The jiva (a living being), whether a plant, animal, bird or just all living beings including man (called prani because of prana) once embodied in gross form have to undergo troubles and turmoils! There is no escape from the clutches of maya (time and space restrictions, cause and effect and limited ability to know, understand and face the forces of nature). Seasonal changes and extremes of weather conditions have to be tolerated in order to survive and the jiva normally gets acclimatized! Each and every specie has to safeguard itself from the onslaught of the fellow creatures as well as the invading ones, and this included the humans! The nature's fury on the one hand, and the jiva's limitations on the other, bring lots of ailments- physical (diseases) and mental (fear). The modern civilization may boast of many advancements in medicine and surgery and boast of achievements. But all these go to a naught when it comes to mass destruction during earthquakes, floods and famines, and fast spreading contagious diseases like plague, dengue, meningitis, and now this cancer which is taking a heavy toll.
The body-mind complex along with the nervous system do work restlessly from birth to death. They show symptoms of some error in the system now and then due to food and this can be rectified. But the underlying factors are many; these are tension, anxiety, fear, anger, and every thought, desire, and action creates unseen pressure within. Some are deep-rooted maladies associated with the vasana of previous births, too. It is difficult to figure out them and the jiva suffers. In fact, the jiva finally arrives at the conclusion that there is nothing to enjoy or be happy here! This is a mrutyu koopa, a place of suffering, sickness, old age, and death. This is the reason why the sages look to escape the rebirth. Whether one accepts of not, the jiva has to pay for all its actions and it cannot remain quiet without doing action! Bhagavad-Gita clarifies these points.
If the jiva suffers for no reason or does not know the cause whom should one look to? The answer is clear. There is a higher power that runs our life. There are the astrologers who blame the planetary positions and ask for chanting appropriate mantra and perform havan and homa. The scientists blame the virus and germs, the genes, and the like. The doctors blame the air and water pollution, poor sanitary conditions, and the pundits quote shastra and advise yantra, mantra tantra and other methods to appease the gods and goddesses to keep ourselves healthy and happy.
The most significant answer, solution to most of our physical, mental and other afflictions have come from our ancient Indian sages like Shushruta, charaka, Chakrapani, Dhanvantari, Chyavana Maharishi. We have ayurveda, mantra therapy, faith healing, music therapy, havan and homa to appease Gods, naturopathy, yoga and a host of other treatments for mental afflictions, as well as, physical ailments. Modern allopathy is considered only preventive than curative, where as, homeopathy is considered the only way to root out the diseases. Most of the ailments are due to self-inflicted causes, lack of disciplined life, wrong life style, even sitting, standing and sleeping postures!). But the most important are the blemishes of the soul that comes along with the genes! These can be cured by yoga shastra, meditation and ayurveda.
Mental afflictions are mainly attributed to Moon's position in relation to earth. The Waves and Tides and mental (thought) waves are similar. There are remedies for most of these mental or psychological problems. So also, there are solutions to the problems of tension, anxiety, headache, etc in Indian system of medicine and many advocate accupressure and accupuncture. It is dangerous to run to pharmacists and drug the body with chemicals; most of the people suffer from side effects of tablets that are too strong for Indian patients. The drug cartel is only interested in business and making money while the gullible Indian patients are a good market. Even drugs prohibited in USA are sold here and the persons authorized to check them are corrupt and do not bother!
If the jiva suffers for no reason or does not know the cause whom should one look to? The answer is clear. There is a higher power that runs our life. There are the astrologers who blame the planetary positions and ask for chanting appropriate mantra and perform havan and homa. The scientists blame the virus and germs, the genes, and the like. The doctors blame the air and water pollution, poor sanitary conditions, and the pundits quote shastra and advise yantra, mantra tantra and other methods to appease the gods and goddesses to keep ourselves healthy and happy.
The most significant answer, solution to most of our physical, mental and other afflictions have come from our ancient Indian sages like Shushruta, charaka, Chakrapani, Dhanvantari, Chyavana Maharishi. We have ayurveda, mantra therapy, faith healing, music therapy, havan and homa to appease Gods, naturopathy, yoga and a host of other treatments for mental afflictions, as well as, physical ailments. Modern allopathy is considered only preventive than curative, where as, homeopathy is considered the only way to root out the diseases. Most of the ailments are due to self-inflicted causes, lack of disciplined life, wrong life style, even sitting, standing and sleeping postures!). But the most important are the blemishes of the soul that comes along with the genes! These can be cured by yoga shastra, meditation and ayurveda.
Mental afflictions are mainly attributed to Moon's position in relation to earth. The Waves and Tides and mental (thought) waves are similar. There are remedies for most of these mental or psychological problems. So also, there are solutions to the problems of tension, anxiety, headache, etc in Indian system of medicine and many advocate accupressure and accupuncture. It is dangerous to run to pharmacists and drug the body with chemicals; most of the people suffer from side effects of tablets that are too strong for Indian patients. The drug cartel is only interested in business and making money while the gullible Indian patients are a good market. Even drugs prohibited in USA are sold here and the persons authorized to check them are corrupt and do not bother!
Mind is the culprit. keep it clean, empty the trash can. The best advise given here is take to yoga under a trained teacher.and Cleanse the trash can, the mind. Keep it calm and quiet. Quietude is brahmn. Do not indulge in wasteful exercises, loos talks, or get involved in matters that do not concern you. Do not think or talk about persons whom you do not know or present in front of you. Seeds of rebirth are sown every minute. as we go on thinking. Hence do not entertain any thoughts and this can be done by constant yoga. Second, remember you are the master, not the mind, the buddhi, the ahankara that rules your life misusing the senses! If one conquers this by techniques of yoga, not a single germ or virus dare enter your boy, let alone cancer of meningitis! Faith healing is the best. Trust in God and go ahead! Never ever go to Hospitals! Subhashita says, Yamaraja, the God of Death, takes away only prana, but his brother, vaidyaraja takes away both your wealth and prana.
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