HEALTH ISSUES

BODY MIND AND SOUL

In order to appreciate the response of Hinduism to health issues, it is essential to understand the Hindu concept of body, mind and soul, because its approach to health is holistic.

The soul (also known as Atman or Purusha) has three aspects: a) unmanifest, pure consciousness, unchanging absolute reality, (b) Semi-manifest, nebulous; reality; (c) manifest nature as an individual being conscious of the universe. The three bodies of the soul are (a) Physical body when one is awake, (b) Subtle body when dreaming; (c) Causal body when in deep sleep.

Similarly, the mind has three states: instinctive (Manas), intellectual (Buddhi) and superconscious (Karan Chitta). Manas is the seat of desire and controls the sensory and motor organs of the body.

The physical body is made from the five elements: earth (solids), water (liquids), fire (energy), energy (gases) and space. These five elements are controlled by three qualities (Gunas): Rajas (activity), Tamas (inertia) and Satva (purity- the balancer of the others.

That is why the Hindu scriptures place so much importance on having a clean and healthy body. The body is the instrument for achieving all Dharma. Because of the importance of maintaining a healthy body and mind, the scriptures have specified rules about abstentions and observances called Yamas and Niyamas respectively. These rules deal with personal hygiene and self-discipline. The Ayurveda, a branch of Rig Veda, is the scripture that is concerned with the well being of the physical body.

Compiled by

Vikas P Deshpande

M. E. Civil, Structural Consultant.

Vastu and Feng Shui Consultant

0434681647, deshpandevikas@gmail.com

 

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