=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya
The pituitary gland also lies in the head right behind the root of the nose. Brilliance or sharpness of intellect, enthusiasm, sentiments of love and affection, power of self-restraint are generated and controlled by this gland. It also regulates the growth of the body; dwarfism, or exceptional height are results of its malfunctioning. The differentiation between genders (manhood and womanhood) also originates at this center. This tiny gland governs the transitions associated with puberty, youth and reproductive potentials, too. The thyroid gland is present inside the throat. It plays a major role in maintaining mental stability and development of ones nature. Emotional level and development of character also largely depend on the functioning of this gland.
The state of this center is responsible for inducing alacrity and enthusiasm. Slight over-stimulation of this gland makes one impatient, anxious, agitated or excited prattler etc; one almost loses his senses in this condition. Harmonious activity of the thyroid gland contributes to development of talents and overall elevation of personality. The parathyroid a gland of the size of a grain of wheat is closely associated with the neuronal system. In terms of mental and emotional effects, this gland contains the reservoir of courage to fight against injustice and immorality. It also arranges for the repair of damaged or sick cells, organization of ligaments and nerve fibers. It is a rich source of immunity and vitality. The thymus gland lies in the upper central part of the chest. This gland contains the power required for the growth and development of the embryo. If this gland is underdeveloped or functionally disordered then the foetus will not receive proper nourishment even from a healthy mother. This is the principal gland that governs the normal development of an infant through the successive stages from childhood up to teenage and youth. In short, this is a regulator of the growth and healthy development of the body.
The spleen is the largest gland in the endocrine system. Metabolic activities, efficiency of the digestive system and the purity of blood mainly depend on this gland located to the left of stomach below the diaphragm. It also plays a major role in the activities of the nervous system. This gland has special connection with the solar plexus and the subtle body and is therefore considered to be responsible for transmitting the effects of cosmic activity to the body and mind. The adrenal gland, located right above the kidneys, is also called supra- renal gland. Its shape and size resemble that of a large seed of a kidney bean. Many of the natural tendencies and biological characteristics of male and female genders are developed through the specific secretive activities of this source. This center is also called the second brain. It triggers inspirations for taking courageous steps and appropriate actions in situations of severe difficulties and crises; valor, or cowardice are the results of different types of functions of this gland.
The spleen is the largest gland in the endocrine system. Metabolic activities, efficiency of the digestive system and the purity of blood mainly depend on this gland located to the left of stomach below the diaphragm. It also plays a major role in the activities of the nervous system. This gland has special connection with the solar plexus and the subtle body and is therefore considered to be responsible for transmitting the effects of cosmic activity to the body and mind. The adrenal gland, located right above the kidneys, is also called supra- renal gland. Its shape and size resemble that of a large seed of a kidney bean. Many of the natural tendencies and biological characteristics of male and female genders are developed through the specific secretive activities of this source. This center is also called the second brain. It triggers inspirations for taking courageous steps and appropriate actions in situations of severe difficulties and crises; valor, or cowardice are the results of different types of functions of this gland.
The occurrences of change of sex are often triggered by some disorderly variations in the hormonal secretions from this gland. Gonads the reproductive glands - regulate the activities of the genital organs and reproductive potentials. The sexual strength and related youthfulness and reproductive capacity of an individual depend upon the secretions from these glands. It is a common observation that in old age, all the sense organs are gradually weakened and the body loses physical strength. However, sometimes people nearing hundred or more years in age are found producing children like the young ones. Such unnatural and surprising events result because of the extraordinary functioning of the gonads in those old persons.
The progress of research on the endocrine glands is still in its infancy. The knowledge obtained by modern scientists on hormonal secretions is far from complete. Still, whatever has been observed and analyzed so far is quite encouraging. Physiologists are surprised to find that the negligible quantities of hormones secreted by these glands are indeed the principal regulators of vital functions of the body and the mind. The physical health of brain, heart, spinal cord, kidneys, liver, stomach, intestines and other organs is commonly regarded as the basis of total health; causes of diseases (if any) are attributed to the possibly sick states of these organs. Hematological tests are performed to identify the presence of germs and viral infections. Pathological tests of stools, urine, saliva, etc are also used as indicators of the internal state of the body and treatments are offered to rectify or remove the disorders or infections found through such investigations. However, ever since the remarkable role of hormonal secretions has come into light, it has become clear that the states and functions of different organs and the cellular and molecular systems are only the leafs and branches of the tree of human body. Its roots lie deep in the core of the endocrine system. The stoutness, alacrity, beauty, extraordinary potentials of different sense organs, immunity and vitality etc, are no longer attributed to the physical strength and functions of the body. Instead, the specific hormonal secretions are given most of the credit for such manifestations.
The same is true in case of mental faculties also. If the dormant state of intellect, hasty or illusive mentality, etc do not change in spite of best psychological and medical treatments and sincere efforts of the persons concerned, the imbalance of associated hormonal secretions is identified as the major cause of such deficiencies. On the other extreme, sharp memory, bright intellect, sound reasoning, foresightedness etc are also considered as the gifts of perfect order and efficiency of specific hormonal activities. Moving a step further from the level of body and mind, we find the deeper and altogether different aspects of personality reflected in the nature and character of a human being. These belong to the domain of convictions and emotions and thus bear upon spirituality, too.
The latent power of hormonal secretions seems to be associated even with the status of the inner self, expressed in internal tendencies and deep emotions. A natural question arises here "Could morality and high ideals of life also be governed by hormonal reactions?" Then what is the use of swadhyaya and satsang etc. in the development of personality? If the endocrine glands, in some way, are the principal regulators of the integrity of character and emotional purity then we ought to review the present understanding of the methods of refinement and sublimation of internal character and research deeper on the subtle activities of consciousness. In this context, it would be appropriate to consider the ancient Indian science of the Shat chakras (the six extrasensory energy nuclei, ESN, along the endocrine column). These six subtle centers of etheric energy, located in different plexuses along the spinal column, are junctions which link the human consciousness with the latent currents of conscious power existing in the cosmos and thereby affect the activities of their functional counterparts - the endocrine glands.
The Sadhanas of Kundalini Jagrana involve penetration and stimulation of the Shat chakras at an orderly pace. The effects of associated processing within the body may be understood in gross scientific terminology if we consider the eternal connection of the Shat chakras with the endocrine glands. This approach would explain how the spiritual sadhanas are useful in regulating all aspects of personality development and opening the paths of all round progress and elevation in a natural way. Most of us may want to understand how the awakening of the shat chakras and corresponding control and refinement of the functions of the endocrine glands could be accomplished by spiritual sadhanas? For finding an answer, we will have to undertake research into the scriptures on yoga and study the subliminal effects of practicing the Shat chakra sadhana.
The latent power of hormonal secretions seems to be associated even with the status of the inner self, expressed in internal tendencies and deep emotions. A natural question arises here "Could morality and high ideals of life also be governed by hormonal reactions?" Then what is the use of swadhyaya and satsang etc. in the development of personality? If the endocrine glands, in some way, are the principal regulators of the integrity of character and emotional purity then we ought to review the present understanding of the methods of refinement and sublimation of internal character and research deeper on the subtle activities of consciousness. In this context, it would be appropriate to consider the ancient Indian science of the Shat chakras (the six extrasensory energy nuclei, ESN, along the endocrine column). These six subtle centers of etheric energy, located in different plexuses along the spinal column, are junctions which link the human consciousness with the latent currents of conscious power existing in the cosmos and thereby affect the activities of their functional counterparts - the endocrine glands.
The Sadhanas of Kundalini Jagrana involve penetration and stimulation of the Shat chakras at an orderly pace. The effects of associated processing within the body may be understood in gross scientific terminology if we consider the eternal connection of the Shat chakras with the endocrine glands. This approach would explain how the spiritual sadhanas are useful in regulating all aspects of personality development and opening the paths of all round progress and elevation in a natural way. Most of us may want to understand how the awakening of the shat chakras and corresponding control and refinement of the functions of the endocrine glands could be accomplished by spiritual sadhanas? For finding an answer, we will have to undertake research into the scriptures on yoga and study the subliminal effects of practicing the Shat chakra sadhana.
Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma
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