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PREKSHA MEDITATION. THERAPY AND CURES / 191
The medulla is responsible for producing adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones. The medulla is actually a part of autonomic nervous system and it prepares the body to utmost alertness in the events of danger and stress. This is achieved by altering the blood flow and releasing the energy from liver.
The Thymus
The thymus is a bi-lobed, greyish organ located in the thoracic cavity just below the neck. Curiously, when the thymus is removed from adult mammals, few effects are seen. However, when the thymus is removed at birth, dramatic effects are witnessed. The thymus develops from the childhood till adulthood. Though the activities and chemicals of this organ are still an enigma, its proper functioning is essential for our immune system.
The Testes & Ovaries
These glands secrete male and female sex hormones.
The testes are two egg shaped male glands suspended in a bag of skin, the scrotum, behind the penis. Their two main activities are
To produce spermatozoa essential for reproduction. To produce testosterone responsible for enhancing the male characteristics like - hair-growth, body-contours and thick voice.
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The ovaries are egg producing organs having an oval shape. Each of them consists of at least 200,000 follicles which are microscopic capsules housing egg cells. Besides being abode to ovum, ovaries produce female hormones oestrogens and progesterone. These hormones develop female specific characteristics as well as regulate the menstrual cycles.
Energy Centres
Based on his studies of traditional Jain literature, ancient Hindu mysticism and also based on his experiments with Preksha meditation, Mahapragya has postulated several energy centre of the body. These are called chakras (wheels of energy) in tantra terminology, core-points in ayurveda and conscience-centres in Preksha meditation. A few are mentioned here for the spiritually enlightened readers. 1. Shanti Kendra - Front cerebral part relates to hypothalamus.
Jyoti Kendra - Centre of forehead. Also called the Third Eye. Field of pineal.
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