all this

moving energy.

 

A person with Vata predominant is blessed with a quick mind, flexibility

and creativity. Mentally, they usually grasp concepts quickly but then

forget them just as quickly. Alert, restless and very active, Vata

people walk, talk and think fast, but are easily fatigued. They tend to

have less willpower, confidence, boldness and tolerance for fluctuation

than other types and often feel unstable and ungrounded. When

unbalanced, Vata types may become fearful, nervous and anxious. In the

external world, Vata types tend to earn money quickly and spend it

quickly. They are not good planners and as a consequence may suffer

economic hardship.

 

Vata types have variable appetite and digestion. They are often

attracted to astringent foods like salad and raw vegetables, but their

constitution is balanced by warm, cooked foods and sweet, sour and salty

tastes. With a tendency to produce little urine, their feces are often

hard, dry and small in size and quantity.

 

Vata resides in the colon, as well as the brain, ears, bones, joints,

skin and thighs. Vata people are more susceptible to diseases involving

the air principle, such as emphysema, pneumonia and arthritis. Other

common Vata disorders include flatulence, tics, twitches, aching joints,

dry skin and hair, nerve disorders, constipation, and mental confusion.

Vata in the body tends to increase with age as is exhibited by the

drying and wrinkling of the skin.

 

Since the attributes of Vata are dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile

and clear, any of these qualities in excess can cause imbalance.

Frequent travel, especially by plane, loud noises, continual

stimulation, drugs, sugar and alcohol all derange Vata, as does exposure

to cold and cold liquids and foods. Like the wind, Vata types have a

hard time becoming and staying grounded. Routine is difficult but

essential if Vata is to be lowered and controlled. It is best for Vata

types to go to bed by 10 pm as they need more rest than the other types.

In general, people with excessive Vata respond most rapidly to warm,

moist, slightly oily, heavy foods. Steam baths, humidifiers and moisture

in general are helpful. Daily oil massage before bath or shower is also

recommended.

 

Dietary Considerations

 

General food guidelines for decreasing Vata include warm, well-cooked,

unctuous foods. One should have small meals three or four times a day

and may snack as needed while maintaining a two hour gap between each

meal. Regularity in meal times is important for Vata. Those with

Vata-dominant constitutions do well with one-pot meals such as soups,

stews and casseroles. They can use more oil in cooking their foods than

the other two doshas and experience better digestion if they limit their

intake of raw foods.

 

Well-cooked oats and rice are good for Vata because they are not too

drying when cooked with plenty of water. While cooked vegetables are

best for Vata, the occasional salad with a good oily or creamy dressing

is all right . Nightshades- tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers-as

well as spinach should be avoided if the Vata person has stiff, aching

joints or muscles. Sweet, ripe and juicy fruits are good for Vata. The

astringent and drying fruits, such as cranberries, pomegranates and raw

apples, should be avoided. Fruit should always be eaten by itself on an

empty stomach.

 

Many Vata people can satisfy their need for protein by judicious use of

dairy and vegetarian products . Legumes are difficult to digest and

should be consumed in limited quantity by those trying to pacify Vata.

The legumes should be the split type and soaked before cooking. Cooking

them with a little oil and spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander,

ginger, garlic and hing (asafoetida) , will help prevent Vata from being

disturbed.

 

All nuts and seeds are good for Vata, but are best used as butters or

milks. Ten almonds, soaked in water overnight with skins removed the

next morning, are a satisfying early morning food. Sesame oil is warming

for Vata, but all oils are good. All dairy products are good for Vata

with hard cheese being eaten sparingly. All spices are good, but should

not be overused. Since Vata people tend to be prone to addiction, they

should avoid sugar, caffeine and tobacco. Intensity itself can be

intoxicating to Vata, so one should seek relaxation and meditation to

reduce Vata .

 

General guidelines for balancing Vata:

 

* Keep warm . * Eat warm foods and spices . * Avoid cold,

frozen or raw foods . * Keep calm . * Keep

a regular routine . * Get plenty of rest . * Avoid extreme cold .

 

Pitta , the Energy of Digestion and Metabolism

 

General Description

 

Pitta types have many of the qualities of fire . Fire is hot,

penetrating, sharp and agitating. Similarly, Pitta people have warm

bodies, penetrating ideas and sharp intelligence. When out of balance,

they can become very agitated and short-tempered. The Pitta body type is

one of medium height and build, with ruddy or coppery skin. They may

have many moles and freckles. Their skin is warm and less wrinkled than

Vata skin. Their hair tends to be silky and they often experience

premature graying or hair loss. Their eyes are of medium size and the

conjunctiva is moist. The nose is sharp and the tip tends to be reddish.

 

Those with Pitta-dominant constitutions have a strong metabolism, good

digestion and strong appetites. They like plenty of food and liquids and

tend to love hot spices and cold drinks. However, their constitution is

balanced by sweet, bitter and astringent tastes. Pitta people's sleep is

sound and of medium duration. They produce large quantities of urine and

feces, which tend to be yellowish, soft and plentiful. They perspire

easily and their hands and feet stay warm. Pitta people have a lower

tolerance for sunlight, heat and hard physical work .

 

Mentally, Pitta types are alert and intelligent and have good powers of

comprehension. However, they are easily agitated and aggressive and tend

toward hate, anger and jealousy when imbalanced. In the external world,

Pitta people like to be leaders and planners and seek material

prosperity. They like to exhibit their wealth and possessions. Pitta

people tend to have diseases involving the fire principle such as

fevers, inflammatory diseases and jaundice. Common symptoms include skin

rashes, burning sensation, ulceration, fever, inflammations or

irritations such as conjunctivitis, colitis or sore throats.

 

Since the attributes of Pitta are oily, hot, light, mobile, dispersing

and liquid, an excess of any of these qualities aggravates Pitta. Summer

is a time of heat, the Pitta season. Sunburn, poison ivy, prickly heat

and short tempers are common. These kinds of Pitta disorders tend to

calm down as the weather gets cooler. The diet and lifestyle changes

emphasize coolness-cool foods, avoidance of chilies and spices , and

cool climates. People with excessive Pitta need to exercise at the

coolest part of the day.

 

Dietary Considerations

 

General food guidelines for pacifying Pitta include avoiding sour, salty

and pungent foods. Vegetarianism is best for Pitta people and they

should refrain from eating meat, eggs, alcohol and salt. To help calm

their natural aggressiveness and compulsiveness, it is beneficial to

incorporate sweet, cooling and bitter foods and tastes into their diets.

 

Barley, rice, oats and wheat are good grains for Pitta dominant

individuals and vegetables should form a substantial part of their diet.

Tomatoes, radishes, chilies, garlic and raw onions should all be

avoided. In fact, any vegetable that is too sour or hot will aggravate

Pitta, but most other vegetables will help to calm it . Daikon radishes

are cleansing for the liver when Pitta is in balance but should be

avoided otherwise. Salads and raw vegetables are good for Pitta types in

the spring and summer as are any sweet fruits. Sour fruits should be

avoided with the exception of limes, used sparingly. All legumes except

red and yellow lentils are good in small amounts, with black lentils,

chickpeas and mung beans being the best.

 

Most nuts and seeds have too much oil and are heating for Pitta.

However, coconut is cooling and sunflower and pumpkin seeds are all

right occasionally. Small amounts of coconut, olive and sunflower oils

are also good for Pitta. Sweet dairy products are good and include milk,

unsalted butter, ghee and soft, unsalted cheeses. Yogurt can be used if

it is blended with spices, a little sweetener and water. In fact, Pitta

people can use a sweetener better than the other two doshas because it

relieves Pitta. However, they should avoid hot spices, using cardamom,

cinnamon, coriander, fennel and turmeric predominantly, with small

amounts of cumin and black pepper.

 

Coffee, alcohol and tobacco should be completely avoided for a Pitta

person. Black tea may also be used occasionally with a little milk and a

pinch of cardamom.

 

General guidelines for balancing Pitta :

 

* Avoid excessive heat . * Eat cooling, non-spicy foods .

* Avoid excessive oil . * Limit salt intake . * Exercise

during the cooler part of the day . * Avoid excessive steam .

 

Kapha, the Energy of Lubrication

 

General Description

 

Kapha types are blessed with strength, endurance and stamina. In

balance, they tend to have sweet, loving dispositions and be stable and

grounded. Their skin is oily and smooth. Physically, Kapha people may

gain weight easily and have a slow metabolism. They tend to shun

exercise. They have thick skin and their bodies and muscles are well

developed. Their eyes are large and attractive with thick, long lashes

and brows. Kapha people evacuate slowly and feces tend to be soft, pale

and oily. Perspiration is moderate. Sleep is deep and prolonged. Kapha

types are attracted to sweet, salty and oily foods, but their

constitutions are most balanced by bitter, astringent and pungent

tastes.

 

Psychologically, Kapha people tend to be calm, tolerant and forgiving.

However, they may become lethargic. While they may be slow to

comprehend, their long term memory is excellent. When out of balance,

Kaphas tend to experience greed, envy, attachment and possessiveness. In

the external world, Kapha tendencies toward groundedness, stability and

attachment help them to earn and hold onto money.

 

They are more likely to have diseases connected to the water principle

such as flu, sinus congestion, and other diseases involving mucous.

Sluggishness, excess weight, diabetes, water retention, and headaches

are also common. Kapha can become more aggravated as the moon gets full

because there is a tendency for water retention at that time. Winter is

the time of greatest Kapha accumulation and following the

Kapha-balancing dietary and lifestyle changes are most important during

that season.

 

Dietary Considerations

 

Dietary guidelines for Kapha people stress bitter, astringent and

pungent tastes. They actually need foods that will invigorate their

minds while limiting their overall consumption of food. They should

avoid dairy products and fats of any kind, especially fried or greasy

foods and bodies .

 

Those with Kapha dominant constitutions need less grain than Pitta or

Vata constitutions with buckwheat and millet (more heating) being

optimal grains for them followed by barley, rice and corn. Roasted or

dry cooked grains are best. All vegetables are good for Kapha but one

should emphasize leafy greens and vegetables grown above ground more

than root vegetables while avoiding very sweet, sour or juicy

vegetables. Generally Kapha people can eat raw vegetables although

steamed or stir-fried are easier to digest. Very sweet or sour fruits

should be avoided with the more astringent and drying fruits being

preferable such as apples, apricots, cranberries, mangoes, peaches and

pears.

 

As their bodies do not require large amounts of protein, Kapha people

should not overeat legumes although these are better for them than meat

because of the lack of fat. Black beans, mung beans, pinto beans and red

lentils are best for Kapha types.

 

The heavy qualities of nuts and seeds aggravate Kapha as does the oil in

them. Occasional sunflower and pumpkin seeds are all right. Almond,

corn, safflower or sunflower oils can be used in small amounts as well.

The same holds true for dairy products : in general, Kapha people should

avoid the heavy, cooling, sweet qualities of dairy. A little ghee for

cooking and some consumption of goat's milk is good for Kapha types.

 

Since Kapha people should avoid sweets, the only sweetener they should

use is raw honey, which is heating. However, they can use all spices,

except salt, with ginger and garlic being best for them. A person whose

dominant dosha is Kapha and who has very little influence from the other

two doshas can benefit from the occasional use of stimulants such as

coffee and tea.

 

General guidelines for balancing Kapha :

 

* Get plenty of exercise. * Vary your routine. * Avoid

heavy foods. Eat light, dry food. * Avoid fatty, oily foods.

* Avoid iced food or drinks. * Avoid dairy.

* Keep active. * No daytime naps.

 

Types of Ayurvedic Treatments

 

The treatments in Ayurveda are basically two types, "Shodhanam" and

"Shamanam". Shodhanam is all about removal of impurities, while Shamanam

involves applying of medicine on the infected parts and thereby curing

the illness.

 

The Shodhanam Therapy includes five types of procedures. They are Vamana

(forced vomiting), Virechana (forced purging), Basti (medicated enema),

Nasya (nasal administration of substances) and Raktamoksha (blood

letting). Panchakarma belongs to this division.

 

In Shamana method of treatment, tablets like Kasthuryadi and Vilvadi

(curative tablets), Arishtas (liquid medicines), Lehyas (medicine in

solid form) are given to the patients after complete check up. Pizhichil

(a form of massage), Navarakizhi (massage with 'Navara' rice, milk

etc.), Dhara (Continuous downpour of water over the body) are all part

of the Shamanam treatment .

 

Bhagavan Sri Krishna says : "O Uddhava, in a dangerous situation an

ordinary person cries, becomes fearful and laments, although such

useless emotions do not change the situation. But activities offered to

Me without personal motivation, even if they are externally useless,

amount to the actual process. "

 

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya !!!

Some ask me whether religious functions, puja, etc, are not "mere" rituals. Atmic awareness is an inward experience. As for rituals they are outward actions. The question is how rituals will help in experiencing the Self.

 

Rituals are indeed not necessary for one who has realised the Self. But we must put the question to ourselves whether we have truly realised It, whether we are mature enough for realisation, whether we have become inwardly pure. Were we honest we would admit that we are far from having become mature for awareness of the Self. By taking many births, by performing many works and by the vasana of previous lives, we have concealed the bliss of knowing the Self. By conducting good rites, and by associating ourselves with noble objects, we have to banish the evil habits sticking to us from our past lives. Then there will be an end to karma itself and we will embark on Atmic inquiry. Until then we have to perform what are called "mere" rituals.

 

The proper thing for ordinary people is to conduct all the rites mentioned in the sastras. The benefits obtained from them may be seen in practice. When a person takes care to go through the rites strictly in the manner prescribed in the canonical texts, he will gain one-pointedness of mind. This should be of immense help to him in contemplating the Self later. And the desire to follow the sastras in all aspects of life will mean that he will be brought under a certain discipline. When we conduct rites according to the sastras our determination and will power will be strengthened. Since we subordinate our views to the injunctions of the scriptures, we will cultivate the qualities of humility and simplicity.

 

So what do we gain by performing "mere" rituals? We will acquire one-pointedness of mind, discipline, non-attachment, will power, humility. On the whole it will help us to live a moral life. Without moral conduct there can never be Atmic inquiry and Atmic experience.

 

The Buddha did not prescribe any Vedic rites. But he too laid stress on morality and discipline. The Pancasila that Nehru often spoke about is of the utmost importance to the Buddhists. The Buddha points to the value of morality without the performance of Vedic rites. What about the Purvamimamsakas? They believe that Vedic rites are of the utmost importance and that is no need to worry about God. In our sanatana dharma, however, there is a weaving together of rites, the good conduct and discipline arising out of them, devotion to Isvara and finally knowledge of the Self.

 

Morality does not arise by itself. If you want milk you must keep a cow. If you keep a cow you will get not only milk but also cow dung. Then there will come up a haystack. When you keep the cow called karma you will not only derive not only morality and good conduct from it but also something that you feel is not wanted, that is cow dung. When you keep a cow must keep the place free from cow dung - that is a part of commonsense or wisdom. It is in this manner that you must obtain the real benefits from religious rites.

 

If rituals are not necessary for true Atmic knowledge, even the murti called Isvara is not necessary for the same. But we can dispense with rituals and Isvara only when we reach a high plane of knowledge. At first Isvara is very much necessary for our inward journey and there are so many reasons for it. I will tell you one. We need an entity that exemplifies all that is good. Have we not for ages together thought of Isvara as such a one, one who represents all virtues and all auspicious qualities. When we mention the word "Isvara" we at once think of him as one without any evil. If anything or anyone combines beauty, compassion, power and enlightenment to the full it must be Isvara. It is a psychological principle that we become that which we keep thinking of. By meditating on Isvara's manifold auspicious qualities our own undesirable qualities will give place to good ones.

 

There are many benefits that flow from rituals, puja, etc. One of them is that they help to make us good. They are also of value in taking us to the path of workless yoga and the inward quest. kamakoti.org

Daily morning wash your eyes with Thulasi (Basil) water

"Brahmacharya or spotless chastity is the best of all penances; a

celibate

of such spotless chastity is not a human being, but a god indeed... To

the

celibate who conserves the semen with great efforts, what is there

unattainable in this world ? By the power of the composure of the

semen, one

will become just like Myself."

- Sri Sankaracharya

There is no theory to be internalized and applied in this psychology. Ancient practices spontaneously induce what each person needs as the individual and the universal coincide. The work proceeds through intellectual knowledge of the playing field ( jnana yoga), emotional devotion to the ideal (bhakti yoga) and right action that includes both feeling and knowledge (karma yoga). With ongoing purification we approach wisdom. The Bhagavad-Gita is a message addressed to each and every human individual to help him or her to solve the vexing problem of overcoming the present and progressing towards a bright future. Within its eighteen chapters is revealed a human drama. This is the experience of everyone in this world, the drama of the ascent of man from a state of utter dejection, sorrow and total breakdown and hopelessness to a state of perfect understanding, clarity, renewed strength and triumph. May the wisdom of loving consciousness ever guide us on our journey. What makes the Holy Gita a practical psychology of transformation is that it offers us the tools to connect with our deepest intangible essence, and we must learn to participate in the battle of life with right knowledge.

The Holy Gita is the essence of the Vedas, Upanishads. It is a universal scripture applicable to people of all temperaments and for all times. It is a book with sublime thoughts and practical instructions on Yoga, Devotion, Vedanta and Action. It is profound in thought and sublime in heights of vision. It brings peace and solace to souls that are afflicted by the three fires of mortal existence, namely, afflictions caused by one's own body (disease etc), those caused by beings around one ( e.g. wild animals, snakes etc.), and those caused by the gods (natural disasters, earth-quakes, floods etc).

The Bhagavad-Gita can be experienced as a powerful catalyst for transformation. Bhagavad-Gita means song of the Spirit, song of the Lord. The Holy Gita has become a secret driving force behind the unfoldment of one's life. In the days of doubt this divine book will support all spiritual searches. This divine book will contribute to self reflection, finer feeling and deepen one's inner process. Then life in the world can become a real education—dynamic, full and joyful—no matter what the circumstance. May the wisdom of loving consciousness ever guide us on our journey? What makes the Holy Gita a practical psychology of transformation is that it offers us the tools to connect with our deepest intangible essence and we must learn to participate in the battle of life with right knowledge?. It shows us the path to handle the situation with equipoise mind irrespective of what comes our way and reminds us time and again, that what the right action is.

Arjuna got mentally depressed when he saw his relatives with whom he has to fight.( Mental health has become a major international public health concern now). To motivate him the Bhagavad-Gita is preached in the battle field Kurukshetra by Lord Krishna to Arjuna as counseling to do his duty while multitudes of men stood by waiting. It has got all the management tactics to achieve the mental equilibrium and to overcome any crisis situation.

In the storm of life we struggle through myriads of stimuli of pressure, stress, and muti-problems that seek for a solution and answer. We are so suppressed by the routine of this every life style that most of us seem helpless. However, if we look closely to ancient techniques we shall discover the magnificent way to understand and realize the ones around us and mostly ourselves. If only we could stop for a moment and allow this to happen. May all beings be happy (Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu)

Medical studies continue to show regular meditation working magic in reducing blood pressure and stress-related illnesses, including heart disease. Brain images show that regular meditation helps calm the most active sensory-assaulted parts of the brain. The ancient Hindu sage Patanjali who had mastered the secrets of the human mind has written a book "Yogasutra".In this book we can see how super powers can be achieved by meditation. It has both cosmic relevance and cosmic resonance. In spite of its universal appeal, for most people total control of mind remains an elusive goal and daunting task. From time immemorial, there have been many attempts throughout the world to unlock the mysteries of the mind and to achieve total control over it through a variety of techniques. One of the most powerful of these techniques is meditation.

Many spiritual leaders, sages, saints, and holy people such asSri. Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, Madam Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda have practiced this. One of the ways to control physiological reactions to psychological stimuli is meditation, Yoga,

Excellant and divine article. Srimad Bhagavatham written 5000 years back contains all sasthras. Medical studies continue to show regular meditation working magic in reducing blood pressure and stress-related illnesses, including heart disease. Brain images show that regular meditation helps calm the most active sensory-assaulted parts of the brain. The ancient Hindu sage Patanjali who had mastered the secrets of the human mind has written a book "Yogasutra".In this book we can see how super powers can be achieved by meditation. It has both cosmic relevance and cosmic resonance. In spite of its universal appeal, for most people total control of mind remains an elusive goal and daunting task. From time immemorial, there have been many attempts throughout the world to unlock the mysteries of the mind and to achieve total control over it through a variety of techniques. One of the most powerful of these techniques is meditation.

Many spiritual leaders, sages, saints, and holy people such asSri. Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, Madam Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda have practiced this. One of the ways to control physiological reactions to psychological stimuli is meditation, Yoga,

Yoga which is one of the greatest Indian contribution to the world has got vast potential in all fields. In Tihar jail India Yoga is experimented among the inmates and found successful. Their criminal mentality is changed.

Yoga will reduce tension

Excellant article. Yoga and meditation is a part of health carriculam

Informative article

In the storm of life we struggle through myriads of stimuli of pressure, stress, and muti-problems that seek for a solution and answer. We are so suppressed by the routine of this every life style that most of us seem helpless. However, if we look closely to ancient techniques we shall discover the magnificent way to understand and realize the ones around us and mostly ourselves. If only we could stop for a moment and allow this to happen. May all beings be happy (Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu) ........><!--D(["mb","\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cbr\>Let me bow to Indian Maharishi Patanjali with folded hands who helped in removing the impurities of the mind through his writings on Yoga, impurities of speech through his writings on grammar, and impurities of body through his writings on Ayurveda. \n\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cu\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt;color:red\"\>.The American justice Dept.\u003c/span\>\u003c/u\>\u003c/strong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> have recently approved the power of yoga and meditation vide a recent judgement in the American court." Man Who Slapped Wife Sentenced to Yoga, It's Anger Management, Says Judge." First there was house arrest. Now there's yoga. A judge ordered a man convicted of slapping his wife to take a yoga class as part of his one-year probation. "It's part of anger management," \n\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>County\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> \u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Criminal Court\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> at Law Judge Larry Standley said of the ancient Hindu philosophy of exercise and well-being. "For people who are into it, it really calms them down. " Standley, a former prosecutor, said the case of James Lee Cross was unique. Cross, a 53-year-old car salesman from Tomball, explained that his wife was struggling with a substance abuse problem and that he struck her on New Year's Eve during an argument about her drinking. "He was trying to get a hold of her because she has a problem," Standley said after the court hearing. "I thought this would help him realize that he only has control over himself." The sentence came as a surprise to Cross, who was told to enroll in a class and report back to Standley on his progress. "I'm not very familiar with it," Cross said of yoga. "From what I understand, it may help in a couple ways, not only as far as mentally settling, but maybe a little weight loss." Darla Magee, an instructor at Yoga Body Houston in River Oaks, said she would recommend that Cross take a basic yoga class emphasizing breathing and including a variety of postures -- forward bends, back bends and twists. "Yoga can help us to get rid of many emotional issues we might have," she said. "It's a spiritual cleanse." Prosecutor Lincoln Goodwin agreed to a sentence of probation without jail time because Cross had no significant criminal history \n",1]);//-->.........>

 

Let me bow to Indian Maharishi Patanjali with folded hands who helped in removing the impurities of the mind through his writings on Yoga, impurities of speech through his writings on grammar, and impurities of body through his writings on Ayurveda.

The American justice Dept. have recently approved the power of yoga and meditation vide a recent judgement in the American court." Man Who Slapped Wife Sentenced to Yoga, It's Anger Management, Says Judge." First there was house arrest. Now there's yoga. A judge ordered a man convicted of slapping his wife to take a yoga class as part of his one-year probation. "It's part of anger management," County Criminal Court at Law Judge Larry Standley said of the ancient Hindu philosophy of exercise and well-being. "For people who are into it, it really calms them down. " Standley, a former prosecutor, said the case of James Lee Cross was unique. Cross, a 53-year-old car salesman from Tomball, explained that his wife was struggling with a substance abuse problem and that he struck her on New Year's Eve during an argument about her drinking. "He was trying to get a hold of her because she has a problem," Standley said after the court hearing. "I thought this would help him realize that he only has control over himself." The sentence came as a surprise to Cross, who was told to enroll in a class and report back to Standley on his progress. "I'm not very familiar with it," Cross said of yoga. "From what I understand, it may help in a couple ways, not only as far as mentally settling, but maybe a little weight loss." Darla Magee, an instructor at Yoga Body Houston in River Oaks, said she would recommend that Cross take a basic yoga class emphasizing breathing and including a variety of postures -- forward bends, back bends and twists. "Yoga can help us to get rid of many emotional issues we might have," she said. "It's a spiritual cleanse." Prosecutor Lincoln Goodwin agreed to a sentence of probation without jail time because Cross had no significant criminal history........><!--D(["mb","\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2365341.\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA\u003cWBR\>/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan\u003cWBR\>/2365341.\u003c/a\> \u003cbr\>Yoga which is one of the greatest Indian contribution to the world has got vast potential in all fields. In Tihar jail India Yoga is experimented among the inmates and found successful. Their criminal mentality is changed. This study aimed at investigating the effect of Vipassana Meditation (VM) on Quality of Life (QOL), Subjective Well-Being (SWB), and Criminal Propensity (CP) among inmates of Tihar Jail, \n\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Delhi\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>. To this effect the following hypotheses were formulated. 1. There will be a significant positive effect of VM on the QOL of inmates of Tihar jail. 2. VM will have a positive and significant effect on SWB of inmates. 3. Criminal propensity (CP) of inmates will decrease significantly after attending the VM course. 4. There will be significant difference in SWB and CP of experimental (Vipassana) group and control (non-Vipassana) group. 5. Male and female inmates will differ significantly in SWB and CP, as a result of VM. In the famous "Time" magazine the importance meditation and yoga, an ancient Indian system, is high-lighted that the ancient mind- and spirit-enhancing art is becoming increasingly popular and gaining medical legitimacy. It is a multi billion dollar business in US. In many Universities it is accepted as subject and included in the Syllabus. In the latest famous book "Inspire! What Great Leaders Do" written by \nMr.Lance Secretan recently published by John Wiley and sons, the benefit of meditation is elaborately described for good corporate governance. By practicing transcendental meditation, or TM, many people have got relief from back pain, neck pain, depression. The mind calms and quiets, . What thoughts you have during meditation become clearer, more focused. Anger, anxiety and worries give way to a peace. In the world exorbitant medical expenses one can definitely make use of meditation. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and Sri Ravi Sankar are popularizing this. The Iyengar Yoga institute in US is famous. Food habits should be to keep mind and body in pace..one can get more than enough protein and other essential nutrients by eating a balanced vegetarian diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, dairy products, nuts and seeds. A vegan diet (without dairy products) is also adequate, as long as you eat enough protein-rich wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds. In any case, your body will "tell" you what you need to eat. If you have a particular craving for any type of food, it may mean that you need the nutrients that it supplies – so trust the natural signals your body gives you . \n",1]);//-->.........> http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA<WBR>/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan<WBR>/2365341.

Yoga which is one of the greatest Indian contribution to the world has got vast potential in all fields. In Tihar jail India Yoga is experimented among the inmates and found successful. Their criminal mentality is changed. This study aimed at investigating the effect of Vipassana Meditation (VM) on Quality of Life (QOL), Subjective Well-Being (SWB), and Criminal Propensity (CP) among inmates of Tihar Jail, Delhi. To this effect the following hypotheses were formulated. 1. There will be a significant positive effect of VM on the QOL of inmates of Tihar jail. 2. VM will have a positive and significant effect on SWB of inmates. 3. Criminal propensity (CP) of inmates will decrease significantly after attending the VM course. 4. There will be significant difference in SWB and CP of experimental (Vipassana) group and control (non-Vipassana) group. 5. Male and female inmates will differ significantly in SWB and CP, as a result of VM. In the famous "Time" magazine the importance meditation and yoga, an ancient Indian system, is high-lighted that the ancient mind- and spirit-enhancing art is becoming increasingly popular and gaining medical legitimacy. It is a multi billion dollar business in US. In many Universities it is accepted as subject and included in the Syllabus. In the latest famous book "Inspire! What Great Leaders Do" written by Mr.Lance Secretan recently published by John Wiley and sons, the benefit of meditation is elaborately described for good corporate governance. By practicing transcendental meditation, or TM, many people have got relief from back pain, neck pain, depression. The mind calms and quiets, . What thoughts you have during meditation become clearer, more focused. Anger, anxiety and worries give way to a peace. In the world exorbitant medical expenses one can definitely make use of meditation. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and Sri Ravi Sankar are popularizing this. The Iyengar Yoga institute in US is famous. Food habits should be to keep mind and body in pace. one can get more than enough protein and other essential nutrients by eating a balanced vegetarian diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, dairy products, nuts and seeds. A vegan diet (without dairy products) is also adequate, as long as you eat enough protein-rich wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds. In any case, your body will "tell" you what you need to eat. If you have a particular craving for any type of food, it may mean that you need the nutrients that it supplies – so trust the natural signals your body gives you .........><!--D(["mb","\u003cbr\>In Bhagavad-Gita Gita Lord Krishna has inspired Arjuna to rise from his depression by preaching Gita in the battlefield and to rise from the depression to do his duties. In Holy Gita we can see, being hidden by the cosmic overview of any institution beset with myriad problems, not the least of which is its lack of moral probity, there is a groundswell of educated people seeking answers to deeply personal but universally asked questions. Chie Executives taking lessons from yoga, meditation and learning how to deal with human resources equations in an enlightened manner. Individuals from every walk of life can get ideas of how to be better human beings, more balanced and less stressed out. \n\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003cbr\>Medical studies continue to show regular meditation working magic in reducing blood pressure and stress-related illnesses, including heart disease. Brain images show that regular meditation helps calm the most active sensory-assaulted parts of the brain. The ancient Hindu sage Patanjali who had mastered the secrets of the human mind has written a book "Yogasutra".In this book we can see how super powers can be achieved by meditation. It has both cosmic relevance and cosmic resonance. In spite of its universal appeal, for most people total control of mind remains an elusive goal and daunting task. From time immemorial, there have been many attempts throughout the world to unlock the mysteries of the mind and to achieve total control over it through a variety of techniques. One of the most powerful of these techniques is meditation. \n\u003cbr\>Many spiritual leaders, sages, saints, and holy people such asSri. Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, Madam Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda have practiced this. One of the ways to control physiological reactions to psychological stimuli is meditation, Yoga, Zen Buddhism etc. The scientists take Transcendental Meditation as the uniform technique, and base their observations on the study of the subjects engaged in this form of meditation. In summing up the results the scientists have come to conclusion that the effect of meditation is a "wakeful, hypo-metabolic state". They have found that: 1) Yogis could slow both heart rate and rate of respiration, 2) Yogis could slow the rate of metabolism as confirmed by decreased oxygen consumption and carbon-die-oxide output. 3) Electro-Encephala-Gram (EEG - recording of brain activity) in Yogis showed changes of calmness in the form of "alpha rhythm" during both eyes closed and eyes open recordings. 4) Their skin resistance to electric stimulation was increased (indicating increased tolerance to external stimuli). Our usual 'defense-alarm' reaction to emotional and physical stress is in the form of "fright, flight, and fight" mediated through over-secretion of certain neuron-transmitters and neuron-modulators, namely adrenaline and dopamine by way of stimulation of sympathetic nervous system. Under the influence of these chemicals and hormones, we reflexively become panicky or aggressive, our blood pressure rises. Thus stress and anxiety is the end result if we allow our natural age-old sympathetic reactions to act and to come to surface. We try to run away, become fearful, or fight the situation. But today these 'defense-alarm' reactions have no place in our lives. Rather, they should be replaced by more calm and serene reactions of equanimity and fearlessness. The need is to just 'face the brute, and it will go away'. Such desirable reactions of non-aggression and peaceful attitude are generated by Y ga and meditation. EEG Studies on Yogis and The Zen Meditations: Yogis practicing Raja-Yoga claim that during the state of Samadhi they are oblivious to the internal and external stimuli, and they enjoy a calm ecstasy during that state. A study was undertaken to record the electrical activity of their brain during this state by means of a regular and useful test known as electroencephalography EEG. Physiological and experimental studies have demonstrated that the basis of conscious state of brain, among other things, is due to activation of "reticular system" in the brain-stem in response to internal and external stimuli. These stimuli bring about various changes during sleeping and wakeful states of the organism and these can be studied by EEG. The study was carried out on four subjects during the state of concentration and meditation. Effects of external stimuli, like a loud gong, strong light, thermal simulation, and vibrations were studied. The results were compiled and analyzed. It was observed that two Yogis could keep their hands immersed in extremely cold water for about 50 minutes (raised pain threshold). During the state of meditation, all of them showed persistent "alpha activity" in their EEG with increased amplitude wave pattern, both during 'eyes closed' and 'eyes open' recording. It was observed that these alpha activities could not be blocked by various sensory stimuli during meditation. It was also observed that those, who had well-marked "alpha activity" in their resting EEG showed greater aptitude and zeal for maintaining the practice of Yoga. Similar observations and results were obtained when EEGs were recorded in persons adept in Zen Meditative technique. Can we say that only those persons who exhibit such recording of "alpha wave rhythm" in their EEG are fit for Yoga? and be designated as right candidates for meditation and Yoga practices? (Such experiments are indeed very few and the number of yogis examined is also very small. Therefore, scientifically and statistically these observations have only a tentative importance. Further research is definitely called for, albeit it will have its own limitations.) It is said that in the unknown period of Lord Jesus Christ , He was under meditation. \n",1]);//-->.........>

In Bhagavad-Gita Gita Lord Krishna has inspired Arjuna to rise from his depression by preaching Gita in the battlefield and to rise from the depression to do his duties. In Holy Gita we can see, being hidden by the cosmic overview of any institution beset with myriad problems, not the least of which is its lack of moral probity, there is a groundswell of educated people seeking answers to deeply personal but universally asked questions. Chie Executives taking lessons from yoga, meditation and learning how to deal with human resources equations in an enlightened manner. Individuals from every walk of life can get ideas of how to be better human beings, more balanced and less stressed out.

Medical studies continue to show regular meditation working magic in reducing blood pressure and stress-related illnesses, including heart disease. Brain images show that regular meditation helps calm the most active sensory-assaulted parts of the brain. The ancient Hindu sage Patanjali who had mastered the secrets of the human mind has written a book "Yogasutra".In this book we can see how super powers can be achieved by meditation. It has both cosmic relevance and cosmic resonance. In spite of its universal appeal, for most people total control of mind remains an elusive goal and daunting task. From time immemorial, there have been many attempts throughout the world to unlock the mysteries of the mind and to achieve total control over it through a variety of techniques. One of the most powerful of these techniques is meditation.

Many spiritual leaders, sages, saints, and holy people such asSri. Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, Madam Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda have practiced this. One of the ways to control physiological reactions to psychological stimuli is meditation, Yoga, Zen Buddhism etc. The scientists take Transcendental Meditation as the uniform technique, and base their observations on the study of the subjects engaged in this form of meditation. In summing up the results the scientists have come to conclusion that the effect of meditation is a "wakeful, hypo-metabolic state". They have found that: 1) Yogis could slow both heart rate and rate of respiration, 2) Yogis could slow the rate of metabolism as confirmed by decreased oxygen consumption and carbon-die-oxide output. 3) Electro-Encephala-Gram (EEG - recording of brain activity) in Yogis showed changes of calmness in the form of "alpha rhythm" during both eyes closed and eyes open recordings. 4) Their skin resistance to electric stimulation was increased (indicating increased tolerance to external stimuli). Our usual 'defense-alarm' reaction to emotional and physical stress is in the form of "fright, flight, and fight" mediated through over-secretion of certain neuron-transmitters and neuron-modulators, namely adrenaline and dopamine by way of stimulation of sympathetic nervous system. Under the influence of these chemicals and hormones, we reflexively become panicky or aggressive, our blood pressure rises. Thus stress and anxiety is the end result if we allow our natural age-old sympathetic reactions to act and to come to surface. We try to run away, become fearful, or fight the situation. But today these 'defense-alarm' reactions have no place in our lives. Rather, they should be replaced by more calm and serene reactions of equanimity and fearlessness. The need is to just 'face the brute, and it will go away'. Such desirable reactions of non-aggression and peaceful attitude are generated by Y ga and meditation. EEG Studies on Yogis and The Zen Meditations: Yogis practicing Raja-Yoga claim that during the state of Samadhi they are oblivious to the internal and external stimuli, and they enjoy a calm ecstasy during that state. A study was undertaken to record the electrical activity of their brain during this state by means of a regular and useful test known as electroencephalography EEG. Physiological and experimental studies have demonstrated that the basis of conscious state of brain, among other things, is due to activation of "reticular system" in the brain-stem in response to internal and external stimuli. These stimuli bring about various changes during sleeping and wakeful states of the organism and these can be studied by EEG. The study was carried out on four subjects during the state of concentration and meditation. Effects of external stimuli, like a loud gong, strong light, thermal simulation, and vibrations were studied. The results were compiled and analyzed. It was observed that two Yogis could keep their hands immersed in extremely cold water for about 50 minutes (raised pain threshold). During the state of meditation, all of them showed persistent "alpha activity" in their EEG with increased amplitude wave pattern, both during 'eyes closed' and 'eyes open' recording. It was observed that these alpha activities could not be blocked by various sensory stimuli during meditation. It was also observed that those, who had well-marked "alpha activity" in their resting EEG showed greater aptitude and zeal for maintaining the practice of Yoga. Similar observations and results were obtained when EEGs were recorded in persons adept in Zen Meditative technique. Can we say that only those persons who exhibit such recording of "alpha wave rhythm" in their EEG are fit for Yoga? and be designated as right candidates for meditation and Yoga practices? (Such experiments are indeed very few and the number of yogis examined is also very small. Therefore, scientifically and statistically these observations have only a tentative importance. Further research is definitely called for, albeit it will have its own limitations.) It is said that in the unknown period of Lord Jesus Christ , He was under meditation.........><!--D(["mb","\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003cspan\>\u003c/span\>\u003cbr\>Ref. 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Ref. Yoga magazines

Newsweek.com

New York times

Time magazine

Out Of the 24 Ekadasis in an year,

the Vrishchika Ekadasi (month of Karthika, Vrichikam) (Suklapaksha) has got

special significance in Guruvayur. It falls in the Mandala season. On that

occasion, thousands of people flock to the sacred temple of Guruvayur to

have darsan of Lord Guruvayoorappa. It is believed that all the holy places

like Kashi, Badri, Sabarigiri and Palani, besides all the holy rivers like

Ganges and Yamuna, assembled in the sacred precincts of the Temple, on this

holy occasion.

This year

NARAYANEEYAM DAY [14.12.2007]

The day on which Narayaneeyam was completed, 28th Vrichikam, is celebrated by the Devaswom as Narayaneeyam day. Discourses and debates on Narayaneeyam written by Melpathur take place. Special functions are held at Melpathur Illapparambu also.

http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org/ocultural.shtml

 

Though your information is highly valuable, it is difficult to make out the

exact day that you are referring ( when you say just tomorrow ). At times we

receive messages late. So please be specific.

 

Adiyen

Balaji K

 

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"Bhattathity M P" <MPMAHESH

<BHAKTI-LIST com (DOT) (AT)>

Friday, December 13, 2002 12:02 PM

Narayaneeyam day.

 

 

> Tomorrow is the Narayaneeyam day on this day Sri.Melpathur Narayana

> Bhattathiry the great devotee of Sri. Guruvayoorappan completed the

writing

> of Narayaneeyam, an abridged form of Srimad Bhagavatham, and presented to

> Sri Guruvayoorappan and his illnes is completely cured.It was a wonder

that

> next day onwards he was able to walk freely as he was suffering from

> paralysys.

> Let us pay our obeisance to Sri Guruvayoorappan to give us health which is

> the greatest wealth.

 

(Note from Moderator: I hope this note is not viewed as an instance of

over-moderation. I have made personal reqeusts to SrI Bhattathiry to provide

information that will make his postings more useful for the members. For

instance, in this case, it might have been useful to mention what Narayaneeyam

Day means, what they do for the day, where is it performed, is this a function

of the temple or some other organization, etc. This general request, of course,

applies to all messages posted).

Srila Srila Prabhupada is India's spiritual ambassodor to the world. he is really great. India's prestige is popularised by Him. Let me pay me obeisancene to Him. Here are eight contrasts between the Science of the

Scientist and the Vedanta of the Vedantin:

1.While the Scientist attempts to establish that out of randomness

all this order of the universe has arisen, the Vedantin recognizes a

purpose in everything.

2.Science is an intellectual response of the finite to the

infinite. Vedanta brings a complementary response.

3.Science informs but Vedanta transforms.

4.Science has made major contributions to just the minor needs of

Man. Vedanta makes only minor demands for his major needs.

5. Vedanta attempts to reveal the `that' and `why' while Science

pursues the `what' and `how'.

6.Science constantly pursues a reconciliation between infinitesimal

smallness and infinite immensity. Vedanta declares an identity

between the two.

7.The reductionist approach of Science chases only a receding

horizon. The holisitic explanation of Vedanta brings a macro-

perception.

8.Vedanta starts fom the axiom of an ever-present immutable reality,

which is both transcendent and immanent. Science can pursue only

what is sensed by the senses.

You may carry a matchbox in your pocket, with no danger of fire emanating, through the components are there in that box. So too, there are the components of divinity in you; only, it is not patent, it is not expressed. Take a stick and strike its head against the chemical coating given on one side of the box, and suddenly, in a flash, you get the flame of fire. So too, take the Jeeva (the individual) and strike it on the Brahman-principle that is immanent in the universe, make it aware of it, so to say, and the individual too manifests the divinity latent in it. The tree is the individual; the forest is the Brahman. The one, apart from the many is the individual. The many and the manifold is the Brahman; Kasturi standing alone, apart, is Vyashti; when he goes and sits among you, the thousands who have come here for Onam, he merges in the Samashti. Samashti is Brahman; Vyashti is the Jeevaathman.

The ancient Hindu philosophy of keepiing mind and body for the well being, has entered the managerial, medical and judicial domain of the world. Today it has found its place as an alternative to the theory of modern management and also as a means to bring back the right path of peace and prosperity for the human beings. Let me bow to Indian Maharishi Veda Vysa with folded hands who helped in removing the impurities of the mind through his writings on Vedas, impurities of speech through his writings on puranas, and impurities of body through his writings on other sacred texts.

Please read Bhagavad Gita. One of the greatest contributions of India to the world is Holy Gita which is considered to be one of the first revelations from God. The management lessons in this holy book were brought in to light of the world by divine Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, Sri Shri.Ravi Shankar and Swami Bodhanandji, and the spiritual philosophy by the great Adi Sankaracharya the greatest philosopher of India and proud son of Kerala, and Sri. Srila Prabhupada Swami and humanism by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and Satya Sai Baba. Maharishi calls the Bhagavad-Gita the essence of Vedic Literature and a complete guide to practical life. It provides "all that is needed to raise the consciousness of man to the highest possible level." Maharishi reveals the deep, universal truths of life that speak to the needs and aspirations of everyone. Swami Chinmayanandaji preached and educated the people and Swami Sandeep Chaitanyaji continuing the mission by keeping this lantern burning always knowing the wishes of the modern generations. Arjuna got mentally depressed when he saw his relatives with whom he has to fight.( Mental health has become a major international public health concern now). To motivate him the Bhagavad-Gita is preached in the battle field Kurukshetra by Lord Krishna to Arjuna as counseling to do his duty while multitudes of men stood by waiting. It has got all the management tactics to achieve the mental equilibrium and to overcome any crisis situation. The Bhagavad-Gita can be experienced as a powerful catalyst for transformation. Bhagavad-Gita means song of the Spirit, song of the Lord. The Holy Gita has become a secret driving force behind the unfoldment of one's life. In the days of doubt this divine book will support all spiritual searches. This divine book will contribute to self reflection, finer feeling and deepen one's inner process. Then life in the world can become a real education—dynamic, full and joyful—no matter what the circumstance. May the wisdom of loving consciousness ever guide us on our journey? What makes the Holy Gita a practical psychology of transformation is that it offers us the tools to connect with our deepest intangible essence and we must learn to participate in the battle of life with right knowledge?. It shows us the path to handle the situation with equipoise mind irrespective of what comes our way and reminds us time and again, that what the right action is.

The Holy Gita is the essence of the Vedas, Upanishads. It is a universal scripture applicable to people of all temperaments and for all times. It is a book with sublime thoughts and practical instructions on Yoga, Devotion, Vedanta and Action. It is profound in thought and sublime in heights of vision. It brings peace and solace to souls that are afflicted by the three fires of mortal existence, namely, afflictions caused by one's own body (disease etc), those caused by beings around one ( e.g. wild animals, snakes etc.), and those caused by the gods (natural disasters, earth-quakes, floods etc).

Mind can be one's friend or enemy. Mind is the cause for both bondage and liberation. The word mind is derived from man to think and the word man derived from manu (Sanskrit word for man).

"The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart, O Arjuna, and is directing the wanderings of all living entities, who are seated as on a machine, made of the material energy."

There is no theory to be internalized and applied in this psychology. Ancient practices spontaneously induce what each person needs as the individual and the universal coincide. The work proceeds through intellectual knowledge of the playing field ( jnana yoga), emotional devotion to the ideal (bhakti yoga) and right action that includes both feeling and knowledge (karma yoga). With ongoing purification we approach wisdom. The Bhagavad-Gita is a message addressed to each and every human individual to help him or her to solve the vexing problem of overcoming the present and progressing towards a bright future. Within its eighteen chapters is revealed a human drama. This is the experience of everyone in this world, the drama of the ascent of man from a state of utter dejection, sorrow and total breakdown and hopelessness to a state of perfect understanding, clarity, renewed strength and triumph. May the wisdom of loving consciousness ever guide us on our journey. What makes the Holy Gita a practical psychology of transformation is that it offers us the tools to connect with our deepest intangible essence, and we must learn to participate in the battle of life with right knowledge.

"Freed from attachment, fear and anger, absorbed in Me, and taking refuge in Me, purified by the penance of knowledge, many have attained union with My Being." (Gita 4:10)

Marriage in Hinduism The subject matter of marriage has been discussed and debated ever since. The July 1989 issue of Readers Digest has an article entitled "Surprising Key to the Happiest Couples" written by two psychologists who conclude that "Romance ‘talks’ about love but it is friendship that puts love to the ultimate test". They continue and say "If there is one prevailing wish that husbands and wives have for their marriage, it is to be close companions for life. While many men and women know that love is essential for such a lifelong bond, they often don't realize that love without close friendship is only a hormonal illusion. One cannot desire another person over the long haul without really being best friends with that person."