THOUGHT OF THE DAY

"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, that is the way great spiritual giants are produced."

- Swami Vivekanandar

MEDICAL ETHICS

OUR BODY IS THE BEST DOCTOR
                                                                 

We are all children born to our mothers.
All the people in the world are born to their
mothers. How does a mother beget a child?
The mother eats the food through her
mouth. The food goes into her body and gets
transformed into a full child with all body
parts such as eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc.
Did the mother’s intelligence convert the
food into a child? Or was it the intelligence of
the mother’s body? The answer naturally
would be, “It is not the intelligence of the
mother but the intelligence of the mother’s
body.”

First of all, we need to see our
intelligence as consisting of two parts. Our
experiential intelligence is different from
the innate intelligence of our body.

The intelligence that we get by reading various
books and through our experience is our
experiential intelligence. The intelligence
that is present in our body ever since we are
born is the inbuilt intelligence of our body.

Can any mother claim that it was her
intelligence that transformed the food into
the child? No. The food gets converted into
the child only by her body’s intelligence. If a
mother says that she produced the child
through her intelligence, ask her one
question: “Can you draw all the parts of the
body and name them?” She will not be able
to do it, unless, of course, she is a Science
teacher. How can a mother, who does not
even know all the body parts, produce a
child by transforming the food into the child
using her own intelligence?

What we understand from this is that
the mother’s duty ends when she eats her
food. It is the job of the mother’s body to
convert the food into the child. The child
born to a highly educated mother who has
obtained a medical degree and also received
four PhDs is similar to the child born to an
illiterate mother.

What is clear from this
is that the intelligence
obtained by us through
t h e b o o k s , I n t e r n e t ,
e x p e r i e n c e , e t c . i s
different from the natural
intelligence of our body.

Our body has the same
wisdom from our birth to
death. It is our brain which
acts intelligently sometimes and acts
foolishly at some other times.
Just imagine what a wizard a body is
that is capable of transforming the food
eaten by the mother into a child with all
parts such as eye, ear, nose, mouth, etc.!

Has anyone in the world ever invented a
machine which can take food from one side
and give out a baby from the other side?
What a big prize such an inventor will get!
Have you ever seen such a machine? You will
say, no. But I have seen such a machine! All
the mothers who have given birth to a child
are such machines.

 Therefore, all mothers
who have borne a child can congratulate
themselves for possessing such a wonderful
power in their body.

Just think for a moment. What an extraordinary
intelligence, knowledge and
wisdom this body possesses as it can
convert the food into a complete child with
eyes, ears, nose, kidneys and all other parts!
Our body’s intelligence is much more
than that of all the greatest scientists,
doctors and wise people put together. Will
such a body be unable to cure diseases such
as Diabetes, blood pressure, Asthma,
Thyroid, Arthritis, Cancer and AIDS? We do
not agree. Our body’s intelligence is capable
of curing all the diseases in the world.

If a person gets a disease, the reason is
simple. There is some problem with the
body’s intelligence. By setting this problem
right, we can cure by ourselves all the
diseases in the world without the help of any
medicine, tablet or doctor. The blood of a
mother is what gets transformed into the
body parts of the child. The body’s
intelligence that knows how to convert the
food into a child also knows how to cure the
diseases.

SPIRITUAL ETHICS

The test of Swami Vivekanandar

SWAMI VIVEKANAND'S inspiring personality has been well known in India and abroad from decades to come. This unknown monk of India suddenly rose to fame at the Parliament of Religions held in Chicago (America) in 1893, representing Hinduism. His vast knowledge of Eastern and Western culture as well as his deep spiritual insight, brilliant conversation skills, empathy and colorful personality made a mark on the hearts of many. People who ever happen to see or hear Swami Vivekanand even once still cherish his memory after a lapse of more than half a century.

Before leaving for abroad for the first time to preach Hinduism, Vivekanand's mother wanted to know whether he is all perfect for this mission or not, she invited him for dinner. Vivekanand enjoyed the food that had the additional flavor of his mother's special love and affection. After the delicious dinner, Vivekanand's mother offered Vivekanand a dish of fruits and a knife. Vivekanand cut the fruit, ate it and after that his mother said, "Son, can you please give me the knife, I need it." Vivekanand immediately responded by giving the knife.
Vivekanand's mother calmly said, "Son, you have passed my test and I heartily bless you for going abroad." Vivekanand surprisingly asked, "Mother, how did you test me? I did not understand."
Mother replied, "Son, when I asked for the knife, I saw how you handed it to me, you gave the knife by holding its sharp edge and kept the wooden handle of knife towards me. This way, I would not get hurt when I take it and this means you took care of me. And this was your test in which you passed.

The person who thinks of others welfare rather than thinking about self has got the right of preaching the world and you have got that right. You have all my blessings."
This was the most important mark he left in the hearts of many he met in his lifetime - to think of others before thinking for self.

Moral: There are some qualities which draw the difference between a common man & an uncommon man. To think about the welfare of everyone falls under an extraordinary quality. The true noble person is the one who thinks of others' happiness even if it is in little matters to our day to day life. The one who thinks of himself alone is considered selfish & will not be valued by the world in the long run. It is the law of nature that as the bigger hearted & noble you are, the more you will keep receiving & as the narrower minded you become, the less you will receive.

AYUVEDIC MEDICAL ETHICS:Home Remedies for losing Weight

REDUCE WEIGHT BY NATURAL WAYS: Obesity or overweight is a condition characterized by excessive deposition or storage of fat in adipose tissues. Over the years it has been a common problem all over the world.  Ayurveda describes eight types of bodies, which are considered bad. Out of the eight, the two that are widely explained are: very thin body and very fat body. It has been proved that out these two those who are very fat have most diseases and troubles. This is because the extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles. Over weight persons are susceptible to several diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders.The chief cause of obesity or over-weight is often overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating including improper mixing of food items in one meal.

Home Remedies for losing Weight

Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently. One should avoid intake of too much salt. Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight. Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided. Taking of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation, which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a tablespoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added. Fasting on honey and lime juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. In this mode of treatment, one teaspoonful of fresh honey should be mixed with a juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water. It can be taken several times in a day at regular intervals. Cabbage is considered to be an effective remedy for loosing weight. This vegetable inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. It can be taken raw or cooked. Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing. Lime juice is excellent for weight reduction. Juice of a lime mixed in a glass of warm water and sweetened with honey should be taken every morning on an empty stomach. Measure the portions of your food every meal and make sure that the portions are small. For example one portion of rice should not be more than the quantity which can fit in your fist. Smaller meals at a regular interval of 4 to 5 hours will keep your metabolism high and prevent your body from converting the food you intake into fat. You must also include regular exercise in your daily routine to help enhance weight reduction. Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways. Rice and potato which contain a lot of carbohydrates should be avoided among cereals wheat is good. Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.

SPIRITUAL ETHICS: SWAMI VIVEKANADER

SWAMI VIVEKANADER SHORT STORIES: 

Rich or Poor

One day a father and his rich family took his young son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor people can be. They spent a day and a night in the farm of a very poor family.

 When they got back from their trip the father asked his son, “How was the trip?” Very good, Dad!” “Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked. “Yeah!” “And what did you learn?” The son answered, “I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden, they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lamps in the garden, they have the stars. Our patio reaches the front yard, they have a whole horizon.” When the little boy was finishing, his father was speechless. His son added, “Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are!” Isn’t it true that it all depends on the way you look at things? If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude toward life, you’ve got everything! You can’t buy any of these things. You can have all the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future, etc., but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing!

AMAZING SCIENTIFIC REASONS BEHIND HINDU TRADITIONAL ETHICS 2

Why do we worship Tulsi Plant:

Hindu religion has bestowed ‘Tulsi’, with the status of mother. Also known as ‘Sacred or Holy Basil’, Tulsi, has been recognized as a religious and spiritual devout in many parts of the world.

The vedic sages knew the benefits of Tulsi and that is why they personified it as a Goddess and gave a clear message to the entire community that it needs to be taken care of by the people, literate or illiterate. We try to protect it because it is like Sanjeevani for the mankind.

Tulsi has great medicinal properties. It is a remarkable antibiotic. Taking Tulsi everyday in tea or otherwise increases immunity and help the drinker prevent diseases, stabilize his or her health condition, balance his or her body system and most important of all, prolong his or her life.

Keeping Tulsi plant at home prevents insects and mosquitoes from entering the house. It is said that snakes do not dare to go near a Tulsi plant. Maybe that is why ancient people would grow lots of Tulsi near their houses.

Start with Spice & End with Sweet: 

Our ancestors have stressed on the fact that our meals should be started off with something spicy and sweet dishes should be taken towards the end. The significance of this eating practice is that while spicy things activate the digestive juices and acids and ensure that the digestion process goes on smoothly and efficiently, sweets or carbohydrates pulls down the digestive process. Hence, sweets were always recommended to be taken as a last item.

Sitting on the Floor & Eating:

This tradition is not just about sitting on floor and eating, it is regarding sitting in the “Sukhasan” position and then eating. Sukhasan is the position we normally use for Yoga asanas. Sitting in this position while eating helps in improving digestion as the circulatory system can focus solely upon digestion and not on our legs dangling from a chair or supporting us while we are standing.

 

Why do Indian Women wear Bangles:

Normally the wrist portion is in constant activation on any human. Also the pulse beat in this portion is mostly checked for all sorts of ailments. The Bangles used by women are normally in the wrist part of ones hand and its constant friction increases the blood circulation level. Further more the electricity passing out through outer skin is again reverted to one’s own body because of the ring shaped bangles, which has no ends to pass the energy outside but to send it back to the body.


Application of Sindoor or Vermillion:

It is interesting to note that that the application of sindoor by married women carries a physiological significance. This is so because Sindoor is prepared by mixing turmeric-lime and the metal mercury. Due to its intrinsic properties, mercury, besides controlling blood pressure also activates sexual drive. This also explains why Sindoor is prohibited for the widows. For best results, Sindoor should be applied right upto the pituitary gland where all our feelings are centered. Mercury is also known for removing stress and strain.