Excerpts of some of the articles in current issue:
How the Guru Views it
- Shri Yogendraji Interviewd by Dr. J.C Vaz
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Q. What importance does
Asteya have in the Yogic ethical code!
Ans: Acquisitiveness
is a common weakness of man .Usually, the more
he has, the more he desires. That is why spiritual
and religious, philosophies condemn stealing which
is not only immoral as an act but can very soon
pervert the healthy development of one’s
personality. Besides, as in the case of the other
self restraints, asteya (non-stealing) has definite
social implications. Acquisitiveness is unyogic
and damaging to the inner growth of the individual
and an offence against society.
Q. And what about Aparigraha?
Ans: This self- restraint which
means non-greed is linked with the preceding one,
for both help us to develop an attitude of detachment.
Where theft and covetousness are present there
also exist envy and hate. Greed, envy and hate
are often powerful kleshas which hinder the Yogic
development of one’s personality. Since
Yoga is essentially a process of self development
through self purification, tendencies for stealing
or even desiring to posses what belongs to another
are anathema to Yoga. What is of special significance
in this process is the eradication from one’s
life of the very desire either to seal or to acquire
by any other means which inevitably produces an
attitude of detachment that is both peaceful and
contented. ……
Insomnia - by N.B.Mirji
Sleep is a natural state of mind marked
by lessened consciousness, lessened movement of
the skeletal muscles and slowed down metabolism.
Sleep is as important a food and air. Any attention
in the normal sleep pattern is harmful. There
are many sleep disorders like:-
Narcolepsy chronic neurological
disorder, Sleep apnoea, Restless legs syndrome,
periodic limb movement, sleep walking, bruxism
or grinding of teeth during sleep,hypersomnia
is excessive sleepiness, Insomnia etc.
Stress, Medical problem, drugs,
bad sleep habits, negative conditionings are the
few causes responsible for insomnia. Not every
patient treated for Insomnia, even at a specialized
clinic is guaranteed freedom from poor sleep……
