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of the problem, it is ideal. Whether one is experiencing a headache, stomach ache or an emotional void, altering the breath at the very beginning always has quick effects.
This solution seems very simple, yet its results are very effective. Before bringing any transformation in the body, one must bring transformation in one's mind. By doing this, the negative energy in the mind and body can be converted into positive energy.
A Holistic Lifestyle
Kalpa Sutra (verse 92) gives a description about what kind of life style was adopted by mother Trishla once Mahavira came into her womb. It is stated that she used to stand and sit comfortably by taking support. She did the same while turning over in a sleeping position. She took great care during all her activities and spent the duration of her pregnancy in a comfortable manner. By doing this, she has become an inspiration for all of us. The pages of Agama which contain a description of her conduct and behavior during that period is an important manual for us.
The first point which a pregnant woman must constantly remember is that during these nine months of pregnancy, every
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activity and every behaviour of hers is creating the statue of the child in her womb. All her activities such as eating, drinking, sleeping, sitting and standing affect and influence her child. It is possible that they have greater influence on her child than on her own self.
The five senses of the child are connected with the sense of the pregnant mother. The mother's sense organs are fully developed but the child's are not developed. Through the mother's sense organs, the child is connected with the entire world. His eyes are connected with her eyes and his ears with her ears.
Her speech is well developed where as his speech is not. So also, her eyes are developed but his eyes are not. Perhaps her sense organs are so well developed that they can handle the stress and challenges of life, but the child's sense organs cannot do the same. In cases of extreme stress, the child's sense organs may become mutilated.
Whatever the mother receives through her sense organs affects the child. Hence, the mother must avoid doing tasks that may cause stress to the child or affect the healthy development of any of his sense organs.
She must stay away from listening to loud music or watching programmes
