based on the teachings of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. These are the slides of a presentation by Dada Rainjitananda.

1. Food, Cells, Physical and
Mental Development
Dada Rainjitananda
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2. Cells
Human body is composed of countless cells
There are two kinds of cells
Protozoic
Metazoic

3. The Human Physical Structure
All parts of the human body are composed of this two
types of cells.
The entire human structure can be regarded as one
metazoic cell

4. The Human Being
Human beings have their individual mind and soul.
Every cell has also their own individual mind and soul
The mind of the cells is different from the human mind

5. The Human Mind
The human mind is:
The unit microcosm
Plus the collection of the minds of the metazoic and
protozoic cells.
The unit mind is inseparably related to each of its cells
and the mind of the cells have a relation with the unit
mind.

6. Life of a cell
Generally a cell lives 21 days, dies and is replaced by new
cells
When you rub your body some dirt comes off, even
when the body is covered. These are actually mostly
dead cells.
In old age the old cells decay and new cells are produced
in lesser number and get less nourishment

7. Cells grow out of light, air, water and the food we eat.
The nature of food and drink have its effect on the cells
and consequently on the human mind.

9. 3 Types of Energy
1. Sentient
2. Mutative
3. Static

10. 3 Types of Food
1. Sentient
Conducive for mental and physical well-being
2. Mutative
3. Static
Harmful for the mind – may or may not be good for the
body

11. The Human Mind
Conscious
Subconscious
Unconscious
Supramental
Subliminal
Causal

12. The position for meditation
Padmasana – the lotus pose

13. Step by Step to the Lotus 1
Ankle-knee pose

14. Step by Step to the Lotus 2

15. Step by Step to the Lotus 3
 Half-Lotus

16. Step by Step to the Lotus - 4
Full Lotus

17. Mantra Meditation
Mantras are words or thoughts with
A vibration
A rhythm
A meaning…
…which help to liberate the mind from the disturbances
of the outer layers and…
…merge in the depth of the inner layers.

18. Mantra Meditation
The mantra establish a connection between the
microcosm and the Macrocosm
In Ananda Marga we use two types of mantras
Universal Mantra
Personal Mantra

19. Our Practice Today
Today we will practice meditation with the universal
mantra
Baba Nam Kevalam – All is Cosmic Consciousness

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