Yoga And Health

Yoga is an ancient cultural heritage of India. It is a great contribution to the world community in the venture of cultivating humanity at its best.

Benefits of Yoga are : Better mental focus, greater flexibility, decreased stress, enhanced brain functions. Improved respiration, energy and vitality.

The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit ROOT 'Yoji' to unite the human consciousness with the divine consciousness. Maharshi Patanjali's name is identified with yoga as he gathered together and codified the principles that were scattered in many philosophical texts.

'Yoga Sutra' of Patanjali dates back to around 300 B.C. It is an integrated system as it addresses to both man',gross body and subtle body on physical, mental and intellectual levels.

Yoga has universal application, can be tried by any adult follower of any religion or region.

Introduction

Yoga will purify your body and mind, 'the best of the treatment'.

Yoga is not a religious practice. It is the practice for health and happiness to be done religiously. Yoga is a way of life, a state to be practiced every moment. It is not something we practice only one particular time of the day. It is not merely Asanas. And it should be practiced more as prevention than just as a cure.. 80 % of our diseases are psychosomatic because of our wrong lifestyle and the way of thinking.. Hence one should start yoga from childhood.

Through Yoga practice - one progresses from darkness to  light, weakness to strength, divesity to unity and ignorance to enlightenment.. Yoga is a message of peace.

Aspect of Adishesha : 

The name Patanjali is derived  from Pata + Anjali viz dropped into the palm. Gonika a tapaswini prayed to lord Vishnu for a son. She was blessed with a child who was an  'Amsa' - part aspect of Adishesha. As she was praying  with her palms turned outwards in the gesture of  asking a child. A child dropped into her palms and she named him Patanjali'.

There are particularly four streams of Yoga :

1. Janana Yoga : Gaining knowledge by contemplation.
2. Raja Yoga : Psychic control and culturing the mind.
3. Karma Yoga : Incentive oriented work.
4. Bhakti Yoga : Culturing of emotions.

Patanjali focus is on Raja Yoga - the development of the  mind, so that it is able to attain the ultimate state of super consciousness. Raja Yoga deals with the control of mind and exploring the enormous reservoirs of each persons consciousness.

The various levels of minds are analysed from the simplest levels of instinct, going on to reason, the intellectual thought, to super consciousness, and ultimately to the perception of  the divine power.

Raja Yoga starts with exercises to maintain a body and mind of radiant health and then goes on to indicate how one can explore the potential  for great mental powers in all human beings.

Therefore Yoga is not just a set of asanas, it requires one to follow a disciplined lifestyle and that means to forego indulgence in sensual pleasures and creature comforts as well as assiduous cultivation of mental awareness.

 

Yoga means : The control of thought waves in the mind i.e .chitta.

Chitta, the mind is made up of three components Viz   Manas, Buddhi and  Ahamkar.

The Manas is the modification of impressions Gathered by the senses from the external world.

The Buddhi is the modifications of this impressions and the reaction to them.

The Ahamkar (ego) is the modification of inner sense  which claims these impression as its own and stores them up as individual knowledge.

The mind has five states :

• Kshipta : Chitta which is disturbed and remains running after  worldly objects.
• Moodha : There is a preponderance of  the Tamas overpowered by dullness and sleep.
• Vikshipta : The chitta oscillates between the successes and failures created by the Rajas Guna.
• Ekagraha : Chitta fixes on one subject due to preponderance of Sattva Guna.  Lord Krishna in Bhagwad Gita  has said that  concentrated mind is like a lamp places in a windless spot which does not flicker. He further says that Yogi is like a lamp seeing self by the self.
• Nirudha : Only Sanskaras in chitta  after the cessation (hostilities) of the modifications of the chitta lead to Sattva over Rajas and Tamas in the form of enlightenment.

There is a distraction of chitta by the following kleshas. 
AVIDHYA  : Ignorance, breed false Knowledge.

ASMITA : Ego

RAAG : Seeking pleasures.

DWESHA : Anger and Hatred.

ABHINIVESHA : Fear of Death.

To get rid of these kleshas the mind -  or the chitta has to be controlled, cultured and concentrated. Hence eight fold path  to get rid over kleshas

Ashtanga Yoga

The 'eight fold path' of Classic Yoga. It is divided into three heads they are :

1. Adhikara Yoga : The yogic way of life  made up of Yamas and Niyamas.
2. Bahiranga  Yoga : The external Yogic practice made up of Asanas, Pranayama and Pratyahar
3. Antaranga Yoga :The internal yogic practice made up of  Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.

These cover all aspect of human life. They lead to ethical foundation, physical well being mental harmony and spiritual consciousness.

• Yama - Self restraint.
• Niyama - Ethical observances
• Asana - Physical postures.
• Pranayama - Disciplining the breath.
• Dharana - Concentration.
• Dhyana - Meditation.
• Samadhi - Super consciousness which leads to enlightenment.

Yamas

Emphasis the negation of  immoral traits in human personality. They are : 

- Non violence, Truth, Not cheating, Celibacy and Not collecting unwanted things are the five Yamas. They constitute the universal vow that applies without any limitation of religious affiliation, country, time and occasion.

Non Violence :

Non violence is the greatest virtue. The Mahabharata says - the essence of virtue lies in doing good to others and the essence of sin lies  in injuring others. 

Violence expresses through physical killing of life specially human.

• Any effort to hurt or injure  others through  speech is called Vachik Hinsa.
• Any effort to hurt or injure other physically  is Kayik Hinsa.
• Any effort to hurt or injure others sentiments and feelings, subtler form of violence is mental is Mansik Hinsa.

Refraining from violence of any kind is the virtue of Nonvoilence. This virtue is based upon  the knowledge that  all beings are expressions of  one supreme self. Therefore any effort to hurt a life  or a living being physically or mentally will create its  ever widening circles like a stone throw in a still water of a lake of reaction will eventually hurt the person of violence.

Violence is perpetuated  due to lack of understanding of universal harmony, reliance on egoistic life, increasing passion and attachment. Lack of control over the mind and senses. In competition all six enemies arise and one becomes prey  and indulgences in violence to win over material pleasure. 

Hatred, pleasure, greed, pride, vanity, passion, anger,  infatuation are the few negative sentiments have to be mastered and overcome, endurance, spiritual strength, understanding,love for all have to be practiced. Violence can't eradicate violence.. An eye for an eye  will make the whole world blind.

With Yoga Sadhana, physical body is  to be rendered healthy, so in turn it holds healthy emotions.. Yoga can build a symmetrical  relaxed body  and a strong body  holds strong mind and vice versa.

Positive thinking - When a wrong mentation obstruct one should take recourse to  contrary process of thought 'Pratipaksha Bhavana' Detach a rising sentiment of irritability. Think of contrary though process, love, understanding, forgiveness are the contrary thoughts and gain strength by positive quality. This way one can save himself and the world around for betterment. Forest are consumed in a blazing fire, so the spark in the beginning is to be extinguished. Yoga develop spiritual advancement with tolerance, endurance, understanding and regard for other welfare hence peace can be achieved.

Satya

Truth is God. A truthful person develops a state of relaxed. Falsehood develops a weakness in the personality.. Falsehood  necessitates lies to retain it. So mind is always fearful. Mentally sustaining truthfulness is being truthful in every thought, word and deed.Speech when the mind is truthful every word that is spoken is meant to promote truth.

Action

The act of promoting truth is a process promoting harmony. Truth and love go together. They live in an atmosphere of peace and spiritual strength.. If you perfect this truth- the Satya- the Siddhi or attainment is that  what ever you say will happen., will come true.. In ancient cultures keeping one's word was a mark of honor. Men and women were known to die  to keep their words. It is thought to be something essential for integrity of character.

Asteya

Asteya is non stealing. When non stealing is established one acquire the power of attracting all wealth to himself. The term stealing has a broad sense. Guided by greed and selfishness, people rob others of their opportunity. They misappropriate possessions which belong to others.This vice is based upon the complex of greed and uncontrolled senses. A mind filled with desires weaken the will and frivolous senses are the basis of stealing, lead to swindling and crimes. This continues to exist in different forms in many people until this tendency of yoga insight eliminates it. People even do not maintain punctuality and rob others time.

Brahmacharya

This is a movement in Brahman, who considers everybody to be a part of god. In common meaning it implies that to control mind  and senses from the pursuits of dissipating pleasures. Reproductive energy is a powerful factor  in human personality It is the creative force operating in the  physical plain But when it is considered as the final aim in life's ambition it becomes the basis of  mental dissipation and personality disintegration. When the reproductive energy is  sublimated it becomes the basis of creative thoughts and ideas. It is called the Ojas Shakti. Ojas Shakti , Janana Shakti, Ichcha Shakti leads to Kriya Shakti i.e .action energy  expresses itself in  the energetic movements. .

The procreative energy is alike in human and animals to all biological life. But a human being can't remain peaceful with biological existence only. He discovers the spark of divine presence in the form of reason, so he can transmute his lower self into spiritual channel for the expression of divine wisdom and realization. As he overcomes lure  he discovers the abundant supply of vitality and energy within.

One who practices control over reproductive energy acquires a high level of vitality and good health. He won't be tired easily. His capacity of qualitative capacity is enhanced. He develops a magnetic personality. Mind is balanced in pain and pressure.. Intelligence is clear and serene, even in baffling situations of life  and alternating conditions of joy or sorrow. He is transmuted into divine sentiments of spiritual love. Fearlessness, non violence, courage and bliss, Kama, Krodha, Lobha the three vices act because  of lack of Brahmacharya.

The sublimation of creative energy can be acquired  through Asanas,  Bandhas, Mudras, Kriyas and Pranayama.

Success in Brahmacharya  is directly related to a successful adherence to all great qualities of head and heart. They cause divine luster in the body.

Aparigrah

It is the vice of hoarding wealth based on greed. It is non covetousness, a virtue stops from blind chase after possession. This virtue is excellent, holds many folds blessings, brings ever expansion of the self, promotes harmony in the world, also economic balance love and understanding and all aspected peace.

Misuse of knowledge , misuse of powers  are the examples of stealing. Who are rich people? Who put wealth to right use.

Non violence  truthfulness and sublimation of desires constitute basic virtues. They are the fundamental restrains. Other restrains and  and observances  are extensions of these  fundamental virtues.

Niyamas

1. Shoucha : Physical and mental purity.
2. Santosh : Contentment.
3. Tapas : Austerities.
4. Swadhayaya : Study of scriptures and knowledge of about  one self.
5. Ishwar Pranidhana : Surrender to God , Higher reality.

Shouch

The first Niyama is Shoucha or Purity. It is of two types. One is physical and the other is mental. Keeping the body clean, healthy by good diet  and exercise is shoucha. Mental purity is promoted by Japa, repetition of the divine name, performance of selfless service, development of cheerfulness, friendliness and compassion to others. When the mind is free from greed, pride, passion and hatred, it is considered pure.

Santosh

The second Niyama is Santosh.. Santosh is contentment. Destruction of cravings is contentment. One whose mind is free from physical and mental afflictions, is contented though possessing, nothing though afflicted with poverty, he enjoy more than ruling a vast empire.

He is endowned with contentment who has relinquished desire for objects that have not been attained and who remains balanced in mind having encountered objects as though he has been without them.. Thus free from elation and depression caused by external conditions  he is considered the man of contentment. The real joy is attained when  we give. The joy and contentment is in giving and giving.

Practice makes man perfect hence one has to try always and he will be successful and he derives contentment, admiring good deeds of others, giving cooperation willingly, Compassion and forgiveness are the few qualities lead one to contentment.

Tapa

Tapa is burning. Tapa is austerity. Burning the impurities of body.- mind complex is called Tapa. When austerity is perfected the impurities are destroyed and perfection arise in the body and sense Just as the metal ores are purified  by subjecting them to fire, in the same way the body  and senses are purified  by the practice of austerity.

Austerity has various forms :

• Enduring heat, cold, fasting, subjecting one's body to  various difficult conditions for the sake of mental advancement and spiritual development is spiritual austerity. 
• Observing silence and controlling the speech is vocal austerity.
• Practice of concentration, meditation, and Samadhi is advanced state of mental austerity.
• Control and culture of speech is the austerity of speech
• Engaging the body in good association, service of humanity and performance of selfless action , these constitute the austerity of the body.
• Withdrawal of senses constitutes the austerity of senses.
• Self enquiry  -Whom am I?

The introspective enquiry is the austerity of intellect.

• A soldier who fights to protect his country from invasion at the stake of his life
• A teacher who exerts with his dedicated efforts for the  all round development of the students.
• A scientist burns his midnight lamp and succeeds in his  inventions for the benefit of humanity, are all examples of austerity.

Will power can be developed by  the control of senses and the mind by cultivating divine love.

Austerity - The Tapa is a divine quality.

• The practice of virtue is a great Tapa.
• Telling the truth and only truth with wisdom is Tapa.
• Purity in thoughts, words and deeds is Tapa.
• Boundless perseverance till the achievement of goal is also Tapa. in life. The deity attain divinity through Tapa. We can win over the obstacle through Tapa. A Tapasi gets recognized on the basis of his accomplishment. Hence Tapa is a unique quality.
• It is a quality of a strong person. A weak person cannot achieve anything

Swadhyaya

Study of scriptures and the study of the self is called Swadhyaya. Study of scriptures elevates the sentiments of higher feelings and lead to an inquiry into the relationship between man and god. Swadhyaya leads one to self realization that the whole world belongs  to him  and he belongs to the whole world. So man would progress on the path of Gyana yoga- the world of knowledge and  Karma yoga- the worlds of skillful action.

Ishwar Pranidhana

Ishwar is god . Pranidhana is to 'surrender' Devotion to god is the mightiest strength in the hands of an aspirant. Devotion is the greatest purifier, of the mind. Wisdom is enhances through surrender to god.

Surrender to god does not mean renouncing self effort but rather the greater one develops surrender to god greater is his capacity to perform intense form of spiritual perseverance because his mind has a no need to waste  its energy over trifles. Surrender to god  draws divine grace and this perfects our efforts.

Complete surrender to god is achieved by  practicing devotion or Bhakti in various ways. Repetition of mantra prayer, study of devotional literature, good association, development of wisdom with good understanding, all this enable a person to discover that god is the only reality. He must be realized as center of love and joy.

Ishwar Pranidhana removes the darkness of ego and pride. One becomes god fearing  develops love sincerity and service to humanity.

The Yamas and Niyamas referred to abstinence and observance which constitutes the very foundation and provide the broad basis for a 'Yoga way of life'. Yamas assume enormous importance in the maintenance of social ecology, it is through their sustained practice that one can hope  to establish a peaceful hormonous  and happy social environment, which is the 'sine qua non' for real progress in the community or a nation.

The significance of Niyamas  is concern with  individual ecology and the achievement as well as maintenance of health, balance, harmony and happiness in our body, mind, intellect complexes. It is no exaggeration to feel that  half the battle of life is won  by man with the practice of Yamas and the observance of Niyamas. Adherence to yogic way of life  ensures long healthy, rich and productive life.

Asanas

This is the third part of Ashtanga Yoga. Asanas  should be performed with four kinds of Bhavas. All kinds of asanas fall under four kinds of Bhavas.

1. Dharma
2. Gyana
3. Vairagya
4. Aishwarya

The Bhava is felt along with the asanas. All meditative asanas fall under dharma.  for example Padmasana, Sukhasana and Vajrasana.

All asanas with coordination between  mind body and breath fall  under bhava Gyana. For example Parvatasana,Tadasana and Vrikshasana. etc.

All forward bending asanas which generate a feeling of surrender or let go fall under the bhava of Vairagya i.e.Yoga mudra, Paschimotanasana etc.

Paschimotanasana Asana

All Backward bending asanas  which gave a sense of achievement of  fall under the bhava of Aishwarya-i.e Bhujangasana ,Halasana etc.

Asana is stable and comfortable body posture. Asanas are physical exercises, with their gentle movements, deep breathing and long stretches. They are an ideal method of relaxation and energizing. Asana strengthen the nervous system and helps the mind and body to optimize their potential. Yoga Asana helps the mind  find a new calm and also prepares the body for meditation.

Asanas are named after mountain, trees animals and actions. The ancient Rishis in India  living in jungles and natural surroundings had keenly observed various animals, birds etc.  releasing all their stress and strain by assuming certain physical positions. They initiated them and understood that when the body is kept steadily in such positions The mind gets automatic rest.

Parvatasana, Tadasana, Vrikshasana etc are names related to mountain and trees.

Shashankasana, Simhasana, Gomukhasana Marjarasana, Vyagrasana, Bhujangasana,  and some depending upon animals posture.

Vyagrasana

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Namaskarasana, Chakra Asana, Halasana, Trikonasana, Shavasana, are few names depended on action and poses. Some like Padmasana, Siddhasana,  and Vajrasana are congenial for meditation.

With these asanas there are two benefits 

1. Gaining mastering over mind
2. Induce deep rest  and relaxation  even more than what sleep can provide us. This is accompanied by lowering the muscle tone and thus reducing the energy consumption needed to maintain high muscle tone. in - stiff muscled bodies. The  increased flexibility and the strength of muscle fibers are the offshoots of such fine energies management.

The posture that enables a person to sit  with spine, chest and neck straight is suitable in Asana. All Yogasana focus on the  spine. A relaxed and upright posture  is extremely important for  keeping alert.

Namaskarasana

                                             

Pachim Namaskar Asana

Chakra Asana,

In Yogasana there are gentle Asanas  and some are specialized asanas. Vigorous movement contributes  to the development of various factors  of physical fitness. They are forward bending, backward bending, side bending postures and Topsy - turvy postures.

Asanas help in body and mind control.

Pranayama

"Prana" means  energy drawn from breath and "Ayama" means extension of Prana. Pranayama is an exercise of  the motion of inhalation and exhalation of breath  in particular following perfection there in. Pranayama train in rhythmic breathing.

Prana is an auto energizing force.The in breaths fans the elements of  fire and water from them to fuse so that hey blend to form  a new bio electrical energy is called 'Prana.' As the energy is generated from the falling water Yogic Pranayama helps the spindles of the air cells to act as turbines for the production of energy to enjoy 100 % health and happiness. The energy obtained through Pranayama is stored  in the seven chambers of  the spine  known as chakras. And discharge the energy when the body and mind need to face the upheavals in life.

The Pranayama is practices  after one practices Asanas. Right practice of Pranayama brings glows in the eyes, health in the body, clarity in thinking and calmness in mind.

Pratyahara

Withdrawal of senses from their objects is  called Pratyahara.

The introversion of various sense organs by restraining from them from the objects and getting control over the 'Overindulgence' in sensual pleasures, so that one may pursue higher goals in life and achieve real bliss.

Bahiranga  Yoga

Antaranga Yoga

Bahiranga Yoga  consist of Asanas, Pranayama and Pratyahara which which body is kept strong,supple and healthy. Asana gives exercise to different parts of the body including nerves and muscle. Pranayama energizes the body  purifies the blood. And Pratyahar gives relaxation to  senses , develops mental exhilaration. Through Bahiranga Yoga mind is disciplined and directed to control the Pancha Indriya - the senses of the body. Thus an abiding state of stable equilibrium is reached paving the way to successful practice of Antaranga Yoga.

Antaranga Yoga : This consist of  

1. Dharana
2. Dhayna
3. Samadhi

Dharana

Dharana is a fixing of a mental being on to, or  an object. Dharana is concentration. Concentration is a primary step of Raja Yoga for inner illumination. Its next advanced stage is meditation. Concentration means one pointedness of the mind according to one's will. By acquiring this power the individual becomes master of its own mind and controls its fluctuations. The involvement of the mind becomes selective and for some desirable purpose.

It is strongly held in Yoga that  unless distraction of the mind is controlled and its energy is properly channeled towards the desired purpose nothing worth is accomplished.  Gazing at the burning candle or a flower in the pot for 15 rounds of 10 seconds may develop concentration. When closing eyes if we see the object of concentration through our inner eyes, we have attained concentration. With concentration practice, mental disorders are cured

Dharana helps perceive  through the intellect. The self hidden in all beings does not shine forth, but it is perceived through the one pointedness and subtle intellect. Thus the act of detaching the mind  from worldly objects and focusing on subtle subjects of soul and supreme soul is Dharana.

Dhyana

Dhyana is meditation.The concentrated flow of superior knowledge is called Dhyana.. Meditation is uninterrupted thinking of one thought. Meditation is a part of Yoga . Yoga is disuniting the mind from  all disturbing influences. Concentration of mind is an essential step of meditation. If mind is compared to a lake than concentration takes away the ripples from the lake of mind  and its surface becomes smooth. Concentration should be on positive thoughts should hold one's body and keep away detrimental thoughts like violent emotions, anger, hatred and worries etc. Concentration brings self control which is so intimately requisite for an ascending tread of meditation.

The challenge facing every meditator is the threat of mind. Mind is always over powered by instincts one has to get over and lead it in the divine channel, therefore the knowledge of the strategies of the mind control of oneself by which mind can be  held back to the point of concentration becomes absolutely essential.

Mind can be made a search light of infinite power. There is no limit to its scope.

If the object of meditation is god then think of God alone. No other thought should enter the mind  while meditating. Once this concentration is achieved hold it unwaveringly without medication even for few seconds. This constitutes Dhyana.

Practice this daily  and keep extending the period of  concentration and meditation. A longer period of three minutes or more will take one in a state of Samadhi which enable one to forget oneself. Whenever our mind dwells upon in Meditation that we become. So Meditation of God  makes our mind God like we start loving truth and follow the good principle of life. The following method are used to make mind peaceful, strong and free of tension.

Concentration and meditation:

The various method of influence concentration and meditation are as follows :

• Begin to meditate after Pranayama.
• There is three fold process in meditating. a. Awareness of the meditator. b . The object of meditation. c . The process of meditation.
• Select one topic for meditation.
• The topic of meditation should be purposeful. See that one get enough oxygen Lack of oxygen in the  system causes depression, yawning and sleep.
• Pure diet with lot of fruits and green vegetables is suitable. Food should be warm and fresh.
•  Atmosphere may be created with chiming of bells, incense, burning of lights, lord form, symbol, clean environment, clean cloths and clean body.
• In a village  atmosphere river side or hill side is also good for meditation.
• Every thing should be done with spiritual fervor.
• Sit in any meditative pose Padmasana,Siddhasana or Sukhasana.
• Concentrate on nose tip , navel, center of heart center with half closed eyes.
• Observe breathing whether it is uniform and slow.
• Sincerity of purpose is the secret of success in spiritual seeking.

Objects of of Meditation :

• To read such stories and meditate  upon lord's divine play on the stage of life  would be to give our mind  a large field for meditation.
• Reducing this field to one single incidence in lord's life.
• Even Lords form is meditated.
• Lords smiling reassuring face also  can be an object of meditation.
• The symbol of OUM , CROSS, CRESENT, BOOK, SWASTIK are also suitable.
• Great masters and their great perfections may be meditated upon like - Rama, Krishna, Christ, Vivekanand, Tilak, Gandhiji, saints and their work etc.
• Meditation may be also on a green leaf, a flower , or a star, a tree, ocean, river, mountain, sun, moon, air , sky, mother earth.

Meditation is a science of mind. The tensions of physical, mental,  and emotional are removed by meditation.

In yoga asana and pranayama comes first in order to get rid of muscular and physical tensions to eliminate toxins and to have balance of hormone secretions.

Meditation is accompanied when there is a feeling of relaxation.

Samadhi

Samadhi is the last part of Ashtanga Yoga.. Smadhi is the state there in -  where there is consciousness  only of the object, the presence of subject being negated.

Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi these trios constitute a great mastery to

- achieve the attainment of light- Prajna, higher consciousness break through.. A massive qualitative change takes place in Samadhi. The mind becomes pure , acquires strength to face  any  situation without afflictions of emotions like- Fear, anxiety, nervousness. One feels calm and peaceful.

Prajna

The higher consciousness Becomes profound in knowledge and the meditation rises beyond his ordinary state of 'Ego'. He begins to see the cosmic meaning involved in every object and experience. He rises beyond the trios of seers., seen and sight. This is the state of Samadhi. A practitioner becomes established in his essential nature of divinity.

When the Niyama and the Ishwar Paranidhana is perfected he develops trust in divine will and surrenders to God.

Prajna- the wisdom gradually leads him to  the state of Sthitha Prajna. A man with stead fast illumination. At this stage of man's evolution into expanded state of consciousness he is filled with 

Light and joy.

The Stitha Prajna  strikes one as :

• Beyond passion, fear and anger.
• Devoid of passiveness and anger.
• Engaged in doing good to all living beings.
• Without expectation - pure and skillful in action.
• Friendly and compassionate to all. Thus the advanced Yogi (one who performs yoga) becomes a great blessings to society through his many rare and desirable attitudes which are natural to the high level of his spititual  attainment.

In this present millennium a change is required to promote the climate and environment for the  blossoming of such elevated personalities and guide the mankind to build  a peaceful society.

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