STRESS AND IDENTITY: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
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STRESS AND IDENTITY: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
It is very true that we dream to be somebody; in terms of a certain profession or occupation and sometimes we successfully become so. Subsequently; we try to project ourselves as someone; and people accept or take us as someone, the two either matching or otherwise!
But the realized dream; our projection and the public appraisal; however; never give complete satisfaction and fulfillment. This is what causes stress.
What is the reason for this?
The reason for such stress is that our dreams never match the majesty of our true nature or our true self, which is infinite and immortal. Our own appraisal and projections even if bloated and hyped; also do not match the grandeur of our true self. Lastly, what we perceive as public opinion; also does not match the sublime character of our true self.
This is so; even if we are “identified” as “successful”; by ourselves and the others. In reality; we are hollow and deeply melancholic and often land up in frustration and depression; and addictions, crimes, perversions and/or suicides.
But; let us not despair. Let us realize that our “true identity”, “our core”; is infinite and imperishable source of bliss and is achieved through NAMASMARAN; or; this true identity (God or guru) embraces and absorbs us in Him blissfully.
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LIFE, DEATH AND STRESS: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
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LIFE, DEATH AND STRESS: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
The stress is like an infinite and eternal ocean and hence it is impossible to study it completely! In fact it is nothing else; but the “eternal interaction” between the Atman and the Maya! Thus right from conception to death; and in all possibility; before birth and after death also; it continues!
The stress is inseparable from life. But it is said to end when we transcend the ‘life’, which is ‘ignorant or forgetful of our true self’ and hence considered to be “death”! As after we transcend such ‘life’, which is actually ‘death’; we merge into our true self; which is actually the cosmic conscoiusness or absolute consciousness, and is “true life” or immortality”!
Through the practice of NAMSMARAN; gradually our forgetfulness of our true self; producing stress of body consciousness begins to disappear. The body consciousness; producing the stress of fear, anxiety, worry; and tension of pain, loss and death; vanishes; as we experience oneness with our true self and the immortality.
When we experience the immortality, there remains nothing more to experience. This is the state of yoga and this is also the process of SWADHARMA i.e. holistic renaissance; which is associated with manifestation of universally benevolent activity (KARMA) from our true self; even amidst the symptoms of physical death!
Isn’t this a LIFE of victory over DEATH and STRESS?
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YOGA THE DEFINITION: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
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YOGA THE DEFINITION: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
YOGA IS A POWERFUL
Interconnection between individual consciousness and cosmic consciousness
Interconnection between individual soul and universal soul
Interconnection between a being; and God
Interconnection between the cores; of all the beings
Interconnection between aspirations of all the beings
Interconnection between the ‘cause’ of the universe and the universe
Interconnection between the ‘cause’ of the past, present and future
Interconnection between the contingent and the field
Interconnection between spirit (soul), intelligence, emotions, instincts and metabolic activities in different systems of body
Interconnection between holistic perspective, thinking, emotions, instincts and actions
Interconnection between cognition, affect and conation
Interconnection between spiritual, cognitive, affective, psychomotor and productive domains
Interconnection between holistic approach; and analytical, synthetic, reductionist and other approaches
Interconnection between and holistic activities aimed at holistic health; in all the fields of life
Interconnection between two sides of brain
Interconnection between reason and intuition
Interconnection between cerebral cortex, limbic system, autonomic nervous system, neuroendocrine system, endocrine system and the metabolic activities
Interconnection of the immortalizing ocean of ambrosia viz. NAMA; and the process of NAMASMARAN going on in billions of individuals
This is only a frail attempt of its definition; as YOGA is beyond description.
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STRESS ANIMAL SACRIFICE AND NAMASMARAN: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
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STRESS ANIMAL SACRIFICE AND NAMASMARAN: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
We watch news of sacrifice (and eating) of goats and other animals; in different religions or different communities.
W may ignore, despise or take pride in them, according to our background or predisposition. But; do we introspect; our opinions? Do we verify the objectivity of our opinions?
If we study these customs carefully and holistically, then we arrive at some insights, which are as follows.
In the process of evolution at some stage, the art, skill and courage involved in hunting (RAJOGUNA) were vital for survival of the individuals and the societies! In the process of protecting from the predators, the animals were killed in as much as they were killed to fulfill the need of food. Hence; the fishing and hunting were practiced not only without any guilt, but in fact with some kind of pride and dignity, because they were essential for the survival and continuation of the society!
When the mankind began to sense the influence of unknown and unseen deities, he began to feel that the avoidance of the wrath and providence of the blessings of these deities; also played a role in the wellbeing of the individuals and the societies. Thus the customs of offering the food (sacrificial animal) to the deity began.
This custom signified the concern for the wellbeing of the society and hence was considered meritorious! In Sanskrit this is called YAJNA. Thus anyone who simply ate without offering (YAJNA) was considered petty.
The other element involved in the YAJNA was to cheer up and invoke, admire, promote and celebrate bravery; so much vital for survival of the society!
The respect and honor for hunting and killing animals; was thus logical; because; cowardice, escapism, irresponsibility etc (TAMOGUNA) implied destruction of the individual and the society. Naturally anyone who did not perform YAJNA was considered selfish, mean, lowly and sinful!
As and when the mankind evolved further, the hunting and sacrificing animals became unnecessary and redundant. The hitherto celebrated bravery of hunting; lost its pivotal position in survival of the individual and the society!
Naturally, the tradition of sacrificing animals in YAJNAS lost its merit. It no more signified any heroic act! It became redundant; and in fact retrogressive. It did not anymore signify bravery (RAJOGUNA); but implied basal, carnal, animalistic and cowardly behavior (TAMOGUNA); in view of; the availability of; the vegetarian food and several factors; which ensured the security of society without hunting.
In present circumstances; irrespective of the region or religion; killing and sacrificing animal; do not involve bravery (RAJOGUNA) but cold blooded, cowardly cruelty; worst than mere cowardice and hence worst than TAMOGUNA; (perverted and brutal and not brave) hangover of the redundant traditions and customs belonging to the primitive stage of the development of the society.
Those who evolve in the course of evolution; rise up from TAMOGUNA and RAJOGUNA to SATVA GUNA and choose not to opt for brutal, cruel and absolutely unnecessary killing of cows, bullocks, sheep, goats and other animals or birds for any purpose; eating, offering or any other luxury!
Through probably the practice of NAMASMARAN, for centuries; it is considered culturally meritorious and benevolent to cherish, promote and adore the SATVAGUNA and the SELF REALIZATION, which are vital for the survival and blossoming of the mankind; and to control the TAMOGUNA and RAJOGUNA (involved in animal killing and sacrifice), which jeopardize the safety and evolutionary blossoming of mankind!
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STRESS AND GANDHI: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
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STRESS AND GANDHI: DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR
It is said that Mahatma Gandhi preached that we should not “see, hear or speak” ill about any one.
I have given some explanation about this in my book “Stress: Understanding and Management”.
But more recently I have begun to get new insight in this preaching, which is:
When we start “seeing” the root of the apparent universe, through the practice of NAMASMARAN; we begin to realize that the people whom we used to see and hear (perceive) as bad and hence speak bad about; are actually driven by the root cause (called MAHAKARAN and BRAHMA by some; and NAMA, by others) is actually common to all.
Further; we realize that these people manifest what we perceived as and spoke as “bad deeds”; according to their constitutions, on which they have no control, exactly as we manifest (what others may perceive and speak as bad); according to our constitutions, on which we have no control.
As a result; we realize our folly and begin to intensify our NAMASMARAN as preached by Mahatma Gandhi; like many other saints; and start experiencing greater degree of freedom from the stress of prejudice and cynicism.
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