Pujya Gurudev Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya’s Kripa

How to manage time?

(Akhand Jyoti May-June 2009)

Time is continuously flowing. This flow is irreversible. Nothing can be substituted for time. Worse, once wasted, it can never be regained. People have numerous demands on their limited time. Time keeps slipping away and they have trouble controlling it. No matter what their position, they cannot stop time, they cannot slow it down, nor can they speed it up. Thus, time needs to be effectively managed to be effective.

Every task has a value and importance when it is done at the right time. Those who know the value of time never waste it. They complete their work at the right time and reap the rewards. This is the only secret of success. But, this is only possible when we are fully alert and work towards our goals actively adhering to the laws of time.

Success is always interlaced with time. Every individual’s life and profession are deeply connected with the winding journey of time. It is the time that makes a man laugh or cry. These emotions are the result of meandering turns of time.

Wise men often say that time is almighty. A person who wisely utilizes time becomes successful. If time is not utilized properly then even with abundant resources the results will not be well-disposed. On the other hand if a person wisely uses his time he will succeed even with dearth of available resources.

            Gandhiji remembered all the shlokas of Gita. How he remembered them is an interesting fact. In those days, he was very busy with the activities of freedom struggle. Even with so much work, he had kept a routine of learning a new shloka everyday and contemplating on it. The interesting part is that he used to think about the shloka while brushing his teeth. In those days people used to brush their teeth with a twig of Neem tree. He would memorize theshloka by the time he finished brushing his teeth. In due course of time he memorized the whole of The Gita. This just shows how nothing is impossible if you follow a set routine and skillfully plan your activities.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Who are you? : Pujya Gurudev

Think! Who are you?

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

1.       SOHUM (I am That): Indeed potentially I am That Absolute Truth - Consciousness incarnated in human form. Attaining higher spiritual levels are easy for me. I am a Sadhak (devotee) whom Yug Rishi has given an opportunity to do Sadhana towards Self-Realization. 

2. SHIVOHUM (I am akin to Lord Shiva): Shiva means auspicious. Essentially I am a blessed person; so how can there be any place for evil in my thoughts, feelings or actions? If any inappropriate trait has stuck to me due to bad company/surroundings, it is foreign to my essential nature and I resolve to rid myself of this dross. 

3. SACHCHIDANANDOHUM (My intrinsic Nature is " Truth " Consciousness - Bliss): Why should I be affected by falsehood? Why should I chase a mirage? I am innate bliss; why should I vainly seek happiness in the transient world? 

4. AYMATMA BRAHMA (Thy soul is a Spark of Brahma (Divine)): As the ocean is water so also is a drop. Every ray of the Sun has the qualities of its Radiator. Howsoever small the Soul confined by the ego may seem it has the capacity of uniting with its origin - Brahma. Both tap and tank are capable of giving water. So why should I remain caged in the false sense of identity with the ego and feel miserable; why not become Omnipresent? 

5. TATVAMASI (You are That): You inherit the attributes of the Supreme Soul and the whole creation is your embodiment. We are sparks of the Eternal and Imperishable spirit and our souls are here on their upward path to immortality. The essence of our Being is the Supreme Spirit (Parmatma - Brahma)  the source of the creative cosmic play; and we are here to awaken to the Reality of true identity.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Longevity : Pujya Gurudev

The Secret of Longevity 

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Normally, only a few people are blessed with long healthy life. But at some places, it has been found that the average life span of the residents is 85-100 years! This is one such mystery of Nature. Let us see the facts and figures regarding this riddle. The Secret of Longevity In Italy, on top of the mountain range between Sienna and Naples, there is a village named Campodimele. The natural beauty of this village is scenic, heavenly and marvelous. In Europe, this village is also known as "Forever Young" village. All the inhabitants of this village have seen minimum of 85 spring seasons. To unveil the mystery behind the long life of these villagers, a group of European psychologists went to Campodimele and did research on them. They found that the villagers live a peaceful and tension free life. Their eating habits are vegetarian and controlled. 

Their diet is mandated by fresh fruits, green vegetables, milk, sprouts and boiled cereals. They take rest for a while after lunch. Traditionally, they sleep by the dusk and wake up quite early in the morning. They spend their life in the proximity of Mother Nature. Natures similar gift has been given to the people of Symi island of Greece. The average age of the people here is 90 years. All inhabitants use tomato, vegetables and salad in good quantity. Normally they eat raw or less cooked vegetables. Either due to the diet or natures unique gift, these people are found working very hard even at the age of 80-90. Hard work, honesty and goodwill are the foundations of this society. Their family life is bonded with strong threads of mutual love and caring with cooperative and generous nature. Their way of celebrating festivals is remarkable. They celebrate them with full gusto and enthusiasm. Inhabitants of this island live tension-free and happy life with their families. In the East China Sea, there is a group of 161 islands. 

This island group is known as Okinawa Archipelago. This island is also blessed with people who live long. It has been found that the vegetables like sweet potato, leafy vegetables, and cereals are part of their daily diet. Soya bean also forms an essential part of their diet. According to the physiologists, all these elements contain antioxidants, which stop the harmful effects of aging and growth of cancerous free radical cells.
The topmost specialty of their food is that it contains minimal salt. It is a known fact that salt increases blood pressure. Hence these people don't have blood pressure and heart related diseases. Even at the age of 80, they can easily do farming. They are very fond of exercises. These include gardening, walking, folk dance and ancient marshal arts. Inhabitants of Okinawa give much importance to meditation. They successfully try to resolve all their problems through meditation.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Amrit Chintan : Pujya Gurudev

Self-confidence is the key to success

= Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya

If you consider someone as happy and successful, then closely study the course of his life. If possible, ask him directly – ‘Have you never encountered any problems in your life?’ Then you will know that peace and prosperity have not been showered on him randomly from the sky. His life has also been tested and tried by difficulties and problems as yours is being tested now.

When you realize this truth, again try to investigate – ‘Who liberated him from that web of distress?’ Did any magician come and wave his magic wand and all his problems vanished? On exploring deeply, you will find that it is his self-confidence that has been mainly helpful in overcoming the problems. When all the near and dear ones had left him alone, it was this self-confidence that assured him that there was hope and inspired him to resolutely go on trying against all odds.

Believe me! Your present problems are the result of your lack of will and self-confidence. You have accepted defeat without fight. You have developed a negative attitude that you cannot do anything; you cannot overcome the distress. You are finding darkness all around. There is no one to show you the light; there seems no way for you to get rid of the suffering. Now awaken your self-confidence, and with an optimistic attitude evaluate the resources at hand, though they might appear relatively meager, and try to utilize them to solve your problems. Within a short time you will find that the circumstances have started changing for the better; the hopelessness has turned into hope and failure has started turning into success.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Om : Pujya Gurudev

Experiencing Om

Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Om is the principal Divine Sound. It is Supreme source of music. All the musical notes of Nature are interwoven in it. The chirping of birds sitting on the trees, the peaceful atmosphere of high mountain peaks, the melodious sound of waterfalls, the whistling sound of winds blowing past the trees, the roaring sound of ocean waves, the thundering sound of clouds  the essence of all these is hidden in Om. Om is the seed of alphabets / words / syllables. 

All the words emerge from it and all of them get merged into it. Not only Vedas but also the Bible and other scriptures are the manifestations of Om. Gita and Gayatri too have emerged out of it. That is why Vedas say "One who has realized the essence of Om, nothing remains to be realized by him." Bible too repeats the same truth when it says: "In the beginning was the word; and the word was with God; and the word was God". Everything in this universe has been created by that primordial Sound. Om is the seed of this wonderful creation. It is the Supreme source of all kinds of energies. 

All the currents of energies responsible for sustaining and maintaining this vast universe originate from Om. That is why Upnishads say that everything in this world has emerged out of Om and everything will merge back in Om. All the mysteries from the subtlest to the most gigantic are hidden in this Om. Om is the Supreme symbol for meditation. 

All the mysteries are unraveled by meditating on Om and the imprisoned splendors within ourselves get released. Om is hidden within everyone but it is veiled by our ego-centered ignorance. As soon as imprisoned splendor of Om is liberated, all suffering gets transformed into bliss. This liberation is possible through meditation. It is through meditation and GayatriSadhana that the seed of Om is nurtured, sprouts up and grows into the tree of self-awakening. Then it no longer remains the subject of scriptural discussion but a concrete undeniable experience.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Science and spirituality : Pujya Gurudev

Control and Refinement of Hormones

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Key to Hormonal Regulation: Scientific investigations have revealed that hormonal secretions do not have any direct relationship with the quantity and quality of the food intakes and physical activities in general. Neither the geneticists have been able to establish any correlation between driven functions and hormonal regulation, nor has any psychological study yet confirmed any correlation model between specific functions of the endocrine system and the state of the conscious mind, which could be regarded as a universal model. Possibilities of some inherent tendencies of the subconscious and unconscious mind influencing the hormonal secretions do not find ground because of the lack of coherence.

Then a natural question arises –– what is the reason of variation in the levels and types of hormonal secretions from the endocrine glands? We will have to look into the deeper depths of the subtle levels of human consciousness in order to find possible answers.The third and the innermost component of human consciousness is the causal body which is also known as the eternal emotional core of the heart, the inner self, the abode of soul, etc.

 The natural beliefs, faith, inner emotions, intrinsic instincts and desires, and ascetic appetence etc emanate from this center. The feelings of ego, haecceity and afflatus also have their roots in this innermost core of human consciousness. The inherent characteristics – the reflections of the sins ( p³pa ) and the virtuous, pious, altruist deeds ( puñy a ) of an individual are manifested in these expressions of the inner self.

The intrinsic state, purity and spiritual level of these reflections are found to affect the activities of the endocrine system. Thus, the hormonal secretions appear to be subtly controlled by the pr³rabdha – destiny formed according to the collection of the p³pa and puñya of the previous births. Reactions of the p³paand puñya of the present birth also get accumulated in the stock of pr³rabdha and play an important role in respectively deteriorating and ameliorating the order and efficiency of the endocrine system and thereby influencing both the physical and subtle bodies.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Science and spirituality -iV ; Pujya Gurudev

Control and Refinement of Hormones

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Alfred Lenzmann of Detroit Michigan (USA) had a peculiar ability to breathe through the eyes instead of the nostrils. During test experiments he used to quench candles by staring at them while his nose and mouth were covered. Fred Pagel ’s voice was so loud that it could be heard from a distance of over 3 miles whenever he spoke at high pitch with force.The above examples present only a small sample of the varieties of abnormalities in the body-functions that could be caused by imbalance in the endocrine secretions.

Renowned psychoanalyst, Dr. Edgar has conducted research on effects of hormones on behavior and attitude. His findings indicate that many individuals, despite having excellent physique and charming appearance, do not have the natural masculine (or feminine) tendencies because of the abnormal levels of certain hormones. Impotency is also attributed to hormonal disorders in general.

As stated earlier, the endocrine glands are affected by the internal state of the mind and emotions and accordingly generate the feelings of joy, enthusiasm, courage and alacrity, or that of dole, dullness, despair and apprehension etc. Modern scientists are actively engaged in finding hormone-based therapies to control one’s physical and mental health. Partial success has been achieved in the cases where major cause of hormonal imbalance is identified as deficiency of certain chemicals as a result of some disease or known physiological disorder.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Key to Hormonal Regulation:

Science and spirituality-III ; Pujya Gurudev

Control and Refinement of Hormones

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Wonders of Disturbed Secretion of Growth Hormones: Imbalance of the hormone-secreting glands (the endocrine glands) creates amazing disorders in natural living system. The pair of a 25-inch ‘tall’ man, Tom Thumb and a 24-inch tall woman, Lebonia is counted among the great wonders of Nature in the human society. However, the experts know that such wonders are results of slight disorders in the endocrine system. Tom Thumb weighed 9 pounds 2 ounce at the time of birth; but, due to some deficiency in hormonal secretions, his body-weight remained the same. His body had become a source of earning for him through jugglery.

He had married a matching dwarf woman and enhanced his business through their joint shows. The other extreme of hormonal imbalance leads to uncontrolled growth of height and /or weight. Robert Widelio’s height of 8 ft 11 inches was a live example of this effect. He used to look like a moving Palm Tree. A 7 ft tall man Tilwar lived like a ‘show piece’ for the people of Palamou in Bihar (India).

Czar Peter of Russia was very tall. He used to like tall people. When one of his favorite, exceptionally tall sergeant died, the Czar had ordered to preserve his skeleton in the Kuntz art museum. This specimen was about 200 years old when some scientists tried to investigate the cause of its abnormal height with the help of X-rays. The analysis carried out by them identified excessive secretions through the pituitary gland as the cause of this exceptional growth.

 Alipus of Alexandria was a dwarf. His height was only 17 inches. Amira Zambilakas had kept him in his house to entertain the visitors. He used to carry Alipus in a small cage while traveling. Fanny Miles, a girl born in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio USA, had exceptionally long feet in her otherwise normal body. Her 2-ft long feet used to frighten people. Nobody married her because of this abnormality.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Hormones : Pujya Gurudev

Science and spirituality

Control and Refinement of Hormones

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

According to Dr. Andrew Baptist, a behavioral psychologist by profession, there are two major classes of neuro-chemicals: one, the group of MAO-enzymes and the other, that of different neurotransmitters such as, epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, etc. The MAOs suppress the functions of the neurotransmitters. A third group of neurotransmitters has also been discovered which preserves the activity and blood-level of the neurotransmitters. This helper group mainly consists of the enzymes of endorphin category.

The research findings of Dr. Andrew and others indicate that excessive secretion of MAO often triggers lethargy, dullness, mental restlessness and tension. The activation of the second group can suppress the effects of MAO and induce alacrity, enthusiasm, relaxation and cheerfulness. The enzymes like encephalon etc of the endorphin group further enhance the activity of the neurotransmitters and accelerate positive effects on mental and emotional conditions. People are found to show greater mental concentration and efficiency in their tasks-in-hand when the secretion and activities of the neurotransmitters and hormones of the latter groups are on.

Acupuncture and Pain Alleviating Hormones:

Medical experts consider that the limbic system in human brain can secrete specific neuro-chemicals, which alleviate the sensation of pain or counter the tension caused by mental stress. Emotions are supposed to trigger the activities of the limbic system. As the sensory nerves carry the sensation of pain to the spinal cord, the efferent receptors of the limbic region in a healthy brain are activated and they secrete two phaline peptides that serve as natural ‘pain killers’. Betalypotramine (LPH) is found to be the forerunner of encephalin.

Experiments in neuro-immuno-histochemistry have shown that a large number of neurons -filled with encephalon - are clustered at different levels of the cerebrospinal axis; these clusters are denser near specific pain-sensing center on the gelatinosa of the spinal column. The neurons are also present near the nerves connected to the digestive system. The techniques like acupuncture invoke the secretion of encephalon at specific centers as and when required and thereby offer healing and remedy from pain without any medicine or other treatments. Many surgical operations are performed successfully by suppressing sensation with the help of acupuncture without using any anesthesia.

Frontline researchers in Parapsychology consider that the secretion and concentration of different hormones like encephalon, endogens – painkillers - can be regulated by harmonizing the activities of brain with the help of dhy³n (deep meditation) . Dhy³n is a risk-free spiritual exercise, which offers enormous benefits. Experts of this science prescribe meditation as an effective remedy against pain and mental stress and strain instead of the killer medicines, steroids and intoxicating drugs.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Science and spirituality : Pujya Gurudev

Science and spirituality

Control and Refinement of Hormones

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

The scientists of yore had adopted the approach of subtle science of spirituality to gain absolute knowledge about human mind and to creatively control the functioning of the brain. Modern scientists have started from an approach of gross analysis of the physico-chemical reactions and study of their effects manifested in behavioral changes. Progress of this research is now opening newer dimensions of the subtle aspects of human brain.

The study of hormones has offered amazing information to the researchers who consider physiological and biochemical processing to be the basic cause of different functions of brain. The front-line researchers now believe that the root cause of secretion of the enormous varieties of hormones is yet unknown because of the subtle nature of different levels of consciousness affecting the mind.

Even a single drop of some hormones secreted within the brain is found to bring drastic changes in the body-functions. The temperament and the emotional manifestations too are found to vary because of the fluctuations in specific hormonal levels. Many hormones and neuro-chemicals - contained in the tiny neurons - have now been identified and analyzed in the laboratories. These include, those found to be associated with the fatigue or energetic state of the body and the alacrity of mind, and those which can stimulate or suppress the expressions of love, compassion, cheerfulness etc. The hormone secreting glands seem to reveal even newer wonders before the endocrinologists to further accelerate research in the related areas of neuroscience.

It is a surprising coincidence that the existence of the mysterious neuro-chemicals came into light through the study of some diseases like aboulia and amnesia in which the mind goes into depression or becomes dull and dormant by losing memory and intellectual sharpness. Some scientists at the American National Institute of Mental Health had found that the activity or inhibition of an enzyme called MAO (Mono Amine Oxidase) is largely responsible for the changes in people’s temperaments. The normal as well as the unusual emotional expressions of different persons, cheerfulness and irritation, alacrity and lethargy etc, are found to depend on the inhibition or activation – by other enzymes and chemicals – o f the neuro-hormonal secretions of MAO.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

The Buddha : Pujya Gurudev

The Noble Eight-Fold Path of the Buddha

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

1) Blessed are they who understand That Life is One. Its "forms" do come and go: But Life itself floweth on!

RIGHT VIEW (Samyak drishti)

(2) Blessed are they who resolve That they will build the strength To lessen suffering and pain And attain to Wisdom pure!

RIGHT RESOLVE(Samyak sankalpa)

(3) Blessed are they who speak In sympathy and gently to all, Who do away with bitter words And never speak in anger or in hate!

RIGHT SPEECH (Samyak vak)

(4) Blessed are they who rightly act and put away all thought of gain, Who know that motive is the deed And who, renouncing power, are pure, indeed!

RIGHT EFFORT (Samyak Prayatna)

(5) Blessed are they who earn Their daily bread in such a way That brings not hurt nor pain To living creatures on the Earth!

RIGHT LIVELIHOOD (Samyak ajiva)

(6) Blessed are they who cast Out ill-will and pride in daily life And act obedient to the Law In sympathy and love!

RIGHT ACTION (Samyak karmanta)

(7) Blessed are they who walk the Way, Aware by night and day that life is sacred still! They strive for Peace: and ever before them shine The noble Truths of life!

RIGHT MINDFULNESS (Samyak smriti)

(8) Blessed are they who meditate In silent joy and see how rich, indeed, Is the life of compassion, Service, Love! Radiant as the Lamp of Light is such a life!

RIGHT CONCENTRATION(Samyak Samadhi)

Thus taught the Blessed One, moving from town to town and village to village, teaching men and women the Way of Deliverance the Way of Peace, Compassion and Illumination.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Amrit Chintan : Pujya Gurudev

        Positive thinking maintains mental balance 

- Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya

Due to the lack of confidence, many people exaggerate the problems they are facing and feel overwhelmed by them. But the truth is otherwise. All the clouds do not rain.  Many of them, though appearing thick and dark, are blown away by the winds. When even the golden dreams are not materialized, how can the imaginary fears turn out to be real?  There are certainly evil and aggressive elements in the society, but it must not be forgotten that there also exist the angelic, protecting and helping powers. If the human life is wasted in such small worries, then how can any one survive on earth? 

The mental balance is disturbed more due to the inner weakness and lack of refined thinking than the external factors. If we can develop the habit of positive thinking and develop the courage to face the realities of life, it will easily be possible to eradicate the mental disorders and at the same time also get rid of the day-to-day ailments that are caused by such disorders. We try to treat unsuccessfully the physical symptoms which really have the roots in the subtle domain. Therefore, for our healthy and happy life, let us develop the habit of positive thinking. 

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Kalash and Deepak : Pujya Gurudev

The Significance of Kalash and Deepak  =Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

The kalash (kalasha) and deepak (dipaka) are prominent Vedic symbols that symbolize respectively the manifestations of Gayatri and Yagya. As Gayatri and Yagya are revered to be the origin of the Vedas and Vedic Science and Culture, the presence and worship of kalash and deepak in every sacrament, on every auspicious occasion is quite natural in the Vedic Culture and hence in the Indian System of life. Both are essential parts of all the important Hindu rituals and also, in varied forms, in the holy celebrations of other religions - for example, deepak (as fire or candle) in case of Zarathustric and Christian and kalash in case of Jain and Buddhist worships.

The symbol of kalash is physically represented by a metal or earthen pitcher or urn. It is filled with water (preferably the water of holy Ganga, any sacred river or clean, running water). Its top open end holds betel or mango leaves and a red-yellow sanctified thread (kalawa or mauli) is tied around its neck. This kalash is placed on the pujavedi (worship dais or table) near the idols or pictures of the deity. It is placed facing the North, in the center.

This positioning signifies balance; balance that one needs to achieve success in every walk of life. Often it is topped by a coconut or a deepak and kept on the sacred Vedic swastika symbol or a Vedic swastika is drawn on it by using wet vermillion, sandal-wood powder and turmeric. The kalash has many symbolic meanings and teachings associated with it as described below. During worship or rituals, leaves from some select trees are used as essential accessories, but among them all the betel leaf (pana) enjoys a place of pride in India. In Hindu weddings, a betel leaf is tucked into the headgears of the bride and the groom. The betel leaf is symbolic of freshness and prosperity.

The Skanda Purana says that the betel leaf was obtained by Gods during the grand ocean-churning. The use of betel leaf in India is mentioned in the great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, as well as in Buddhist and Jain literatures. Paan (betel leaf) has rich herbal properties as well. It is invigorating and energizing, it kills germs and bacteria, and is an anti-cold chewable recipe. The blackish variety is said to be constipating and the whitish green one eliminates cold and is a laxative and helps in digestion.

Mango leaf also has many medicinal properties, as cited in Ayurvedic scriptures. Mango is regarded as the king of all fruits in India and its wood is used in the holy fire of yagya. Mango leaves are described as sacred and are also used in making tora�a (door-string) which is tied on the entrance of the house as an auspicious sign. The coconut (Nariyala) is a symbol of the Godhead - the three eyes symbolic of the eyes of Lord Shiva. In India, for success in an important undertaking, the beginning is done with the breaking of a sanctified coconut. All religious functions and rituals start with the worship of the coconut, along with the kalash, since it is regarded as symbolic of Lord Ganesha, the deity who helps in the successful completion of any undertaking.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Creativity : Pujya Gurudev

Creativity is Developed by Noble and PositiveThoughts

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

A no bhadrah kratavo yantu visvatoadabdhaso aparitasaa udbhidah Deva no yatha sadmid vrdhe asannaprayuvo raksitaro dive-dive.

- Yajurveda 25/14

"Let benevolent, harmless, free and fruitful ideas come to us from all sides, so that the vigilant and protector gods continually make us prosper." Creative thinking is always oriented towards the good of all. Creative thinking means developing such a cast of mind which remains untouched by envy, anger, greed and other such destructive dispositions. Only a mind pulsating with positive emotions of joy, good will, equality, peace and forgiveness is the creative mind, because only in such a mind the creative impulses are at their peak. Not only this, even the physical health does not remain unaffected by its beneficial effects. The mind casts a direct impact upon our nervous system and the various organs of the body. Even the surroundings are affected by ones mental state. 

The emanating thought currents are potent enough to influence them. If the mind is pure, refined and energic creative thinking reaches such an exalted level that its effect may endure for centuries. Great personages have been able to inspire and induce great changes in the world on the strength of their powerful cast of mind. Remember, thoughts are shot from the mind like boomerangs. After piercing the target they come back to the person generating those thoughts. So, if we are sending out good, positive and creative thought signals, they travel through the world of ideas and reach the intended persons. 

These thought signals return to us carrying with them the blessings, goodwill and greetings of the people and make us feel inspired, elated and encouraged. Conversely, when destructive and negative thoughts fly towards the target, they bring negative reactions. If the target happens to be more powerful, the negative thoughts fail to penetrate them and boomerang on us with double speed. Even if they succeed in denting the target, they still return and hit us with negative vibes. Projection of noble thoughts gradually elevates the mind whereas negative thoughts put it on a downward slide. Consequently, many reactions ensue which ultimately give birth to mental/psychological disorders.

Experts of Ayurveda see a direct link between the nadi system and the mind. If our thoughts are pure, the nadis (nerve channels) open up and there is free flow of vital energy through them, whereas their functioning becomes unbalanced under the impact of impure thoughts. 

This inharmony in the flow of vital airs disrupts and destabilizes even normal physiological functions and the body falls prey to many diseases. In short, be it the body or mind, it is continually inspired and influenced by thought currents. 
This is self-evident in literal sense, too, and can be observed on people’s faces. Whenever the feelings of joy and hope arise in the mind, the face reciprocates by radiating a perceptible glow. A malicious thought, on the other hand, makes the face dull and twisted. That is why, those whose minds always carry the burden of negative thoughts have their facial features giving a permanently contorted and crooked look.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Yagya Therapy-IV ; Pujya Gurudev

Yagya Therapy to Cure Cancer

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

However, as per one’s compulsions the timings could be shifted by one or two hours such that yagya gets over before it is dark. Minimum of 24 ahutis must be offered every day. More ahutis should be put as per the Ayurvedic yagyartherapist’s recommendation. In most cases, fresh decoction of the special antircancer preparation is also prescribed. The dry powder should be grinded very fine and about 4 to 5 teaspoons of this should be boiled in halfrarliter water till the solution is reduced to about onersixth of a liter. Half of this decoction should be drunk by the patient around 9 to 10 am and remaining around 4 to 5 pm.

 This therapy may be used even if the patient has undergone surgery and has been given (or is still being given) chemo r or radiation r therapy. If practiced thoroughly and regularly as per suggestion of the Ayurvedic expert, yagyartherapy uproots the disease and also eliminates all chances of its recurrence.

 List of herbs/plant medicines used in special antircancer havan samagri: Sadabahar (Catharanthes roseus), kutha (Arctium lappa or Saussurea lappa), turmeric (Curcuma longa), daru haldi (Berberis vulgaris), mulahathi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), sharpunkha (Tephrosia purpurea), bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), talis patra (Taxus baccata), leafs of sitaphal (Annona squamosa), priyangu (Prunus mahaleb), chhoti kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum), leafs of amaltas (Cassra fistula), kachanar chhal (Bauhinia variegate), guggul (Gum resin of Balsamodendron mukul), khair or khadir (Acacia catechu), tejaphal or tumbaru (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium), garlic (Allium sativum), chida (Larix oxidantelis), salai gum (Gum resin of Boswellia), devadar (Cedrus deodara), dalchini (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum), gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus Indicus), ashoka (Saraca indica), dhamasa (Fagonta Arabica), chakramarda or chakunda (Cassia ora), small goksharu (Xanthium Strumarium), chitrak (Plumbago Zeylanica), ginger (Zingiber officinale), aparajita (Clitoria Ternatea), shweta nishotha (Lpomea trupethum), lal chandan (Pterocarpus Santalinus), alua or gwarpatha (Aloe barbadensis), revandi chini or arachu (Rheum emodi), padmakh (Prunus puddum), lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), bark skin and leafs of nima (Melia azedarach), varuna (Crataeva nurvala), haritaki or harada (Terminalia Chebula), makoy (Solanum nigrum), patha (Cyclea Peltata), swarnakshiri (Argemone mexicana), sahijana (Moringa Pterygosperma), shayama tulasi (Ocimum Sanctum), banafsa (Viola odorata), pilo jogido (Cancer root Cistanche tubulosal), papari or nirvishi (Podophyllum Paltetum), bangobhi or mayur shikha (Elephantopus scaber), bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium), pataranga (Haematoxyloncampechianum), chuka (Rumexsp), harchura (Viscum album), aranya suran (Stilingia sylvatica), purtuka or nakhuna (Astragalus Tribuloids), katira (Saussurea sacra), patanga (Caesalpinia Sappan), shala (Shorea robusta), saptaparna (Alstonia Scholaris), bark skin of baragada (Ficus bengalensis), bark skin of pipal (Ficus infectoria), giloya (Tinospora cordifolia), jala pippali (Lippia nodiflora), pushkar mula (Iris germanica), ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), punarnava (Boerhana diffusa) and rudravanti (Cressa cretica).

All these are used in equal proportion except Taxus baccata, which is used in half the proportion of the others. While performing antircancer yagya for say five persons, on an average, 100 gm of the above specified special havan samagri is mixed in 100 gm of the common havan samagri. As mentioned in the previous article of this series, the latter consists of equal proportions of ten dry herbs/plant medicines grinded in powder form; these ingredients are r agara, tagara, devadara, giloya, white sandalwood, lala chandana, ashwagandha, guggal, cloves and jayaphala.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma