Preksha Dhyana Contemplation and Auto Suggestion

Author(s): Mahapragna Acharya
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati

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in the body, which have profound influence on the mental stages and behavioural patterns, must be transmuted. These chemical - factors are mainly the hormones secreted and distributed by the endocrine system. Exercise of auto-suggestion influences the functioning of hypothalamus and pituitary which, in turn, produces a strong state of faith and belief: and a strong sense of faith can help a person cope with the various crises that in life countless number of people with sincere religious beliefs and faith become free from serous, incurable diseases by just touching the feet of saints and mahātmās (or putting the dust of their feet on the head). Does the miracles lie in the dust? No. It is the miracle of faith and religious belief. Thousands find inner calm and peace of mind through faith.
Prayer and worship produce profound joy and contentment. Nor is it essential to have a specific religious belief. One must merely develop faith in one's own consciousness and psychic self to help one to cope with a crisis, by developing underlying mental strength. Exercise of auto-suggestion (bhāvanā) is based on the practical application of faith and belief. The exercise brings about the necessary changes in the body-chemistry, thereby weakening the forces of disease and ultimately curing it. The process of producing or transmuting the internal chemicals is a form of faith-healing or spiritual healing.
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