Stress management tips

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Stress management tips

Do light exercise daily to cheer up
Stop your work for sometime and think about a different thing. This will bright your brain and can finish the job easier.
Meditate
Don’t think it is a long process. Sometimes it can even do in seconds. Just blank up your mind for sometime, with closed or opened eyes.
Arrange yourself in a well ventilated and lighted up place.
As a proverb ‘too much of anything is good for nothing’, even it may be your work or thoughts. Do all things in regulated manner
Do things whatever it may be, with pleasure. Find happiness in everything.
Share the worries, happiness etc to near and dears.
Never thought that what would be the thought of the people around you about you. Just be perfect up to your inner self.
Take regular holidays
Relax your mind by going for a cinema or an outing or any other entertainment you like once in a week or fortnightly.
Sleep had a deep clench on the causation of stress. Make your sleep regular. Try to sleep in a regular time.
Food habits should be regular. Take healthy and nutritious food.
Over use of alcohol, cigarettes etc. not only relives stress but makes other serious problems also. It is just like an escape by screwing up the brain and nervous system. I.e. the person himself or herself without all those things are not able to face the problem.
Sometimes our inertness or muteness can solve the problems.
The most important thing is when a person identifies that he or she is under stress, then starts the plunge of stress so it is important to recognize and deal with it.
Instead of seeing the -ve, pay attention to the +ve
Too much emotional stress can cause physical illness, such as high blood pressure, ulcers or even heart disease. Physical stress from work or exercise is not likely to cause such ailments.
A good cry can be a healthy way to bring relief to your anxiety, and it might even prevent a headache or other physical consequence. Take some deep breaths; they also release tension.
Although you can use drugs to relieve stress temporarily, drugs do not remove the conditions that caused the stress in the first place. Drugs, in fact, may be habit-forming and create more stress than they relieve. They should be taken only on the advice of your doctor.

Sleeplessness

Gurucharanam saranam
Sleeplessness
The worlds’ greatest healer, Dr. Sleep, is able to cure and even thwart a lot of diseases. Sleep is normal physiological activity which is done by all human beings everyday. After a days’ long work the body and mind need rest, hence develop sleepiness and fall into sleep gradually. Each and every human should sleep in the night for some hours to give rest to body and mind. The duration of sleep vary according to the age and the physical condition of a person.
Benefits of sleep
Sleep re-energizes the brain and nervous system
The nervous system which works continuously, get a break while sleeping. It gives a fresh feeling after a goodnight’s sleep.
Sleep helps in growth
The secretion of growth hormones and other growth stimulating factors are found to increase during sleep. That is why it is said that the sleep is important for the growing children.
Duration of sleep
Try to sleep continuously.
Normal duration of sleep needed for an ordinary man is about 8 hours. Bur it may vary. An adult needed at least 5 hours of sleep a day.
Infants
16-18 hours
Children
10-12 hours
Teenagers
8-9 hours
Adults
7-8 hours

Aids of sleep
Sleep in a well ventilated room. Avoid sleeping in open air in winter season. The bed clothing must be clean and wrinkle free. Sleep with ill fitting and tight dress will disturb sleep and also make other problems. The mattress should be sufficiently soft, the more soft and hard ones should be avoided. Make the fan or A\C in proper cooling before sleep to avoid the waking from sleep to adjust the heat or cold.
Preparation
Sleeping after 2 hours of taking dinner is best and it will help in getting sound sleep. A full meal may not give favour to sleep. Taking one cup of warm milk in the bedtime will account for a goodnight sleep. Avoid taking too much of beverages in the evening this will produce more urine output and subsequently will disturb the sleep by nocturnal tendency to urinate. So food items like coffee, tea and some other stimulating food items will decrease the sleep by agitating the nervous system. Hearing some light music can create an atmosphere for sleep. Don’t try to watch TV or browse in a computer. Go for sleep in a regular time everyday, continuous irregularity may gradually reduce the sleep.

Anemia Diet

Anemia Diet
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Here are dietary guidelines for anemia.
Include in your diet plenty of foods that are rich in iron. These include green leafy vegetables, blackstrap molasses, dried fruits, cherries or cherry juice, eggs, fish, and poultry. Eat generous servings of green vegetables daily. The best source of dietary iron is organic calf liver. If you are watching your cholesterol, choose the clean, lean protein of chicken, fish, and lean red meat.
Folic acid is found in dark-green leafy vegetables, root vegetables, whole grains, brewer's yeast, milk, salmon, and organ meats. Increase your consumption of this nutrient by basing your diet on vegetables and whole grains.
Dietary sources of vitamin B12 include whole grains, legumes, blackstrap molasses, egg yolks, nuts, brewer's yeast, and meat. Especially organ meats.

Character:

Character: Character is power with which we can win victory. Everything made by man can be destroyed, but not character. It is like light which shines within us. One can build one's own character. Same is the case with a Nation. Character means strengthening of will. Continue to exercise your will and it will take you higher. We are what our thoughts have made us. Every thought that we think bears an impression on our mind. Our character is determined by the sum total of these impressions. The family is the basic social unit and it the first training ground for the building of the child’s character. It is to be understood that this process of building character can even start before the birth of the child. When the child is grown up there comes the influence of the teachers in moulding the character of children. Besides influences of parents and teachers, there is the powerful influence of social environment. In short, the responsibility of building character is on our own shoulders.
With character, WE CAN FACE FEARLESSLY ANYTHING THAT TAKES PLACE IN OUR LIFE. When we do not have enough character, our weaknesses will be more than our strength and our enemies will be more powerful than our friends. Then there will be more quarrel and unrest in society than peace and harmony. A man who does not have a character-base cannot think properly and his wrong thinking will create undesirable results. A Nation without a character-base cannot achieve real progress. If we have enough character, young men and women will be full of grace, dignity, vitality and self-control. If we have enough character, our children will be like flowers, Our spirituality will be spontaneous, peace and harmony will prevail in society.

ON CONVERSION

ON CONVERSION

Converting people from one religion to another is wrong in religious sense. It is an evil plot designed by organised religions. In fact, it is against the very essence of spirituality. It is an onslaught on the free will of a human being. History tells us how much blood has been spilt in the name of Catholic-Protestant and Shia- Sunni differences. In India conversion has become an issue. It has been creating chaos in our society. The root cause of the phenomenon of conversion may be the differences and divisions within the Hindu religion. But others should never think that they have the right to fish in the troubled waters by trying to convert the oppressed sections. In India there is the constitutional right for every citizen to propagate his own religion. But when this right exceeds its limits and when it becomes a law and order problem, the Government can act on it and take remedial action.

The question of getting rid of this menace has been engaging the attention of peace loving people all over the world. I feel that the only solution for this problem is by diminishing the power of the organised religions. Same is the case with the brute power of the state that divides and suppresses the people. But it is not an easy task. It can be achieved only through an internal revolution which can be spearheaded only by the great spiritual masters. They can never be the heads of organised religions or sects. They view the whole world as a family. Only these masters can unite masses irrespective of their caste, creed or religion and only they can ignite the hidden fire of love and compassion within each of us. No other prevailing ideologies can serve the purpose. This has to be viewed in the backdrop of the failure of the rationalist/communist movements in the world.

Enjoy your food.

Enjoy your food.


It is a pleasant experience for the mind to enjoy food for this, are came to ensure 2 best prerequisite. a healthy disposition of mind & body and an agreeable taste on your food. For can achieve these two San things by relaxing yourself to achieve relaxation firstly take some rest after per work and before you start eating. Secondly normalize your body temperature through a cold both. Thirdly, pray before you start energy. Developing a healthy caste in your food aid ensure setter health. For espying food you should have an idea of the following,
1. What to eat.
2. When to eat.
3. How to eat. &
4. How much to eat

Eat those foods which one rid in their nutrients. Eat them in their natural en fresh form. Take sad food like able grains, pulses, seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits. Done take fords which have an extreme taste foods eaten should be nearest to your body temperature.

There is a time to eat It is determined by hunger. Food should not be eaten when you are tired & weak. According to hygienist true hunger is felt in the mind a nowhere in the stomach.
Eat slowly
Don’t drink water in discriminately during and immediately after eating. You have to drink water when you feel thirsty and sometime before you start eating.

For must eat only when hunger has matured. Chew your food thoroughly well. It you feel lightness in body, say after 2 hours of eating, you may assume that there has been no over-eating. That much quantity of food taken properly may be the minimum. This minimum should be your maximum.

Right conduct

Right Conduct

You behave as you are. You can't behave Better unless you are Better.
According to Indian Scriptures the following are the ingredients of right conduct:

Absence oF anger elation, indignation, avarice, delusion,vanity, enmity, speaking truth; moderation in eating,refraining From exposing others weak points, freedom from Jealousy, sharing one's good things wilt others, sacrifices, straight Forwardness, gentleness, quietude, self control, Friendliness with all things, absence of cruelty and contentment.
Such a conduct can be said to be ethical.
without firm commitment to a set of values,ethical conduct can't sustain in various trying situations -
According to Indian scriptures, them are mainly 4 values
Dharma(righteousness), Artha (wealth),Kama (pleasures of Life) and Moksha (Attainment of spiritual illumination).
Right conduct can't be designed for all occasions.
Pre-meditated right conduct may prove to be artificial.
Right conduct emanates spontaneously from within a person.

Stay Young

Stay Young

1.Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.
2. Keep only cheerful friends.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.”
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
7. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
8. Tell the people that you love them, at every opportunity.

9. Do regular exercises.

10. Sleep well.

11. Always be clean.

12. Walking in Nature will make you young.

13. Avoid over-eating.

14. Dispel Wrong thoughts.

15. Be always in a relaxed serene mood.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Look Younger

- 10 Tips On How To Look Younger -

Appearance is very important. It is the first thing you notice when you meet someone. As you grow older the body starts to let you down, but there are a few things that you can do. Some ideas are very simple; while others need a bit of work but they can all help to turn back the clock and make you look younger.

1. Standing up straight is one of the best ways to look younger and more confident. Standing straight, with shoulders back. At first you will need to practice and check yourself that you are standing up straight but soon it will become second nature. Doing exercises to strengthen your tummy muscles will also help.
2. Having enough sleep, at least 7 to 8 hours a night will make you feel healthier and younger. Your body needs sleep so that it can repair your body cells and refresh your mind.
3. Smiling makes you look radiant and younger. Smiling also distracts from areas that show your age. A smile just changes your whole face, try standing in front of a mirror and see what smile can do for your face.
4. Just because you are older does not necessarily mean that you have to have a short haircut. It all depends on the shape of your face, a short hairstyle can be cut to flatter and frame your face. This can be great to draw attention away from signs of ageing. A good hairdresser should be able to advise on the best way to cut your hair, as it does not just depend on the shape of your face but also on the texture and volume of your hair.
5. Colouring your hair is also a great way. It is best to choose a colour that is close to your original colour so that it naturally compliments your facial tones.
6. Choose the right clothes to compliment your body and hide the areas that you do not like. For example if you have flabby arms you can wear three quarter length sleeves to hide them. Soft colours will help you look younger because your skin tones become greyer as you get older.
7. Keep your teeth clean to have your teeth checked. If your teeth are discoloured, the dentist might suggest whitening them, so that you will be happy to smile and show off your teeth.
8. Losing weight can also help you look younger.
9. Make-up can also help you.
10. Look after your skin. Do not clean your face with soap and water but with a proper cleanser.

The main causes of Liver Damage

The main causes of Liver Damage are -

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food colouring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.
8. Consuming raw foods also add to the burden of liver.
We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals.

· Evening at 9 - 11 PM : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification).
· Evening at 11pm - 1 am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.
· Early morning 1 - 3 am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
· Early morning 3 - 5 am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.
· Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.
· Morning 7 - 9 am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time.
· Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30 am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30 am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10 am rather than no meal at all.
· Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals.
· Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.

Some Interesting Facts:

Some Interesting Facts:

1. Each year 30,000 people are seriously injured by exercise equipment.
2. The sun is 330330 times larger than the earth.
3. The cow gives nearly 200000 glass of milk in her lifetime.
4. There are more female than male millionaires in the U.S.A.
5. When a person dies, hearing is usually the first sense to go.
6. Almost all varieties of breakfast cereals are made from grass.
7. Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
8. The right lung takes in more air than the left.
9. A BUTTERFLY has 12,000 eyes.
10. DOLPHINS sleep with 1 eye open.
11. OSTRICH eats pebbles to help digestion by grinding up the ingested food.
12. ELEPHANT teeth can weigh as much as 9 pounds.
13. OWL is the only bird, which can rotate its head to 270 degrees.
14. In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
15. Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
16. Tapeworms range in size from about 0.04 inch to more than 50 feet in length.
17. Einstein couldn't speak fluently when he was nine. His parents thought he might be retarded.
18. An average person laughs about 15 times a day.
19. In Los Angeles, there are fewer people than there are automobiles.
20. Women's hearts beat faster than men's.
21. Even if you cut off a cockroach's head, it can live for several weeks.
22. Most cows give more milk when they listen to music.
23. LONGEST ENGLISH WORD - Praetertranssubstantiationalistically has 37 letters.
24. WORD WITHOUT VOWEL – RHYTHM.
25. SNAILS have 14175 teeth laid along 135 rows on their tounge.
26. The EARTH has over 12,00,000 species of animals, 3,00,000 species of plants & 1,00,000 other species.
27. The SWAN has over 25,000 feathers in its body.
28. In 24 Hours Average Human -
1. HEART beats 1,03,689 times.
2. LUNGS respire 23,045 times.
3. BLOOD flows 16,80,000 miles.
4. NAILS grow 0.00007 inches
5. HAIR grows 0.01715 inches
6. Take 2.9 pounds WATER (including all liquids)
7. Take of 3.25 pounds FOOD.
8. Breathe 438 cubic feet AIR.
9. Lose 85.60, BODY TEMPERATURE.
10. Produce 1.43 pints SWEAT.
11. Speak 4,800 WORDS.
12. During SLEEP move 25.4 times.

Hygiene During Menstruation:

Hygiene During Menstruation:

The onset of menstruation is a mile stone in the life of every female. During this period personal hygiene is highly important. In olden times parents gave due importance for this phenomenon. Women, in general, are kept in a room. They are not allowed to take bath or cook food for the family. They should not go out. But times have changed. Still our female friends suffer when it is not well taken care off.
At the beginning, 'periods' are not regular. Later it may become regular. This is known as menstruation cycle. This cycle repeats when stimulated by female hormones. These hormones bring in several changes in the genital organs and breast of the females. Various bacteria and complications pose a grave threat. Hence it is highly necessary to take health precautions. For example, growth of the womb has to be protected, blood circulation has to be regulated and cleanliness of the vagina has to be maintained.
The products used during periods have to be clean enough. We have to take care that unwanted chemicals are not added in moisture absorbent materials. Hygiene during menstrual period is an important criterion to protect human health. It must be viewed in this perspective by every female and even male.

Inter-religious marriages:

Inter-religious marriages:


In many countries inter religious marriages just don't take place. Generally there will be one major religion and very few minority religious groups. But in some countries there will be a number of religions. For example, India is a land of many religions. In Hinduism itself, there are innumerable castes. Hence in India, inter caste marriages are just like inter religious marriages. A religious group or a particular caste specifies the behavioral pattern, mode of dress, eating habits and even profession and language of an individual. Hence an inter religious marriage or inter caste marriage invites a lot of social, familial and personal problems. Mahatma Gandhi stood for such marriages. Even the so-called progressive minded people like communists do not generally promote such marriages. They are under the pretext that religion or caste is irrelevant. For them, the only relevant reality is that of class.
It is reported that there took place more inter religious/ inter caste marriages during the period of Indian Independence Struggle than at present. This indicates that such marriages have close links with society's thrust for change.
A lot of problems are involved in such marriages. A family which is brought up on some particular belief system will find it very difficult to cope with a bride/ bride groom with a different belief system. This non-attachment breeds non-involvement which naturally leads to a situation of no-love. This, in turn, creates tension in the new couple's c. In many cases, the due share of family property is not passed on to that family. In fact, the newly wedded couple has to suffer the onslaught of some kind of social boycott. There will also have problems for the offspring especially at the time of their marriage.
The society should come forward to protect such families. Some kind of legislation are also to be brought in. These things should be included in the educational system of the country. Mankind should move towards a cosmopolitan culture. A nation should consider a citizen's status irrespective of his caste or religion.
There are stories of couples who crossed the boundaries of religion and caste to be with each other. Even geographic limits are not an issue when they thought of being together.
Actually such couples and there progeny imbibe the best of both worlds. Their religion, whatever it may be, is to make the world a happier place to live in.

Suicide:

Suicide:



I don't know how many people commit suicide in a day or in an hour. But it is happening in a disheartening speed. No one can say that enough effort is applied to check this malaise. It is true that there are so many organizations engaged in attending to the people who are very prone to committing suicide. So many counseling centers are working round the clock to avert the incidence of suicide. Still it is not under control.
Why do people decide to end life like this? Some have psychological and genetic reasons. It is observed by sociologists that great social upheavals serve as fertile ground for this to happen. In our life on earth relationship is what matters most. Whenever love is negated, the threat of suicide is increased. When hope is lost, this threat is increased. It is this kind of damage that leads to this catastrophe than any economic or sociological reasons.
It is curious to note that certain circumstances create the desire to end life at a stroke. We know there are places called as suicide points in many countries. Man's spirit of adventure and the craze for thrills also play a major role in this phenomenon. It looks strange that the tendency to commit suicide spreads like an infectious disease. If there is a well into which a person jumped and died, people in the neighborhood who are likely to commit suicide are attracted to the same well. A tree on which a person hanged himself will, it seems, continue to attract like mind persons to the very same tree. Why does it occur like this? It is also to be noted that there are some particular areas where the incidence of suicide is greater. Is it just because of the fact that the human-beings tend to imitate others? Or is it any hint to the very existence
of evil spirits? Who knows what is what!!!

Bad Habits:

Bad Habits:

How to get rid of bad habits like smoking, alcoholism etc has been a pertinent question for ages. There may be varied reasons for a person for submitting to a bad habit. Sometimes it may be of genetics or because of some kind of tension or of lifestyle. In some cases it may have some professional roots. Bad habits may also originate from sheer imitation. Some habits sprout out from the false notion of social status. Even tradition and socio-religious practices give birth to bad habits.
The curious thing about doing away with bad habits is that it has got nothing to do with the reasons of its origin. Analysis of the reason will do no good. The Determination of the person concerned has also got very little significance in this aspect. Some scientists are of the view that some habits like alcoholism create not only psychological problems but also structural changes in the physiology of the brain cell 0f the person concerned. Then, how can we get rid of such bad habits? Religious strictures and Taboos can, in a way, control such habits from person to person. But as regards to an already addicted person this method is not very effective. Some kind of social regulations and legislations may also have some effect in checking this menace. In some cases a medical approach may be helpful. Prayer, Meditation etc can also be of some help.
The most effective method of getting rid of a bad habit is by way of observation. A person can very well observe himself when he wants to have alcohol or something like that. He can watch the movement of his mind's play. He has to do that without criticizing his mind, without making any judgment. He should not, at that time, think of the reasons of the origin of this habit. He should in no way justify his temptation. He should just watch the working of his mind. This understanding of one's self, this awareness, will naturally keep him away from taking in alcoholic or whatever it may be. Thus one can be free from such bad habits without any stress or strain. This understanding will reflect in all of one's activities.

Politics

Politics

Politics rules the world. But, now-a-days politics pollutes the world. Misery, strife and war are all the byproducts of wrong political action. Great men formulated ideologies for facilitating the smooth functioning of state machinery. The state has always been a tool for suppressing the masses. The great philosophers and statesmen tried to transform the structure and functions of the state machinery for the welfare of the people. But they were not given due respect by us and hence the very ideologies which were meant for the good of the masses serve the opposite function. The politicians are considered to be the custodians of the various ideologies. But , in general, they are serving themselves at the expense of the vast majority of the people.They are selfish, cunning and very prone to bribery. It is the thirst for power that guides them. It is true that some fall prey to it just because of competition that exists among individuals and among ideologies. In almost all countries political action for the welfare of the people has become so demoralized that it is meant for the welfare of the political parties concerned. All revolts against this trend are either neutralized by the ruling class or are absorbed by the very same class against which the revolts originated. Such is the sorry state of political action for the time being. The mankind hopes that a better political vision will take birth after imbibing all the virtues of the past. In this political vision there should come the spiritual content and the whole movement should be guided by spiritual masters. Then only we will have the far sightedness to see the pit falls in advance. If there is such a vision poverty will be alleviated; hatred and war will be vanished and people will able to enjoy freedom and man could overcome his own limitations to a great extent.

Sitting still and doing nothing

Sitting still and doing nothing

The great Tao masters have told us a lot a bout this great phenomenon. It means

a state of inner serenity combined with an intense aesthetic awareness. Sit erect and at the same time be comfortable. Watch your breath and take one or two deep breath. Within seconds you will come to know that the speed of thoughts coming and going will be reduced and slowly you will be in a state of thoughtlessness. If at that time you hear the tolling of a bell or fluttering of a Bird's wings or something like that you can just enjoy that experience. There will be no judgement or any kind of negation or criticism. This state of awareness is really a great thing. So sit still and do nothing. Be aware of the working of your inner self and also of the outer world.
Some may raise a doubt as to whether this is promoting laziness . No, here the person is not at all lazy. He is innately active. He can do anything in such a state of mind. Here the individual consciousness and the cosmic consciousness are one and the same. Or there is a bridge between the two. If he acts now, it will be an action ; not a reaction at all. The pertinent question at this juncture is whether one can always be in such a statte of mind. The question is unquestionably valid.

Healing power

Healing power

Healing power rests within us.
This mysterious power which is otherwise called as Life Power or vital Energy

cures the diseases in a radical way. The body is engaged in cleansing the system

to maintain the internal sanitation. This natural process should never be

blocked. If it is blocked the body will respond to it in the form of fever, cold,

cough, loose motion etc.which are called by the natural hygienists as acute

diseases. These diseases are therefore called healing crisis. The life power

always tries to eliminate the accumulated foreign matter from our body. Hence

what is needed is an intelligent co-operation with the indwelling power This is

the basic principle of healing. At the same time it is true that medicines

promote healing process. Faith in God acts as a tremendous healing power. When

we pray we are in a particular mood. This psychological factor creates a lot of

bodily changes which will act as healing power. Modern Science has proved beyond

doubt that Yoga asanas, music etc etc have also healing power. Visualize

that you are perfectly healthy. This psychological mechanism is the most

potent healing power.

Reading

Reading

Reading is a pleasure. It is a major source of knowledge. At the same time it is a highly dangerous activity. It may misguide us. It may thus ruin our life. There is no effective mechanism for selecting the desired reading materials. If there comes a mechanism, it will most probably damage the prospects of reading. For example, parents control children in reading certain matters. Same is the case with spiritual centers. They damage the very essence of reading. Too much reading will make a man a machine that amasses knowledge for no practical use at all. Again, a large volume of reading material is just trash. Reading this rubbish will eat away our energy, both physical and mental. Many a books, articles etc. are written with cunning aims. Readers become prey to these ideas and ideologies very easily and it will be very difficult to come out of these pitfalls. But if a reader keeps a mind that is searching always, he will naturally come across with those books which are liable to liberate one's mind. In fact, one becomes what one reads.

Fasting

Fasting

Almost in all religions fasting is practiced. It enables us to utilize the vital energy, the indwelling power within us. Fasting purifies our body and it has a soothing effect on our minds. It gives rest for our digestive system and other systems. Fasting enhances the process of elimination of waste from our body. Some people drink only water during fasting. Some others take fruit juice. The duration of fasting varies from one time meal to even 41 days. Mahatma Gandhi used fasting also as a powerful political weapon. For him it was a moral weapon also. In some religions the practice of fasting goes to the extreme level. If not properly monitored, fasting may lead to serious consequences, even death. During fasting we should take complete rest. Even reading is not advised. When to stop fasting and how are equally important. Usually fasting is broken with lime juice etc.What happens during fasting? Actually vital energy that is stored in our body is used during this time; deposited fat is used. There is a false notion that a large quantity of food is required for our body daily. In fact, food is only one of the panchabhoo0das[five elements] of which body is made up of and which are needed for the proper maintenance of body.

Nature cure

Nature cure
The technological explosion in the field of modern medicine is really exciting. Still modern medicine has some side-effects on human beings.Modern medicine gives more importance to symptomatic treatment which is suppressive in nature and this will naturally lead to more dangerous diseases. It is in this context that alternative medicine has got significance. The nature cure methods are based on the principle of non-violence. It aims to achieve total health through hygienic living. Our body originated from panchabhoodas and hence we require the blessings of sky, bright sunshine, fresh air,pure water and healthy food for total health. Fasting , pranayama,sunbath,vegetarianism etc. have thus become part and parcel of this system of medicine. Nature cure proclaims that all drug stimulants are poisons. The use of drugs and stimulants results in the wastage of vital energy which is the indwelling power to cure all diseases. We should know that "food is medicine and medicine is food". The lack of exercise, tension and improper eating habits create health problems and hence modern man requires a radical change in his life style. Disease is man -made. It is the punishment for his hygienic sins.

Spirituality

Spirituality is the most attractive thing in the world and at the same time it is full of pitfalls. In our modern world spirituality has been monopolized by organized religions. So the intelligent people generally turn their face against spirituality. They proclaim this whole thing is a farce. We put blame on masters without knowing that we ourselves are the culprits. The masters always spoke about spirituality beyond religion. They didn't create any religion. It is we who created the religions and these religions have become a burden on the shoulders of the mankind. In order to come out of this chaos, we have to go back to masters. But we know that there are fortresses around these masters. It is a tough task to break through these fortresses. Here, master's grace and our own earnestness are needed . Then we can see the bright light which is the opening to the real spirituality. It will lead us to continued evolution, which is the very aim of human life on earth. That is why it is so attractive and precious. Only with the grace of a master we can have this precious thing. If we are earnest the master can help us to overcome the hurdles in the journey. He will smash the structure of our thought and actions. Thus our innate brilliant innocence will naturally find its expression.