MIRACLES OF NAMASMARAN: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Student: Sir, have you experienced any miracles of NAMASMARAN yourself?

Teacher: We think of miracles, as and when our reasoning and logic are exhausted or we are desperate and helpless. Miracle is a romantic and elevating idea of short cuts to short term success or pleasure! It is natural to have such ideas, get engrossed in them and derive solace from them; at certain stages of development.

But; if miracle is the one, which does not fit in human imagination or explanation, then it is indeed a miracle; that �we� are amongst those, who did not belong to the category of still births; or those, who are still continuing to breathe! Certainly no one can decide not to belong to still births and no one can decide the time of death and still continue to breathe beyond that point (possibly barring some exceptions)! Similarly it is a miracle that amongst the breathing population, �we� are the ones who are involved in NAMASMARAN!

Student: But this does not appeal to beginners like me!

Teacher: That is because; initially we are not aware of the grandeur of the involvement in NAMASMARAN!

But to be straight forward; the answer to your question is; while practicing NAMASMARAN; we go through relatively minor and/or mundane experiences, which are beyond human logic and explanation (hence considered miracles); such as; being trapped and then saved from life threatening situations, being severe physical agony and then inexplicably cured of it, being in the threat of and then relieved from defamation, being in dire financial emergency and then getting sudden and unexpected monitory help; and so on! But these are debatable; as some people may call them coincidences or accessible to human efforts.

However; the greatest miracle of NAMASMARAN is that through such easily identifiable �miracles� and through unidentifiable �miraculous grace� that springs from Guru; we get relieved from the bondage and burden of our urges, missions, rationality, hypotheses and anticipations and the associated vain glory or frustration; in short; ego! This is the beginning of true victory and true surrender, and takes us closer to the lotus feet of Guru! Truly this is the individual blossoming; and is inseparable from the universal blossoming!

EXPERIENCES DURING NAMASMARAN: DR SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

Student: Sir, what are the experiences of NAMASMARAN?

Teacher: I think NAMASMARAN is like breathing oxygen. What are the experiences of breathing?

Student: We cannot show any specific psychological experiences.

Teacher: But we can say that the experiences are those, which result from good physical health and a sense of well being!

Student: That is true!

Teacher: Similarly; the experiences of NAMASMARAN are also varied; resulting from inner blossoming, which I call holistic evolution.

Student: But aren�t there any specific experiences, like milestones?

Teacher: I have read many experiences of many people; but I don�t think they are predictable or definite milestones; common to all!

Student: Is the holistic evolution; associated with; blossoming of instincts, emotions, thoughts and perspective?

Teacher: I think so. But the holistic evolution is not a stereotyped phenomenon! Hence the experiences and expressions of the practitioners of NAMASMARAN; in different walks of life are not the same and do not fit in some logical pattern!
But I think the very state of being in NAMASMARAN embodies simultaneously; both; the greatest bounty of Guru as well as the phenomenon of inner blossoming or holistic evolution; although it is extremely inconspicuous, subtle and hence almost imperceptible!

PREACHING AND NAMASMARAN: DR SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Student: Sir, what is your opinion about preaching?

Teacher: Nothing in particular! Why?

Student: Many people preach one thing and practice another! Is it not disservice to society?

Teacher: Look; there are thousands and thousands of varieties of people and accordingly there are that many activities; going on in society! Moreover these people and their activities keep on changing and their contexts also keep on changing! It is very difficult to judge what is right and what is wrong; as most often we are not aware of the background, cause �effect relationship and the interrelations amongst these activities and interactions!
What I have begun to realize; is that there is a time dependent expression of one�s inner characteristics; according to the past history, present circumstances, personal qualities, family culture; social environment and so on!

Student: What do you mean?

Teacher: What I mean is; in a given society; some people preach and some people listen. Some teach and some learn. Some perform and some watch. Some exploit and some get exploited. Some rule some and get ruled. Some commit crimes and some pass judgment. But I am not in a position to judge who is right and who is wrong!

Student: So you mean to say that preaching is also a function of several factors?

Teacher: Yes! Previously I used to be judgmental about everything including myself! Naturally; I used to search and usually come across some solution for whatever struck me as a problem! May be it was; like everything in nature; appropriate for that stage of my development; and in tune with the unfathomable and infinitely potent wisdom of nature!

But today; I realize that; every one�s actions like those of mine; are a function of several factors apart from those mentioned above; and it is erroneous to form opinions, be self righteous and/or be judgmental.

I can only say; that I have a hunch that NAMASMARAN is a key to individual and universal blossoming. But having said that; I also concede; that the very emergence, practice and globalization of NAMASMARAN; and hence the manifestation of individual and universal blossoming; are functions of the time i.e. the epoch in which we live, which in turn is a function of the cosmic wisdom!

CONFESSION AND NAMASMARAN: DR SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Student: Sir, can I ask you a personal question?
Teacher: Yes, if it is very important for you!
Student: Have you conquered anger?
Teacher: No! I have not! I have not conquered anger, fear, pain, passions, worry, anxiety or other feelings such as apprehension, inhibition; guilt and so on! Most importantly; I have not overcome my ego! I have not overcome my other limitations and drawbacks including my personal habits.
Student: Then what is the use of NAMASMARAN?
Teacher: Frankly speaking; I did not choose to be what I am and I did not choose my predilections! The environment, the people, the books and later the thoughts and conviction about the power and scope of NAMASMARAN enthralled me! This is the power of Guru! But as far I remember, NAMASMARAN appeared to me a key to individual and global blossoming through sublimation of petty selfishness! For me the other byproducts such as conquering SHADRIPUS (the physiological and psychological characteristics integral to human life) were not important.
Student: Do you still think that global welfare is an incoming thing?
Teacher: It is true that I was rather overwhelmed by the byproducts of NAMASMARAN in social life; as some are impressed by the personal victory over the SHADRIPUS; but both of them are not stereotyped and hence; are not predictable!
Student: This means that NAMASMARAN; like rain; is a bounty of nature and beneficially affects all; irrespective of what we plan for ourselves and others; but not in a particular or predictable or in demonstrable manner!
Teacher: We can verify all this; on the basis of our experience!

Normal Delivery at 45 years of age.....!!!!

- Dr. (Mrs.) Madhuri M. Prabhudesai
B.A.M.S.
Mobile - 9423884321

Surprised by the heading? In present days of commercialisation this seems to be very rare. But during last 30 yrs. of my medical profession I have handled so many cases of pregnant women and have treated them successfully with only Ayurvedic Garbhini-Paricharya i. e. with basti, Siddha-taila pichu-dharan and Snehan with various oils at the time of actual delivery. About 90% of the pregnant ladies have delivered normally with this simple Ayurvedic method. Here is one such case --
Date - 01 / 05 / 2000
Name - ABC
Age - 45 years
C / O - Amenorrhoea for about three months, came to confirm menopause as per her age.
L. M. P. - 07 / 02 / 2000
F.T.N.D. - one male child, 18 yrs. old. Then no issue. (Secondary Sterility)
O. E. - P/A and P/V revealed bulky & pregnant uterus of the same, three months duration.
She was quite sure that she had undergone menopause and so, she consulted about three gynaecologists. When everybody told the 'same', she again came to me. By that time she was advised by every medical / non-medical person that 'it is very risky to carry with this pregnancy, it is at the cost of her life, you will have to undergo caesarean operation which is also risky at this age, the child may be abnormal, when you have first son of 18 yrs. old what the public may comment?, so the best thing is you go for abortion', & so on. But her astrologist, with whom she had a great faith, told her that 'this child is very lucky & after its birth you will prosper like anything.' So, she came to me to inquire whether Ayurveda may help her to deliver with minimum risk.
History of this pt. - Actually, this pt. was not in contact with the pregnant ladies taking our treatment for normal / easy delivery. Even then she came to us, for some another reason. She had chronic cough for which she was under treatment of a chest-physician in Ratnagiri. Her X-Ray revealed opacity at the base of her rt. lung & as usual she was diagnosed and was under treatment for Koch's. In spite of the treatment for about two years, she had no relief. She had recurrent attacks of cough & fever and day by day she lost her weight (38 Kgs). So, she was brought to Dr. M. P. Prabhudesai, in the month of May 1993. With Ayurvedic treatment with necessary pathya, the opacity in her rt. lung almost disappeared, she was relieved of cough & fever and she had wt.-gain up to 46 Kgs., within a year. Then afterwards she had a rickshaw-accident. She was injured badly with pain at her neck & spine. She was hospitalised for many days and because of the heavy antibiotics again she developed anorexia and subsequent weight-loss. After taking many types of tonics she could not gain her wt. Then she came to us again and after proper Ayurvedic treatment with deepan-pachan along with brumhan-basti, she had proper wt.-gain once again. So, she had a faith in us because of which she came to me for the treatment to continue her pregnancy.
Line of treatment - As the patient was firm to carry on with the pregnancy, we assured her with Ashwasan-Chikitsa and suggested the following line of treatment -----
1. Regular check up with Urine-examination, CBC and routine USG.
2. A course of 3 matra basti & one niruha basti after eighth month of pregnancy till onset of labour (day 1- matra, day 2 - niruha & one matra & day 3 - matra)
3. Regular Pichu-Dharan in vagina with siddha Taila - We almost invariably suggest this for every pregnant woman, but being an elderly pregnancy, this was essential for this pt., to increase and maintain the elasticity of vaginal & perineal musculature.
4. Masanumasika quathas
5. Routine regular instructions for a Garbhini.
We advised the pt. to get routine check-up done from Gynaecologist to confirm regular and proper growth of the foetus; in this way we could convince the pt. and its relatives, about the proper Ayurvedic line of treatment.
Pt. delivered normally - As post-natal care of the pt. was easier in Ratnagiri, she registered herself in a famous maternity hospital in Ratnagiri in November 2000. Her USG was done on admission and the gynaecologist first called her surgeon-husband and then both of them called a senior gynaecologist to observe the readings of the USG. The pt. being 'heena-satwa' was frightened by the scene and thought of some major problem. But the senior gynaecologist agreed that she had never seen such 'clear intestines without gases &/or faeces' during her practice for last 40 years. She enquired about the treatment and assured the pt. that she is going to deliver normally, without any surgical intervention. The pt. immediately contacted me on phone & told me about this episode, even before contacting her own relatives. Next day the pt. delivered normally with a baby weighing about 71/2 pounds.
In this way, with the help of proper guidelines laid down by Ayurveda, we were able to create proper elasticity in the perineal musculature due to the basties, pichu-dharan & quathas and the pt. could deliver normally in older age, even.
During our practice we do take help of all kinds of diagnostic aids, to convince the pt. & its relatives. But we always try to remain with Ayurvedic Principles in our diagnosis & treatment and of course, we are almost always blessed by the expected results.
So, Vagbhatacharya has clearly mentioned that -----
"Ayurvedopadesheshu vidheyah paramadarah"
- Astanga-hriday, sootra-sthana, 1/



Contact -
Vd. (Mrs.) Madhuri M. Prabhudesai
Dhanwantari Ayurveda Chikitsalaya,
Sawantwadi, Dist. - Sindhudurga, Pin - 416510.
Mobile - 9423884321
e-mail - vdmrsmadhuri@gmail.com








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