" God likes only the heroic and the strong-willed " (Spring Leaves - KMG)
Yes, one has to be heroic. One has to be strong-willed, to achieve anything. For that, one has to have a strong body, and a sound mind. Again, both are interrelated, and hence both have to be in good shape. However, the upkeep and maintenance of the body, to ensure its good health, is a prime necessity, and be given top priority. To enable this, it was mentioned last week that, one better live in tune with Nature. The great crusade undertaken by Dr. Mantena Satya-Narayana Raju concerning his 'Prakriti Jeevana Vidhaana' was referred to. Also, were given in this connection, the 'Pancha Dharma-s' enunciated by Dr. Raju. To re-state them, they are: 1. Jala Dharma 2. Aahaara Dharma 3. Vyaayaama Dharma 4. Visraanti Dharma 5. Visarjaka Dharma. It is now proposed to briefly present his explanations of them:
Yes, one has to be heroic. One has to be strong-willed, to achieve anything. For that, one has to have a strong body, and a sound mind. Again, both are interrelated, and hence both have to be in good shape. However, the upkeep and maintenance of the body, to ensure its good health, is a prime necessity, and be given top priority. To enable this, it was mentioned last week that, one better live in tune with Nature. The great crusade undertaken by Dr. Mantena Satya-Narayana Raju concerning his 'Prakriti Jeevana Vidhaana' was referred to. Also, were given in this connection, the 'Pancha Dharma-s' enunciated by Dr. Raju. To re-state them, they are: 1. Jala Dharma 2. Aahaara Dharma 3. Vyaayaama Dharma 4. Visraanti Dharma 5. Visarjaka Dharma. It is now proposed to briefly present his explanations of them:
1. Jala Dharma: There is no life without water. In our body, there is 68% water and the rest solids. Even in most of the natural eatables that Nature supplies, there is three-fourths water e.g., most of the fruits and vegs. Considering the way the body is constituted, one needs to take thrice the quantity of water to that of solid intake. It is said that, for its internal functioning itself, body needs about two-and-half litres of water. Hence, considering other needs also, Dr. Raju proposes a daily water intake of at least four liters, to fully cater to body's overall needs. He assures there is no need to fear that so much water may affect the kidneys. Of course, this much water is to be taken in instalments, after a substantial (about a third) portion in the morning on empty stomach. He even relates some easily observable symptoms to indicate the inadequacy of the water intake. However, he indicates a few things to be noted in this connection:
Water should not be taken during meals, or even immediately after. It be done half-an-hour before meals, and an hour or two after. If taken during and immediately after meals, it would get mixed up with the food paste under digestion, and get stuck with it till digestion be over. Also such water would dilute the hydro-chloric acid that is secreted for digestion, and affects the process. Always better to take water on empty stomach. Water taken early morning, effectively purifies the five litres of blood, and the millions of cells in the body, as also stomach and intestines.
2. Aahaara Dharma: Good health and good thoughts depend on good food intake. For this, in general, tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks, and even cool drinks, be better avoided. And when we say cool drinks, we should also include all very cool fresh-from-frig items including water. Even iced water be better avoided, as such chillness adversely affects stomach and intestines. Eating or drinking very chilly items during meals, is unhealthy. More importance in diet should be given to naturally available fresh fruits and vegs. Better to take in the morning (in place of tea or coffee) a glass of raw veg juice of say, cucumber (keera), bottle-gourd, gray pumpkin, snake-gourd, beetroot, carrot, tomato, and ridge-gourd(some four or more of them, indicated in order of preference), with some lemon juice and honey added to it. Also, good to take fresh sprouts of cereals, and nuts, for protein. Other beneficial items: Coconuts (they do not increase LDL cholestrol as alleged), ripe dates, sesame (for calcium), and groundnuts (for protein). Regarding rice, better is brown rice. Freshly ground wheat-floor be preferred, as also brown bread (of whole-wheat). Processed and junk foods be avoided. Salt, hot chilli powder, sugar or jaggery, ghee, and spices be taken as minimum as possible, especially salt and sugar.
2. Aahaara Dharma: Good health and good thoughts depend on good food intake. For this, in general, tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks, and even cool drinks, be better avoided. And when we say cool drinks, we should also include all very cool fresh-from-frig items including water. Even iced water be better avoided, as such chillness adversely affects stomach and intestines. Eating or drinking very chilly items during meals, is unhealthy. More importance in diet should be given to naturally available fresh fruits and vegs. Better to take in the morning (in place of tea or coffee) a glass of raw veg juice of say, cucumber (keera), bottle-gourd, gray pumpkin, snake-gourd, beetroot, carrot, tomato, and ridge-gourd(some four or more of them, indicated in order of preference), with some lemon juice and honey added to it. Also, good to take fresh sprouts of cereals, and nuts, for protein. Other beneficial items: Coconuts (they do not increase LDL cholestrol as alleged), ripe dates, sesame (for calcium), and groundnuts (for protein). Regarding rice, better is brown rice. Freshly ground wheat-floor be preferred, as also brown bread (of whole-wheat). Processed and junk foods be avoided. Salt, hot chilli powder, sugar or jaggery, ghee, and spices be taken as minimum as possible, especially salt and sugar.
3. Vyaayaama Dharma: In modern life-style, with innumerable gadgets and facilities, physical exercise has become a casuality! Exercise helps in proper digestion, and in conveying digested food-essence to various parts of body, and, finally in expelling waste from the body. Brisk exercise much helps the system. At least, Pranayama and yogic aasana-s be resorted to.
4. Visraanti Dharma: This does not mean idle rest! It implies giving rest, not only to the tired muscles, nerves and limbs, but also to the digestive system (stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas), which is possible only after digestion is complete. The digestive apparatus should get seven to eight hours rest, along with sleep. This is feasible only if the evening dinner is taken by six-thirty or seven, so that by about ten, digestion be complete.
5. Visarjaka Dharma: After the useful essence from food is extracted, waste matter is produced everyday in the body. This should be effectively expelled from the body, thru bowel movement. Else, constipation, and the many consequent ills, are developed. This expelling process is set in motion during sleep, after digestion is complete. For proper bowel movement, the following help: Adequate water intake, taking fibrous foods (brown rice, brown bread etc), early dinner, consuming raw coconut, eating fresh fruits and occasioally raw veg salads, and avoiding processed and junk foods. Also, of course, adequate exercise.
Well, these are the basic expositions of the Prakriti Jeevana Vidhaana of Dr. M.S. Raju.
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