Re: caring for body: sAttvic?
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• November 25, 1999
Dear Sampath: I think spirituality and maintaining 'good health' are two sides of the same coin. Our forefathers laid great emphasis on 'ahAra Niyamam', temperance in food, YogAbhyAsam, taking a walk ('nidham bhuktvA shatam gatvA'), taking oil-bath on saturdays, periodically drinking castor oil with kadukkAy, keeping upvAsam on Ekadasi etc., etc. These were best known practices for good health and it was greatly emphasized. However, least importance was given to 'looks'. Looking at a mirror was discouraged. They thought looks only contribute to our ego. I think Shri Chandrashekaran's comments can be viewed in this context. To conclude, any activity that promotes good health is in line with spirituality. Vijayaraghavan Buffalo, NY ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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