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and if and individual achieved this state of consciousness, he reaches beyond the influencing area of planets.
(ii) Concept of Lesya Dhyan (Perception of Psychic Colour) in Jain Yoga : According to Jain philosophy, colour is the most unique process of catharsis for cleansing the body. Hence, lesya dhyan (perception of psychic colour) may be a very useful technique to cure somatic illness and mental imbalance. It is also useful for modifying modes and behaviour because colour effects the conscious, subconscious, and unconscious mind of an individual. The radiant energy of bright colours neutralize the waves of thoughts, uncertainties and obstructions in life. Lesya dhyan is helpful to regain and maintain physical, mental and emotional health as well as spiritual progress (Mahaprajna, 1989).
It is not a mere theoretical tenet but can be used as a comprehensive and holistic astrological theraphy to cure all evil effects of planets. Exponents state that it is an efficient theraphy for remedying spiritual incompleteness and reducing inner discord.
TABLE-1 Relation of planets and signs with the centres of energy (chakras) of human body according to ancient yoga and vedic astrology Energy Centres (Chakras) Planets Signs 6. Third eye (Ajna)
Sun and Moon Leo and cancer 5.Throat centre (Visuddhi) Mercury Gemini and Mithuna 4. Heart centre (Anahata) Venus Taurus and Libra 3.Navel centre (Manipura) Mars Aries and scorpio 2. Sex centre (Svadhisthana) Jupiter Pisces and saggitarious 1. Root centre (Muladhara) Saturn Aquarius and Capricorn
(Source: The Astrology of Seers by D. Frawley, Motilal Banarsidas Publications, Delhi)
(N.B. Nodes (i.e., Rahu and Ketu) are considered as shadowy planets and Rahu's function is similar to Saturn and Ketu's Mars. So in vedic astrology they are not considered separately).
Therefore, lesya dhyan can be used as an alternative technique of gem theraphy whose principles is also based on colour. If an individual perceive a specific colour on particular energy center of the subtle body during meditation he can alleviate the malefic influences of the related
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| SR No. | 524626 |
| Book Title | Tulsi Prajna 2006 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Shanta Jain, Jagatram Bhattacharya |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| Total Pages | 122 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India |
| File Size | 5 MB |