This document discusses the benefits of silence based on teachings from ancient Sanskrit texts. It provides several reasons why silence is recommended during certain activities like defecation, urination, sexual intercourse, bleeding, cleaning teeth, and eating. Maintaining silence helps avoid distractions that can interfere with physiological processes and autonomic nervous system activity. More broadly, learning to be silent can lead to inner peace and harmony as it allows one to observe the nature of thoughts and connect to the universe. The document recommends silence as a practical strategy that can provide benefits in negotiations and interactions.
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The document discusses the concept of equality and Namasmaran. It argues that imposing uniformity on things like culture, food, and salaries stems from misguided trends and does not lead to true equality. True equality embraces diversity and creating an environment where all can blossom. It describes Namasmaran as remembering the name of God, gurus, or other holy figures through practices like chanting, music, or alone time. Namasmaran helps reconnect one's true self and is a form of meditation and yoga that can benefit all people, regardless of beliefs.
Dr. Shriniwas Janardan Kashalikar wrote a new study of the Bhagavad Gita containing 12 pages of commentary and discussion. He addresses questions about the differences between sanyasa and yoga, their relevance to common people, and the practical implications of swadharma and yoga. He emphasizes sticking to one's duties and responsibilities while remaining detached from selfish desires and results. The commentary also explores how renunciation coupled with right action can lead to merging with cosmic consciousness.
The document discusses the meaning of equality and Namasmaran, a practice of remembering God's name. It argues that [1] blindly preaching equality can lead to its misapplication if not studied properly with respect to justice, [2] Namasmaran helps develop a holistic perspective by reorienting one's being to their true self, and [3] Namasmaran is the "yoga of yoga" as it is the culmination of consciousness associated with all activities and traditions.
The document discusses forgetting oneself during namasmaran (remembrance of a divine name). It explains that forgetting oneself in this context does not mean becoming oblivious, but rather forgetting individual doubts and focusing on remedying situations from their root cause. By engaging in namasmaran, one can focus on and work with the unchanging controlling center or Paramatma, rather than being distracted by ever-changing illusions of maya. Feedback from other namasmaran practitioners is welcome.
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The document discusses holistic management of global recession through spiritual practices like Namasmaran. It argues that current economic development is narrow and leads to problems. Namasmaran involves remembering God/gurus and can help overcome sectarian thinking by connecting people to their true selves. Practicing Namasmaran on a large scale could help manage recession by fostering cooperation over competition and meeting needs sustainably rather than through wastefulness.
The document discusses the concept of equality and Namasmaran. It argues that imposing uniformity on things like culture, food, and salaries stems from misguided trends and does not lead to true equality. True equality embraces diversity and creating an environment where all can blossom. It describes Namasmaran as remembering the name of God, gurus, or other holy figures through practices like chanting, music, or alone time. Namasmaran helps reconnect one's true self and is a form of meditation and yoga that can benefit all people, regardless of beliefs.
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Namasmaran means remembering the name of God or one's true self, and helps connect all facets of one's being to blossom into their cosmic self over time.
It links thoughts, feelings, instincts and actions into integrity and cements bonds between individuals, families, communities and beyond.
Namasmaran is a practice that brings spiritualism into daily life and catalyzes the reunification of the spiritual and material. It is a means to increasing awareness of one's true self.
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Yoga is discussed by many scholars but often drifts from common people's lives, either becoming an ascetic practice or just physical exercises. Yoga is actually an art of managing one's life like riding a horse. Indian society was damaged by past forces like regimentation and individualism, so it is important to re-explore scriptural wisdom through the simultaneous practice of yoga, which involves reorienting oneself for individual and universal blossoming through purification. The simplest way to revitalize mainstream lifestyles is through the practice of NAMASMARAN.
Yoga is conceived in many ways and is a connection between one's global perspective, thoughts, emotions, and actions in every sphere of life. It also connects metabolic, endocrine, autonomic, and central nervous system activities as well as the right and left cerebral cortex. This yoga can be achieved through NAMASMARAN, as one can verify.
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1) Nishkama karma in the Bhagavad Gita refers to action without attachment to the results or expectations of outcomes.
2) It is difficult but important to focus on the action itself without getting distracted by or obsessed with desires for particular outcomes.
3) The most evolved actions become more subtle and less attached to subjective experiences of cause and effect, such that ownership of actions and their results ceases. One such action is namasmaran, or remembrance of God.
The document discusses the principles of yoga. It states that there are three components to human response - cognition, affect, and conation. The final stage of yoga is the union of these three components, where one senses beyond normal capacity, feels on a deep emotional level, and responds in a way that transcends typical action. This culmination represents the accurate perception, personal satisfaction, and benevolence towards others that defines the ultimate goal of individual and universal progress through conscious evolution. Remembering God's name, as inspired by a guru, can help ensure this process of yoga.
Yoga and superjoy can lead to a union at physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels that overcomes differences and disputes. The highest union is a spiritual one between a true guru and disciple that dissolves contradictions like theism and atheism. Regular remembrance of God's name through NAMASMARAN can help achieve this spiritual union within oneself and between a master and student, which the world needs to encompass all differences.
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The author felt suffocated by concepts of God that demanded unquestioning surrender and challenged individual freedom. However, through practicing Namasmaran - remembering divine names - the author realized there is no need to believe or disbelieve in God. Namasmaran can be practiced like daily habits and leads to objective changes in individuals and the universe becoming self-evident. Prejudices about theists and atheists also disappear through Namasmaran.
This document expresses the author's reflections on the complexities and mysteries of human existence through poetic lines describing various experiences and phenomena, such as emotions, relationships, life events, human creativity and frailty, and the vastness of the universe. The author signs off by asking the reader if they also feel and contemplate these profound aspects of life.
Namasmaran means remembering the name of God, one's guru, or great souls through repetition. It can be done silently, loudly, with music, alone or in a group, and with or without counting beads. The practice aims to reunify one's physiological being with one's true self. As remembering one's true self is the culmination of individual consciousness, namasmaran serves as the "yoga of yoga," bringing all activities and techniques to a state of unified cosmic consciousness. It is a means to realize this super-bounty of cosmic consciousness available to all.
Anusandhan is a state of being connected to one's true self, which traditions identify as God as inspired by the Guru. This state has surpassed subjective prejudices and is associated solely with global welfare. It has no petty pursuits or mean considerations, and is an objective state that has a benevolent effect of facilitating freedom for the entire universe. Anusandhan can also be considered the state of ultimate freedom in the truest sense.
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The Vishnu Sahasranam is a famous hymn from the Mahabharata containing around 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu. These names are descriptive terms that provide insight into existence, the true self, the universe, cosmic consciousness, and their dynamic interactions. Those who learn the Vishnu Sahasranam may not understand it initially but will gradually blossom and appreciate its enlightening insights as they gain more life experiences.
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Zero is an important mathematical concept that gives meaning and structure but its existence is complex. Zero represents nothingness or absence, but nothingness cannot truly exist on its own - zero only has meaning in relation to other entities like time, space, and an observer. The concept of zero has paradoxically led to ideas of endings and death, though its origins and nature remain uncertain and indeterminate. This document raises philosophical questions about the nature and existence of zero.
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Namasmaran means remembering the name of God or one's true self, and helps connect all facets of one's being to blossom into their cosmic self over time.
It links thoughts, feelings, instincts and actions into integrity and cements bonds between individuals, families, communities and beyond.
Namasmaran is a practice that brings spiritualism into daily life and catalyzes the reunification of the spiritual and material. It is a means to increasing awareness of one's true self.
Conceptual stress refers to stress arising from deficiencies or inaccuracies in one's conceptual framework for understanding the world. In modern life, changes are happening rapidly and our past guidelines are proving inadequate, leading to a state of helplessness. Cancer phobia is an example, where inappropriate views of cancer can lead to excessive fear and anxiety. Conceptual stress involves defective perceptions, thoughts, emotions and physical needs associated with abnormal brain activity. It is minimal in those with a self-centered outlook, and maximum in those with a global perspective trying to address societal problems, particularly when solutions are difficult to implement effectively. Managing conceptual stress requires evolving one's conceptual framework to achieve greater harmony with the universe.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Y O G A, M A N A G E M E N T A N D N A M A S M A R A N D Rspgondhale
Yoga is discussed by many scholars but often drifts from common people's lives, either becoming an ascetic practice or just physical exercises. Yoga is actually an art of managing one's life like riding a horse. Indian society was damaged by past forces like regimentation and individualism, so it is important to re-explore scriptural wisdom through the simultaneous practice of yoga, which involves reorienting oneself for individual and universal blossoming through purification. The simplest way to revitalize mainstream lifestyles is through the practice of NAMASMARAN.
Yoga is conceived in many ways and is a connection between one's global perspective, thoughts, emotions, and actions in every sphere of life. It also connects metabolic, endocrine, autonomic, and central nervous system activities as well as the right and left cerebral cortex. This yoga can be achieved through NAMASMARAN, as one can verify.
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1) Nishkama karma in the Bhagavad Gita refers to action without attachment to the results or expectations of outcomes.
2) It is difficult but important to focus on the action itself without getting distracted by or obsessed with desires for particular outcomes.
3) The most evolved actions become more subtle and less attached to subjective experiences of cause and effect, such that ownership of actions and their results ceases. One such action is namasmaran, or remembrance of God.
The document discusses the principles of yoga. It states that there are three components to human response - cognition, affect, and conation. The final stage of yoga is the union of these three components, where one senses beyond normal capacity, feels on a deep emotional level, and responds in a way that transcends typical action. This culmination represents the accurate perception, personal satisfaction, and benevolence towards others that defines the ultimate goal of individual and universal progress through conscious evolution. Remembering God's name, as inspired by a guru, can help ensure this process of yoga.
Yoga and superjoy can lead to a union at physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual levels that overcomes differences and disputes. The highest union is a spiritual one between a true guru and disciple that dissolves contradictions like theism and atheism. Regular remembrance of God's name through NAMASMARAN can help achieve this spiritual union within oneself and between a master and student, which the world needs to encompass all differences.
Zero is an important mathematical concept that gives meaning and structure but its existence is complex. Zero represents nothingness or absence, but nothingness cannot truly exist on its own - zero only has meaning in relation to other entities like time, space, and an observer. The concept of zero has paradoxically led to ideas of endings and death, though its origins and nature remain uncertain and indeterminate. This document raises philosophical questions about the nature and existence of zero.
The Vishnu Sahasranam is a famous hymn from the Mahabharata containing around 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu. These names are descriptive terms that provide insight into existence, the true self, the universe, cosmic consciousness, and their dynamic interactions. Those who learn the Vishnu Sahasranam, especially children to have a longer life, may not understand it initially but will gradually blossom and appreciate its enlightening insights as they experience more of life.
The author felt suffocated by concepts of God that demanded unquestioning surrender and challenged individual freedom. However, through practicing Namasmaran - remembering divine names - the author realized there is no need to believe or disbelieve in God. Namasmaran can be practiced like daily habits and leads to objective changes in individuals and the universe becoming self-evident. Prejudices about theists and atheists also disappear through Namasmaran.
This document expresses the author's reflections on the complexities and mysteries of human existence through poetic lines describing various experiences and phenomena, such as emotions, relationships, life events, human creativity and frailty, and the vastness of the universe. The author signs off by asking the reader if they also feel and contemplate these profound aspects of life.
Namasmaran means remembering the name of God, one's guru, or great souls through repetition. It can be done silently, loudly, with music, alone or in a group, and with or without counting beads. The practice aims to reunify one's physiological being with one's true self. As remembering one's true self is the culmination of individual consciousness, namasmaran serves as the "yoga of yoga," bringing all activities and techniques to a state of unified cosmic consciousness. It is a means to realize this super-bounty of cosmic consciousness available to all.
Anusandhan is a state of being connected to one's true self, which traditions identify as God as inspired by the Guru. This state has surpassed subjective prejudices and is associated solely with global welfare. It has no petty pursuits or mean considerations, and is an objective state that has a benevolent effect of facilitating freedom for the entire universe. Anusandhan can also be considered the state of ultimate freedom in the truest sense.
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The Vishnu Sahasranam is a famous hymn from the Mahabharata containing around 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu. These names are descriptive terms that provide insight into existence, the true self, the universe, cosmic consciousness, and their dynamic interactions. Those who learn the Vishnu Sahasranam may not understand it initially but will gradually blossom and appreciate its enlightening insights as they gain more life experiences.
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This document provides an overview of holistic treatment options for neck and back pain authored by Dr. Shriniwas Janardan Kashalikar. It discusses the concept of holistic health and total stress management. It then outlines remedies from Ayurveda, allopathy, exercises, diet, posture, utilities, morning ablutions, body movements, yoga, massage, and homeopathy that can help address neck and back pain. The most important healing principle, according to the author, is to practice daily remembrance of God in order to overcome petty forces that trap and suffocate individuals.
2. It is interesting to see how speech
reflects the mind of a person and in
turn how regulation of the process of
speech has beneficial influence on
mind!
One of the shlokas (verses in Sanskrut)
says,
3. PAPENAIVA NRUNAANAM
VAANEE BHAVET
KATUKABHASHINEE
DAINYA MAATSARYA
PARAMAA
SHUBHAASHUBHAVIVARJITA
Meaning:
It is because of diseased mind with
utmost lowliness and jealousy that the
speech becomes scalding with no
concern whatsoever for about the
welfare or otherwise of the listener.
In Geeta it is said,
4. ANUDVEGAKARAM VAAKYAM
SAYAM PRIYA HITAN CHA YAT
SVAADHYAAYAABHYASAN
CHAIVA VANGMAYM TAPA
UCCHYATE
GEETA 17.15
Meaning:
Speech which does not humiliate and
thereby hurt the listener is true and
pleasant and beneficial; is really the
product of penance involving the entire
neurophysiological and neuromuscular
processes of speech and articulation
respectively.
5. There is another shloka which
advocates silence during certain
physiological acts.
UTSARGE MAITHUNE CHAIVA
PRASTRAVE DANTADHAAVNE
SHRAADDHE BHOJANAKALE
CHA
SHATSU MAUNAM
SAMAACHARET
Meaning:
During defecation, urination, removal
of secretions (dirt) of nose, skin, ear
and eyes, during sexual intercourse,
6. during bleeding, cleaning of teeth,
during SHRAADDHA (ritual
performed to commemorate pay
homage to the forefathers, on the
occasion their death anniversary) and
while eating food one should observe
silence i.e. speechlessness.
During defecation usually there is
breath holding and contraction of
abdominal muscles. This is essential
for building adequate pressure in the
abdomen so as to move the feces
towards anus. Due to talking the breath
holding ceases and the abdominal
7. muscles also relax and distraction is
caused creating difficulty in
defecation.
Urination also involves increase in
pressure in the abdomen and also in
the urinary bladder. Talking can alter
these pressures and hence the urinary
flow can be disturbed.
When we are removing the secretions
from nose [respiratory secretions],
skin, ears and eyes we should be
careful to remove the dirt carefully so
as to avoid trauma to theses structures
8. In general, all the excretory processes,
viz. defecation, urination, respiratory
secretions, sweating, secretions in the
ear and eye involve autonomic nervous
activity linked with reticular formation
in the brain. Talking can alter
respiration, activity of reticular
formation, and activity of mind,
autonomic nervous activity, endocrine
and metabolic activity and also the
excretory activity.
Sexual intercourse invariably involves
autonomic activity and hence it is
9. strongly recommended that silence is
observed during sexual intercourse. It
is important because the intensity of
the emotional integration and depth of
ecstasy are apparently hindered due to
talking during sexual intercourse.
Bleeding can either be physiological
bleeding as in case of menstrual
bleeding or trauma [injury].
The process of bleeding and arrest of
bleeding are tremendously influenced
by cardiovascular activity, which in
turn is influenced by autonomic
10. nervous activity. Hence talking that
disturbs autonomic activity is
recommended to be avoided.
During cleaning of the teeth there is a
prayerful attitude with respect to the
plants or herbs used in the process. So
talking is avoided. But from practical
point of view, talking during cleaning
of teeth and gums can cause
inadvertent biting of fingers or injury
to the oral cavity.
During SHRAADDHA silence is
probably advised solely for
11. maintaining pious atmosphere, which
is understandable.
During eating the silence advised to
avoid vulgar and even mundane
thoughts being articulated [thereby
hindering the sanctity of the eating] on
the one hand and to avoid accidental
regurgitation of food in the trachea on
the other.
It can be seen how thoughtful our
ancestors were; with respect to
understanding of life! It has to be
appreciated these are relatively
12. superficial aspects of keeping silence.
There may be more explanations as
well.
Learning to keep silence in terms of
avoiding talk is a very preliminary
process of achieving real silence,
which is called KARMANI AKARMA
in Geeta [4.18], and which is full of
peace and activity. It is very real and
deepest personal experience and also
the cosmic phenomenon that links one
with the universe.
14. If we keep quiet for sometime, then we
can easily observe the turbulence of
thoughts, which keep on crowding our
minds. This observation tells us that
the thoughts are neither our creation
nor are restricted to our body. They are
the results of the interactions between
cosmos and us and illustrate the
continuity between an individual and
the universe.
Keeping silence has a humorous and
practical implication also.
15. AATMANO MUKHADOSHENA
BADHYANTE SHUKA SAARIKA
BAKASTATRA NA BDHYANTE
MAUNAM SARVAARTHA
SAADHANAM
Meaning:
Inappropriate [too long, too harsh,
stupid, meaningless, too enticing]
speech is a cause of slavery,
imprisonment or other type of losses.
Ability to remain silent is extremely
beneficial. This is clear from the
examples of SAARIKA and parrot that
are caught and kept in cage whereas
crane is left free! Hence while
16. negotiating in business or in politics or
even playing cards, silence can play a
pivotal role!
DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR