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Perception of Body
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Though the modern medical master may not be able to evaluate the significance of the body from the philosophical angle, it must be admitted that his knowledge about the nervous system (and other systems of the body) is very profound. He has a thorough knowledge of the structural and functional organisation of the central and peripheral nervous systems, of the physiology of neuron which makes up the nerve tissue and many other subtle mysteries of the nervous system. He will, however, probably be quite ignorant about prānadhārā--stream of vital energy, and how its flow can be diverted to or from a specific part of the body; about bhāyadhārā—the field of urges and emotions, and where they emanate from and how they influence the behavioural pattern of a person. It is because these things are not dealt with by the medical science, Perception of Body-Philosophical Angle
There are several different streams of prāna—the vital energy. One of them flows in the heart, another in the nose, another in the navel region, yet another in the rectum and another one flows through the layer of skin. The master of medicine may question the very existence of such a stream and is certainly ignorant about the diversity of the stream. This is so because uptil now the medical science is not concerned about this. The subject concerns the aspirant who wants to make an internal trip of the body. The knowledge of anatomy and physiology is not enough to enable one to take an internal trip or to unlock the internal gates. To unlock the gates and to take an internal trip, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the various streams of präna and such other, mysteries of life. Bio-chemistry and Bio-electricity
A wise man wants to control his urges and impulses, emotions, passions and thoughts. But control is not effective unless the internal chemistry is transmuted. The controlling factors are bio-chemistry, bio-electricity, and neuro-endocrine system. Unless and until, therefore, these,
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| SR No. | 006557 |
| Book Title | Preksha Dhyana Perception of Body |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Mahapragna Acharya |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 1992 |
| Total Pages | 50 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English & Yoga |
| File Size | 3 MB |