Tulsi Prajna 2002 01

SR No.: 524610
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shanta Jain, Jagatram Bhattacharya
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati
Publication Year: 2002
Total Pages: 122
Language: Hindi
Classification: Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India
File Size: 6 MB

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Further, the life force should be used judicially. The final stage in this cycle is that the body should be able to recoup the energy spent. Recouping of energy is as essential as its generation. Hard work and sustained efforts should always be followed by relaxation to the body and the mind. There are two ways of providing rest to the body and the mind namely: (a) 'Kayotsarg' and (b) sleep. The Science of Living gives training in respect of both the processes.
Another important function of breathing is to regulate and guide our natural tendencies and inclinations. Short and shallow breaths lead to negative feelings like anger, pride, arrogance, conceit, greed, jealousy and conflict while, long and deep breathing works significantly towards the weakening of these negative feelings and emotions and helps in awakening of conscience. The Science of Living attaches very high significance to the activity of long and deep breathing. The activities in Preksha meditation give high priority to deep breathing and correct processes of inhaling, retention and exhaling of breath. Practice of breathing exercises invariably helps in the transformation of the fundamental nature and temperament of children towards positive and ethical directions.
THE SEVEN POINT STRATEGY
Jeevan Vigyan has therefore adopted the following Seven-point strategy for developing an integrated personality of an individual.
1. Yogasanas
Physical fitness of its members is the first essential requirement of a healthy and happy society. Yogic physical exercises are prescribed for keeping a healthy diseaseless body and for keeping perfect balance in body movement and maintaining its elasticity. These exercises are highly instrumental in promoting perfect absorption of nutrients taken with food and maintaining regular body movements to extricate the unabsorbed material. This keeps the digestive system of the body in perfect order which is the basic characteristic of a healthy physique. Thus through regular practice of Yogic Asanas, postures and exercises, we are able to achieve balanced secretions from various glands in the human system. These secretions are also responsible for generating positive thinking and stable temperament in an individual. It also promotes smooth flow of blood and a healthy flow of breath.
Particular 'Asanas' are recommended for meditation purpose like the full lotus posture (Padamasana) half lotus posture (Ardh-padamasana), Simple crossed legged posture Sukhasana) the diamond posture (Vajrasana). These postures help in mental concentration and smooth flow of energy through the nervous system, which is a predominent ingredient of human personality.
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