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to the fundamental rules of worship through recitation of Vedic hymns, it is necessary to meditate on colours. The basic colours for meditation have been recognised as white, blue and red.
Q. Is there any utility of colour of leshya from the
scientific point of view? Have any experiments been made in this connection in the field of science?
Ans. From the scientific point of view, colours have
a spectacular effect on the body and on feelings. Many discoveries have been made by science in this context. According to the researchers in this field, the pink colour is very useful in the maintenance of a happy mood. On the basis of this fact, the colour of walldistemper in school-rooms was changed. Students studying in rooms which had been painted bright red were found to be coarse, indisciplined and easily excitable. On the other hand, those studying in rooms painted pink, were courteous, disciplined and peaceful.
Q. If by merely changing the colour of room walls, a
change in character comes about, then there should not be any problem whatsoever. Then there is no need for any kind of sadhana or practice for bringing about a transformation of the mind.
Ans. We do not believe that everything can be
- changed by changing the colour. The colour is only a factor. A factor is something which exercises an influence. If an adverse factor leaves its impact upon the mind, why should not a beneficent one be equally effective? The colour factor and the sadhak's temper, are useful stimuli. The fundamental element is feeling. How intimately connected are feeling and colour becomes apparent from the functioning of one's nerves. How
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