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Worship, samayika , pratikramana visiting temples or shrine are for inspiration for spiritual progress to develop healthy mind through self -control Asking forgiveness for destruction of life during food preparation & human transgression towards earth & mother nature, Ask for forgiveness from all being that are hurt or killied during production of food they are about to consume which reminds our duty towards the well being of the entire universe Mind body relation
Health means proper balance between mind and body. In absence of which tension intensifies. Relax your body, take easy pasture & take long breath is kayotsaraga, which rejuvenates your nervous system. :
Mind body relationship is inevitable Dr. Herbert benson of Haward university says more than sixty percent illlnesses presented to doctors, don't respond to medical intervention, as they are related to mind body, effects. Metabolism rates in twelve to seventeen percent of his subjects decreased through act of meditation with in three to five minutes, beginning of their brain waves altered significantly, blood pressure lowered, & respiratory heart rates decreased through act of medition. Similar changes occurs in deep sleep & relaxation
Selfish activities, jealousy, greed, lack of consideration for others, may give pleasure for temporary period but these are causes of miseries, conflict, & there will be no peace of mind, & if there is peace no of mind no good health. If your mind and body are heathy' whole world is beautiful.
. With strength of non violence world of human being can become friendly & rich in sympathy, love, spirituality, happiness & bliss which makes man healthy Nature climate Ecology environment
Adipurana epic poem of 1st tirthankara Rsabh underlines importance of forest that moderate climate minimize thunderstorms, floods, hot & cold waves of winds they provide excellent medicine - e.g cinchona ree keep water level high &. provide panaromic view scenic beauty. water keeps wind calm & cool Adipurana says forest like saints create better welfare for all. They remove fatigue & every life form feels, heerful.
· Ecological disturbance due to industrialization, population growth, wer extraction, over use misuse, of natural resources, increase of lestruction of plants & animals, deforestation, waste disposal, over roduction, environment i disturbed & because of human & industrial vaste the health & wealth of human & other living species is in danger or which jair ethics of parasparo graho jivvanam, vegetarianism, reverence
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