Workings of manipura cakra + 2 more

Baba

Workings of manipura cakra

Namaskar,

In Ananda Marga, all are deeply involved in psycho-spiritual practices each and every day. Our lives move ahead singing kiirtan, doing sadhana, and absorbing the mind in His svadhyaya. In this way, the higher cakras are benefited immensely, and one can progress along the path of spirituality.
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Digestion & cakras

After being on the path for some time,, many margiis begin to notice that there are many foods which they can no longer digest. And, in fact, it is well known that many margiis (both wts and family people) suffer from a variety of stomach related diseases-- primarily due to indigestion.

It is not uncommon for margiis to have a difficult time digesting even sentient foods, while in the general society there are non-margiis who eat just about anything and do not seem to suffer any digestive problems at all. The question then becomes— why does this happen?

According to Baba, as the higher cakras become strengthened, oftentimes the lower cakras weaken. So those sadhakas who remain involved in more subtle pursuits such as sadhana and spiritual talks etc, their upper cakras are more developed and their lower cakras lose their strength. Whereas those non-margiis who never do sadhana have strong lower cakras and undeveloped higher cakras.


A'nanda Ma'rgiis should be universally fit

All along, Baba's divine direction is that every Ananda Margii should be healthy and adept in all the spheres of life and be able to do all kinds of social service.

Baba says, "Every person who joins Ananda Marga...has to strive to develop and strengthen the mind. Everyone has to work for a strong and healthy body...Every member of the Marga has to physically serve others...Every individual thus becomes universally fit." (1)

Thus, Ananda Margiis have to be balanced and capable in all the trifarious activities of life. Furthermore, Baba describes who is an ideal Ananda Margii.
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Prout philosophy states, "Sadvipra leadership is the ideal form of leadership. Such leaders will be physically fit, mentally developed and spiritually elevated." (2)

By these above descriptions, it is clear that Baba wants that we should be vibrant and competent in all the spheres of life-- and, for that to happen, all the cakras, even the lower ones, should be healthy and strong.


Agnya'shaya: the man'ipura cakra

As we all know, the third cakra of the human body is the man'ipura carka, and it is basically mutative or rajasik in nature. Even then it has tremendous import on the human structure. Even though it is one of the lower cakras, it has great significance in the development of a well-rounded human being. Here are some of Baba's facts and figures about this third cakra.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "Igneous plexus (man'ipura cakra) -- agni man'd'ala." (3)

Ananda Marga philosophy explains, "In the igneous plexus, or man'ipura cakra, there is the maximum accumulation of heat. It is the shelter of heat, and is known as agnya'shaya in Sanskrit. It is also known as maha'shaya, meaning "the shelter of greatness", because it is the centre of the body. The igneous plexus or agni man'd'ala contains within its fold the ten glands and sub-glands of the man'ipura cakra. The area of the man'd'ala is greater than that of the cakra." (4)

So the entire region of the manipura carka is quite complex and is looked upon as the controlling point of the human body. In addition, here are the various tendencies of mind or vrttis which are controlled by the man'ipura cakra.
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Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The man'ipura cakra: This cakra is located at the navel. It controls ten propensities:  lajja' [shyness, shame], pishunata' [sadistic tendency], iirs'a' [envy], sus'upti [staticity, sleepiness], vis'a'da [melancholia], kas'a'ya [peevishness], trs'n'a' [yearning for acquisition], moha [infatuation], ghrn'a' [hatred, revulsion] and bhaya [fear]." (5)

Thus it is highly important to keep this man'ipura cakra strong. If it becomes weak not only will our digestion suffer, but also all kinds of undesirable mental tendencies will creep into the mind.


How to keep cakras strong

Our shuddhis, our tattva dharana (third lesson), our cakra shodhana (fifth lesson) and our entire system of sadhana keep the cakras balanced. Even then, as the mind rises, more attention is given to those higher cakras– those upper cakras where we repeat our ista mantra and do our Guru dhyana. In that case, invariably, the higher cakras strengthen, and the lower cakras weaken.

To help balance this, Baba prescribes various asanas for us to practice since the asanas help strengthen particular cakras. And this has a major benefit on the entire human structure-- both physical and mental. 

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "By performing a'sanas regularly, human beings can control the propensities attached to each cakra, and hence the thoughts which arise in their minds and their behaviour. This is because a'sanas have a profound effect on the glands and sub-glands." (6)

So keeping all the cakras healthy and balanced through the twice daily practice of asanas is an important aspect of the life of each and every sadhaka. If we fail to do this, we will suffer from all sorts of deficiencies, physical and mental.
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Manipura cakra: psychic tendencies & pracara

Some are under the misconception that doing asanas only addresses one's physical ailments. And while it is certainly true that the regular practice of asanas both prevents and cures the onset of various diseases and maladies, it is also true that asanas also correct and benefit one's mental inclinations as well. Here, Baba clearly tells the relationship between public fear and shyness and the man'ipura cakra.

Ananda Marga philosophy says, "If someone has a great fear of public speaking, it means his man'ipura cakra is weak." (7)

And here Baba tells how the practice of asanas will help cure this mental weakness.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Mayu'ra'sana [peacock posture] has a pressurizing effect on the man'ipura cakra. The secretions of the glands and sub-glands of the man'ipura cakra and the propensities associated with them will become more balanced if this a'sana is practised regularly. If someone has a great fear of public speaking, it means her man'ipura cakra is weak. Through the regular practice of mayu'ra'sana, this propensity will be controlled and fear will be eliminated." (8)

It is well known that peacocks can digest anything-- even poisonous snakes, so mayu'ra'sana will surely aid in digestion. But that is not all — it will cure all sorts of mental weaknesses like fear of public speaking. That is Baba's above teaching.
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Manipura cakra: psychic tendencies & pracara (cont)

Thus, asanas like mayu'ra'sana, uddayan mudra, agnisara mudra, and yoga'sana which have a pressurzing effect on the man'ipura cakra will produce similar beneficial effects, like enhancing one's public speaking.

That is why our asana practice will have a tremendous effect on our ability to do pracara. We have so many good sadhakas in our Marga who have so much to offer the world, yet we see that most of the planet is not yet interested in AM-- or has not even heard of it. But, as we become more courageous and speak more consistently and openly in public, then surely the citizens of this globe will become more and more attracted to Ananda Marga. So all A'nanda Ma'rgiis should endeavour to be more involved in pracara, and, in that way, our Marga will grow and we can fill the world with sweetness.

So we should be vigilant in all our AM practices and strengthen all the cakras and become ideal in every respect.
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Prout philosophy states, "Sadvipra leadership is the ideal form of leadership. Such leaders will be physically fit, mentally developed and spiritually elevated." (9)


Conclusion

By Baba's grace, the day is not far when all will be brought into the beautiful fold of our Ananda Marga. May we courageously strive ever onwards towards this goal.

Ananda Marga Caryácarya states, "Remember, until every person in the universe accepts the A'nanda Ma'rga ideololgy, you have no opportunity to rest." (10)

Namaskar,
Cinmay

Manipura cakra & umbilicus

Here, below, Baba tells more about the man'ipura carka.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The man'ipura area is the primary location of deha'gni [bodily fire], the main sphere of the existence of vitality. An unborn baby, through the medium of this man'ipura cakra, remains joined with the mother's body by means of the umbilical cord. And through this medium the lymph from the mother's body penetrates into the body of the infant. That is why this part of the human organism is not incinerated by the normal temperatures of fire. After a cremation the descendants of the deceased carry this part away from the funeral pyre, along with the bone remnants, and ultimately throw it into the Ganges. This is known as asthivisarjana [immersion of the bone remnants]." (11)


Man'ipura cakra balanced: pu'raka'nta vs recaka'nta

Both noaka'sana (boat pose), also known as dhanura'sana (bow pose), and cakra'sana (wheel pose) help a lot in the development and strengthening of the man'ipura cakra. Noakasana is done inhaling upwards with the navel pressed to the ground. While cakra'sana is done inhaling upwards with the navel pointed to the sky. Thus both of these a'sanas are classified as recaka'nta, since they both end while exhaling, or while releasing the air from the body. In contrast, there are some asanas that end while inhaling such as utkat' pashcimotta'na'sana (difficult upward seated forward bend). Such a'sanas are known as pu'raka'nta since they end while filling the lungs with air. All these three asanas mentioned herein-- whether they be pu'raka'nta or recaka'nta-- exercise the man'ipura cakra.
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Please refer to Caryacarya part three for more information about these specific poses and about asanas in general. In addition, always consult with an acarya or qualified member of our Marga before undertaking the practice of asanas or before adding new asanas to your current practice. This is also Baba's guideline. 


Shy to say Baba is Parama Purusa

There are many spiritual groups who openly tout their guru as being divine. They are very open and adamant about their position, and publicly hold their guru
in the highest way. In AM, while all have mundane respect for Baba internally, sometimes in the public platform we find that a few in AM who don’t feel bhtakti inside and have no sadhana are hesitant to show great esteem for Baba. Especially, some jinanis think, "I can say Baba is a great thinker or a great linguist etc, but I cannot say that He is Parama Purusa." And there are a variety of other ways that people express their concerns for not wanting to refer to Baba as Divine or Taraka Brahma. Perhaps you may have seen how some are shy to talk about Baba's true greatness and real nature in public.

With regards to Lord Krsna and Lord Shiva, all know that these two entities are Parama Purusa so, side by side, to say that Krsna plays the flute or that Shiva created dance, then that is alright because already those Entities are known as God. However, this is not the case with Baba. He is "glorified" by jinanis as being a grammarian or linguist, but it is not stated that He is Parama Purusa as well. In that case the public gets the wrong impression. And that is not easy to correct. Forever and ever they will just think that Baba is a grammarian.
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It is similar to this. Let's say you are the president of one company and on the weekend you decided to sweep the driveway of your house, and in the newspaper it is reported on the front page that you are a sweeper without mentioning that you are also the president of one company. In that case, your stature was brought down. Same with Baba when He is praised for being a grammarian and not mentioning that He is also Parama Purusa. That is the critical issue.

References
1. Prout in a Nutshell Part 11, Ananda Marga - A Revolution
2. Prout in a Nutshell Part 21, Nuclear Revolution
3. Yoga Psychology, Plexi and Microvita
4. Yoga Psychology, Plexi and Microvita
5. Yoga Psychology, Glands and Sub-glands
6. Yoga Psychology, Glands and Sub-glands
7. Yoga Psychology, Glands and Sub-glands
8. Yoga Psychology, Glands and Sub-glands
9. Prout in a Nutshell Part 21, Nuclear Revolution
10. Caryácarya Part 2, Miscellaneous, Point #6
11. Yoga Psychology, Under the Shelter of the Guru

== Section 2: Prabhat Samgiita ==

I declared You as dead

"Tiirthe tomáre khunjiá páiini, gáne dharivár prayás kori..." (Prabhat Samgiita #4874)

Purport:

O’ Parama Purusa, I searched for You in different so-called holy places like - Tiljala, Jamalpur, Varanasi, Puri, Mecca, Rome, Jerusalem; and, I also went to  so-called holy land Ananda Nagar, and the top of the Himalayan mountain ranges etc, but I utterly failed to find You. My whole approach was meaningless, a waste of time, and based on dogma and ignorance. I was just indulged in lies and hypocrisy. That is why I was met with failure and could not succeed in getting You. By Your grace, now I am returning back on the path of satya, eternal truth. I am trying to reach You through spiritual songs, dance, and kiirtana. 

Baba, I heard that You remain in Your heavenly abode, satya loka, while I lie in the deepest, darkest depths at the bottom of the underworld, drowned in all kinds of vices, dogmas, and groupism. I declared You as dead. I thought that with the virtue of attending so-called MPD annual death ceremony annually in October I will get Your blessings. Hari, I will get you. I thought I could have Your close proximity by my ritualistic pújá, dogmatic arcaná, offering of sweets, and dakśińá money to the priest wts, giving black money to ‘big dadas’. I believed by this way I would get punya. But instead it was all for naught.

O’ my Supreme Entity, Baba, I thought You resided very far away. That’s why I was not getting You. I was thinking that You are not within my reach. Now I am trying hard to dye my mind in Your colour. Baba, Your cosmic attractive force is not pulling me. I don’t feel You drawing me near. To get You I have started doing my part - japa, dhyana, sadhana pranayama etc. Now I feel Your grace...


Notes for Prabhat Samgiita #4874:

[1] Ritualistic puja: Any type of worship that involves praying and making offerings to an idol, going to so-called tiirthas, singing hymns to the idol etc

[2] Arcana: Any worship done with external paraphernalia or worldly offerings such as flowers, sandalwood., colours etc. Some dogmatic Hindu worshipers collect physical articles, lamps, and flowers and do certain rituals to honour and call the Lord. That is arcana. In our Ananda Marga way of life, there is no place for that kind of physical, external, and ritualistic approach. It simply does not belong. 
And Baba tells us, "The type of worship which is performed with selfish motive and external paraphernalia is called arca or arcana." (1)  

[3] Daksina: Offering in cash and kind (sweets, money) made to the dogmatic priest.

Reference
1. Namah Shivaya Shantaya, Shiva's Teachings – 2 (continued) (Discourse 14)

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Namaskar,

Who does not know, Ananda Marga Yogic Treatments book states, “Dyspepsia originates from unbalanced food habits. Eating when one is not hungry or only half hungry is harmful in this disease. So is eating rich food for days together, using intoxicants, eating tasty food out of greed alone, not taking rest after the meal before running off to the office, or taking a bellyful of food (according to the scriptures, it is desirable to fill the stomach halfway with food, one quarter with water, and to keep one quarter empty for free movement of air); refraining from doing physical labour and, over and above this, doing strenuous mental work or indulging in sex, is also harmful in this disease.” (1)

Overeating is a common phenomenon amongst greedy people during feasts and festivals around the globe. People even consciously say to themselves, "Today I am not going to overeat at such-and-such feast", but still they do it, due to greed. When people eat something that they feel is tasty and delicious, then they are prone to overeating. The problem is pervasive within the community of greedy-eaters.

Modern medical science and our Ananda Marga philosophy both state that overeating invites various diseases and decreases the lifespan. That is why in family life and the general society, people try to control their eating. This issue of over-eating is a big problem at present. Now is the time steps must be made for educating the people, curtailing the problem, and preventing it from occurring in the future.

How primitive humans used to chew cud

Those primitive humans had little security in life. They lived moment to moment - captive to the weather and harsh ways of nature - never knowing when they would be able to find food again. Life was unsettled. So when the opportunity came to eat, they would purposely eat extra food and store excess food in the appendix and then regurgitate that food later when they would feel hungry. Indeed nature supplied them with "a second stomach" and with their mental force they could regurgitate that food.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "Human beings used to have an appendix to their intestines for accumulated or excess food. As it was needed this food would stimulate salivation in the mouth and be fully eaten and digested. The proper eating and digesting of the surplus food in the appendix is called romanthana in Sanskrit and ja'bar ka't'a' in Bengali. In good English we call it "rumination" and in spoken English "chewing the cud"...As the certainty of food supplies gradually increased, the need for a corporal appendix to the intestines lessened. Eventually there was even not the slightest need for it. Today a small vestige of it remains in the human body although it is no longer used in times of distress. Human beings have lost the capacity to ruminate." (2)

For thousands of years then those primitive humans followed this path:

Uncertainty about future food -> when getting excess food then eat extra (more than what can fit in the stomach) -> store excess food in the appendix -> hunger comes -> regurgitate food from the appendix -> chew and swallow that regurgitated food -> fully digest that food in the stomach.

That was a central pattern of life. It was how those early human beings survived. Most herbivore animals still do this type of thing.

So this manner of eating is an old human trait yet completely different from the overeating that takes place nowadays which is a result of human greed. Actually in the days of old, it was out of necessity and the excess food was stored. It was not overeating per se; it did not all go into the stomach. Today however, all the food we eat does go into the stomach. In that case it most definitely is overeating based on greed. Nobody gives way to overeating when they do not like the taste of something. However, if they think something is sumptuous then driven by greed they will overeat, distend their belly, and harm the body.


Modernity & human appendix

Nowadays, in many lands, people's lives are more settled. This applies to food as well. People have kitchens, a stock of food, and cooking facilities etc. In brief, we are able to plan our meals - we usually know exactly when we are going to eat next. Because of all these modern developments, we have lost the power of regurgitation. Our bodies can no longer do that. That is what Baba has explained.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "As the certainty of food supplies gradually increased, the need for a corporal appendix to the intestines lessened. Eventually there was even not the slightest need for it. Today a small vestige of it remains in the human body although it is no longer used in times of distress. Human beings have lost the capacity to ruminate." (3)

Due to a distinct lack of use, slowly over time, the appendix has become very small. And now if food gets in the appendix, it is a serious problem. One will be rushed to the hospital for an operation to have it removed. Thus even though our bodies have changed a lot, still there is a prevalent desire to eat to excess; but, it is based on greed not biological need.


Infinite longing should not be channelised towards food

As sadhakas we know that human longing is infinite and must be directed to the Supreme. When this is not done and one focuses their infinite longing towards physical pabulum - like food - then the result is overeating. Some may even eat themselves into their own grave.

The chief reason why people overeat is that human desire is infinite. And when that desire gets directed towards physical desires like food, then people attempt to satiate their inherent infinite longing with their appetite. But that equation is doomed to fail. One's innate infinite longing can never be satiated by food. Limited worldly allurements cannot truly satisfy one's infinite longing.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The animality in human beings gives them a leaning towards animal life or physical enjoyment. They, under its influence, look to eating, drinking and gratification of other physical desires. They are attracted towards these and run after them under the influence of their animality but these do not provide happiness as their longing for it is infinite." (4)

So one key factor in overeating nowadays is the misdirection of mind towards physical desires like food. When one's infinite mental longing is goaded towards one's dinner plate they are bound to overeat. Through sadhana, one's desire is directed towards the Supreme and that is the only way to satisfy one's inherent mental longing.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The mind of a non-sádhaka is guided by extroversial propensities. As the sádhaka’s goal is Parama Puruśa he will have to invariably direct the mind towards Parama Puruśa." (5)

People also overeat due to mental stress, depression, and other factors related with psychic diseases. We should pay heed to Baba's below mandates.


Baba's recipe for healthy eating

As we all know, in His Yogic Treatments book, so many diseases, illnesses, and ailments are due to overeating. Here is Baba's recipe for healthy eating habits.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "For proper digestion, fill the stomach halfway with food, one quarter with water, and leave one quarter full of air." (6)

To do this, one should stop eating when one still feels a little hungry; in the next few minutes a natural feeling of satiation will come. If however, one eats till they are full, then that constitutes overeating and within a short time after completing their meal they will feel bloated, heavy, lethargic, and uncomfortable.

It is a very fine line between proper eating and overeating. The best way to get success is to eat slowly, take limited portions, and be mindful to stop eating when one is still a little hungry. If done regularly, this will become your habit. If one is not taking 1/2 belly, then that is overeating. And if one is strict and eats only half-full, then that is proper.

Another thing to keep in mind is that when eating roti or other dry foods (chips, roasted grains and potatoes) and breads, then it is imperative to drink lots of water in regulated quantities 1/2 hr after eating. Because the body will need a lot of water to digest dry foods. Whereas a soupy meal is comparatively easy to digest.

Also be aware that for good digestion, the right nostril should be dominant. Just before taking food, while eating, and up to an hour after food. This alone will help eliminate so many stomach diseases. If anyone does not know how to change he nostrils then write me back.

Voracious eaters suffer

In His discourses on the Seven Secrets of Success, Baba discusses point #6, known has pramita'ha'ra. This is an essential aspect of human health and is directly related with our food intake.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us,“Pramitáhárah: to maintain the physical body, you require physical food, air, water, light. But physical food is not simply for the physical body. It has got its effect on the spiritual body. The cells of your physical body are created from the cells that you receive from your physical food, and your psychic body is also influenced by these cells. So while taking food, you should be very careful. You should always try to take sentient food, and on rare occasions you may take mutative food. You should never take static food. Not only that, but your diet should be balanced. You must not take too much or too little. The food should be substantial. When it is balanced or measured, and, at the same time, substantial, that type of food is called Pramitáhára in Sanskrit. The sixth factor is Pramitáhárah. The sixth requisite factor is balanced and substantial, sentient food. A voracious man can’t attain success. A voracious man always suffers from so many stomach diseases. So, you should neither encourage voracity, nor should you undergo fasting for a long period of time. I have prescribed that our monks should undergo fasting four days per month, two Ekádashiis, one Amávasyá, and one Púrńimá, and Grhiis, non-monks or family men are to undergo two fasts in a month, two Ekádashiis in a month. Fasting is also included in the scope of Pramitáhára because it gives rest to the digestive organs and frees the body from so many ailments. So the sixth requisite factor is Pramitáhára.” (7)

As sadhakas, we are to take Baba's teaching to heart. we should take proper effort to ensure that we do not fall prey to greedy overeating.


Conclusion

Baba has given us with the ability to overcome all kinds of complexes and bad habits. That is the life of a sadhaka - to struggle and surge ahead.

We should make the body and mind sound by proper life habits and not fall prey to material indulgences and excesses - like overeating due to greed. The latter happens primarily when the mind is weak and engrossed in worldly desires. By following the ways of pramita'ha'ra, then we will have succeeded in overcoming this greed - i.e. overeating.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Food should be substantial, though moderate in quantity. This is pramita'ha'ra." (9)

Ultimately, the mind must be goaded towards the Divine Entity Parama Purusa as that is the only way to satiate human longing.

Ananda Marga philosophy states, "The Cosmic Entity alone is infinite and eternal. It alone is limitless. And the eternal longing of human beings for happiness can only be satiated by realization of the Infinite. The ephemeral nature of worldly possessions, power and position can only lead one to the conclusion that none of the things of the finite and limited world can set at rest the everlasting urge for happiness. Their acquisition merely gives rise to further longing. Only realization of the Infinite can do it. The Infinite can be only one, and that is the Cosmic Entity. Hence it is only the Cosmic Entity that can provide everlasting happiness." (10)

In the above teachings Baba says that one should not try and satiate oneself by food. Food will never give you eternal satiation. The final conclusion is that overeating is very bad - it will not give you permanent happiness; it will only lead to poor health and mental anguish.

Namaskar,
In Him,
Sana'tana


~ In-depth study ~

Do’s and don’ts: before eating

The following are Baba's guidelines from Carycarya:

"Before eating do vya'paka shaoca properly with cold water. In an extremely cold climate use lukewarm water. The system is: Wash the arms, the face, the legs, the neck and the genital organs. Then, keeping the eyes wide open, hold a mouthful of water and gently splash the eyes a minimum of twelve times."

"Before sitting down for a meal, invite whatever persons are present around you and share your food with them. If they do not want to share, enquire whether they have enough food with them or not."

"At the time of eating find a comfortable sitting position. It is better to eat in company than to eat alone. Do not sit down to eat if you are in an angry mood or in a debased frame of mind."

"If several people are eating together from the same plate, make sure that sick persons do not take part. Otherwise healthy persons may become infected. There is no harm, however, in eating together from the same
plate if there is no contagious disease among the participants. Rather, this is a nice thing to see."

"It is good to take food when the main flow of breath is through the right nostril. Even after meal, it is good if the flow of breath is mainly through the right nostril and continues for some time, because
that is the time when the digestive glands start secreting a sufficient quantity of fluids to help digestion."

"Eating when one is not hungry or only half-hungry is very harmful to the health. So is eating rich food for days together or over-eating tasty and sumptuous food out of greed, or not taking rest after the meal before running off to the office, or filling the stomach with food. All these habits are harmful to the health."

"(For proper digestion, fill the stomach halfway with food, one quarter with water, and leave one quarter full of air.)"

"After finishing the evening meal take a short walk. This is very beneficial to health." (8)

Old habits

Here are habits that stem from when we were monkeys.

Ananda Marga ideology guides us, "Some of the old habits still continue. Humans today fight among themselves in the same manner as monkeys do. While fighting a person cries, “Um, um” – this is a monkeys’ habit. Sometimes people not only cry like this but bite with their teeth. This is also an old habit of monkeys. Monkeys live in trees...while fighting on the branch of a tree monkeys have to catch hold of the branch strongly with their hands, so that they do not fall down and die. Human beings fight in a similar manner. They also grin and grimace. This is an old habit of monkeys." (11)


References
1. Yogic Treatments and Natural Remedies, Dyspepsia
2. Varn'a Vijia'na, p.285
3. Varn'a Vijia'na, Emanation (Discourse 20)
4. Prout in a Nutshell - 1, The Dharma of Human Beings
5. Tattav Kaoumudii - 3, Rágánugá and Rágátmiká Samádhi
6. Caryacarya - 3, Procedure for Eating
7. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 14, Seven Secrets
8. Caryacarya - 3, Procedure for Eating
9. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 23, The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 3
10. Prout in a Nutshell - 1, The Dharma of Human Beings
11. Ananda Vacanamrtam - 5, The Psycho-Spiritual Evolution of Humans

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