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Maharishi Ayurveda Gandharva Veda

Maharishi Ayurveda Gandharva Veda

invocation, aavaahanam

invocation, aavaahanam 

1 with the experience of the basic , para of supreme, 
ista devatha, gods of one's choice will become lively 
and are ready to come before the devotee at his beck and call, 
and shower all the blessings and their powers 
and the devotee himself merges and he becomes the god himself, 
like chaithanya prabhu became lord kishan himself 

2 other common experience is 
---at the time of pooja/ harathi with manthrocharana and bells ringing, 
a devotee who has a purity level becomes charged with god

in kannada it is called, devatha maiyolage baruthade, 
and devotee starts talking some strange words/ even foretell future , 
body loosing the usual balance, shaking and / or vibrating etc 

my grandma , and one of my aunt used to get that experience, ie superonsciousness taking over 

but why others did not get?? 

since they have not got that level of purity where devathas become alive

idol ... but

What ever one does or does not do, finally the question remains '' whether he got that most vital spiritual experience, atmanubhoothi, self realization, realization of the absolute para brahman, beyond the mental range , beyond icons, beyond words, if one gets it thru idol wordhip, why not , yes it is done but the bitter truth remains, despite all worships to all gods by all men all over the world, heaven really has not dawned on life in their life but those who did gain that experience are enjoying the life in bliss, seeing really live gods in every particle, article, dust , garbage, infact in every thing ranging from anor aniyan mahatho mahiyan and this experience is real, not a assumption or hope or unattainable idle, but god living live in them in their presence, playing with them talking to them, lending a helping hand lie insakkubai in grinding the dana floor it was possible, since the base was the experience of the ultimate pure consciousness, nothing less REPLYDELETE

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Kabir has talked blunt truth the proof of pudding is in the eating rk also was asked by his guru tota puri to break the idol and he did he realized , since this moment he overcame the obstructing nama roopa mahima of the idol

god as a routine

Hence the need of a guru parampara , and the need of true master .
without it , many seekers remain only on putting efforts but will be deprived of the great mahimas of gods 
for activating the mahimas in the personality, mere reciting the anthras is not sufficient
but the experience of the absolute is a must 

since many are not aware of this fundamental of spirituality, and not getting guided by true masters, the humanity continues in ignorance, and hence in suffering unending , despite putting all efforts in all the festivals poojas rituals

there is a gulf of difference between a person worshiping a god as a routine and a person who experienced the absolute worshiping a god 

that is why many devotees remain unfulfilled in life time

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.inFor a beginner, experience of absolute nirakar nirgun is an absolute necessity. the most needed spark to light up the lamp of the self and illumine the path for further journey 

all spiritual journey starts with this one essential, to enable the seeker to go on the right track 

hence first , neti neti , shankara reaching that state of shivoham, shivakevaloham, nothing but chidananda roopaha , leaving behind all that limits the mind with any thought 
once that goal is gained, the life is supercharged with divinity 
and the vision sees all pervading absolute in every manifestation, 
every thing becomes godly, rich, full, sacred 
and the heart overflows with bhakthi and all devi devathas come to shake hand with him 
the idol then becomes the lord himself in what ever idol worshipped
and in that state , he sang soundarya lahari, shiananda lahari glorifying every aspect of shivas nama roopa mahima 

prior to the experience of the transcendental lord he was not satisfied with any thing

only after that experience , every thing become iti iti 

hence for a beginner, the upanayana sanskar , first foremost to provide the experience of the pure nirakar nirgun self. 

i am not against the idolatry
but cautioning on the significance, priority aspect ,

thyagaraja was asking rama 

''tera teeyaga raadaa '' 

ie rama why to hide your real transcendental nature behind your nama roopa

also prurandara was asking rama 

neeny yako ninna hangu yaako 

ie what for are you and your glory , is not your name alone sufficient?

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.inFor prana pratishta, and avaahanam to the god in the idol , the basis is the experience of pure consciousnes, if not it remains a surface ritual

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The Idol — A Support for The Spiritual Neophyte | Philosophy Blog on Speakingtree.inA true Support for The Spiritual Neophyte is right guidance from the master who lives divinity in think talk walk, which provides him a glimpse of the absolute beyond the name form attributes.
once this experience is gained all idol worship becomes an expression of his great great great devotion to his ista, the absolute coming live in the name form and infinite attributes of ista, 
idol is a consequent result of the realization of the formless absolute 
this may kindly be noted
without gaining he glimpse of absolute the idol wordhip ends in seeking to quench thirst in mirage

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.inBliss is the state of ultimate comfort 
every being is travelling towards it, knowingly or unknowingly, some reaching, some straying, 
some struggling 
if one knows the way, then journey is travel in increasing comfort till one reahes the ultimate comfort, ''swastha'' , established in one's self, till then it is a eternal quest, one may call it craving or desire
once this state of ultimate comfort is attained, one finds himself in the state of ''total acceptance'', ''every thing is ok''
no more complaints, no struggles, no desires no cravings, it is the state of fulfilment , living in truly in comfort 

it is no more an assumption/ compromise/ surrender to discomfort/ 
it is a triumph, since it is now a fact of life

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.in'Gold has to pass through fire to get purity''. 
we need master goldsmith who knows the art of how to put the fire and create ornaments 
not all can do it 
''Success is an arduous goal.''
that is why we need a coach/ trainer/guide/master to show the right technique how to overcome the hurdles with ease and skill, since it is definitely arduous 

''Whatever you wrote further is your perception''

absolutely true
i am sharing my own perceptions based on my life experiences, applicable very much to me, 
incidentally , may inspire a co traveller 

''Remember celebration is the only truth of life''
on the other hand, 
only when the truth of life is experienced, life becomes a celebration moment to moment , not until then 
without the experience of truth every moment becomes just waste, resulting in traveling towards death

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.inEvery moment is travelling towards perfection

if under guidance from master, that travel becomes easy enjoyable, right, fruitful, destination becomes nearer in shortest time 
if without giuidance, it becomes grope in the dark, unsure, wasted efforts, wrong moves, charvitha charvanam

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.inWhy one want relief from suffering ?
suffering is like a painful disease
for disease we must rush for treatment and get relief earliest 
none likes to suffer, no need to continue suffering 
yes, that which cannot be helped must be endured 
but when their is relief possible, and available , no need to suffer at all 
since
happiness ,comfort, joyfulness, bliss is the natural right of every prani, 

tapasya is no suffering 
it is a joy increasing at every step,

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Wall Updates | Speakingtree.inI confirm this is what 
---Spiritualism and intense meditation ------has helped me from suffering.....
i have no more problems 
i visited your site, nice, thanks

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Who will relieve them from their suffering? | Science Of Spirituality Blog on Speakingtree.in

Who will relieve them from their suffering?

only intense sadhana under the right guidance from a master 
who is living the divinity authentically, irrevocably, truly, in his think talk walk 
can ---easily ---- relieve them from their suffering

so if one is really desirous of getting the real, total, relief from all suffering,
one must explore, search, discover, learn, and do sadhana under the guidance of such master

and yes, very quickly, surely truly one will become a great success, no more he will suffer in any way 

this i say from my own life experience authentically 

any other method cannot help , will result in waste of time and effort, waste of life
since distractions and misguidance are countless around 

only writing blogs and reading and commenting will be only a superficial exercise
till one gets that kind of relief 

this is the truth of life , though may not be so pleasant to know 
right inputs, right processing, will yield right output
any thing less will be an exercise in futility

मरहम हैं हम और आप | Wellness Blog on Speakingtree.in

मरहम हैं हम और आप | Wellness Blog on Speakingtree.in
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Staying Healthy Over 50: How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest.

 

Staying Healthy Over 50: How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest.

Staying Healthy Over 50

How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest

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Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age and that doesn’t change just because you have a few more grey hairs. As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including career changes and retirement, children leaving home, the loss of loved ones, and physical changes. How we handle and grow from these changes is the key to staying healthy. These tips can help you maintain your physical and emotional health and live life to the fullest, whatever your age.

IN THIS ARTICLE:

§                        Healthy Aging

§                        Tips for coping with change

§                        Tips for finding meaning and joy

§                        Tips for staying connected

§                        Tips for boosting vitality

§                        Tips for keeping your mind sharp

  

Finding and following your formula for staying healthy over 50

Coping with change is difficult, no matter how old you are. The particular challenge for adults over 50 is the sheer number of changes and transitions that start to occur—including children moving away, the loss of parents, friends, and other loved ones, changes to or the end of your career, declining health, and even loss of independence. It’s natural to feel those losses. But if that sense of loss is balanced with positive ingredients, you have a formula for staying healthy as you age.

Healthy aging means continually reinventing yourself as you pass through landmark ages such as 60, 70, 80 and beyond. It means finding new things you enjoy, learning to adapt to change, staying physically and socially active, and feeling connected to your community and loved ones. Unfortunately, for many, aging brings anxiety and fear instead. How will I take care of myself late in life? What if I lose my spouse? What is going to happen to my mind? However, many of these fears stem from myths about aging that are exaggerated by the media or simply untrue. The truth is that you are stronger and more resilient than you may think.

Myths About Healthy Aging

MYTH: Aging means declining health and/or disability.

Fact: There are some diseases that become more common as we age. However, getting older does not automatically mean poor health or that you will be confined to a walker or wheelchair. Plenty of older adults enjoy vigorous health, often better than many younger people. Preventive measures like healthy eating, exercising, and managing stress can help reduce the risk of chronic disease or injuries later in life.

MYTH: Memory loss is an inevitable part of aging.

Fact: As you age, you may eventually notice you don’t remember things as easily as in the past, or memories may start to take a little longer to retrieve. However, significant memory loss is not an inevitable result of aging. Brain training and new learning can occur at any age and there are many things you can do to keep your memory sharp. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll reap the benefits.

MYTH: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

Fact: One of the more damaging myths of aging is that after a certain age, you just won’t be able to try anything new or contribute things anymore. The opposite is true. Middle aged and older adults are just as capable of learning new things and thriving in new environments, plus they have the wisdom that comes with life experience. If you believe in and have confidence in yourself, you are setting up a positive environment for change no matter what your age.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for coping with change

As you age beyond 50, there will be periods of both joy and stress. It’s important to build your resilience and find healthy ways to cope with challenges. This ability will help you make the most of the good times and keep your perspective when times are tough.

§               Focus on the things you’re grateful for. The longer you live, the more you lose. But as you lose people and things, life becomes even more precious. When you stop taking things for granted, you appreciate and enjoy what you have even more.

§               Acknowledge and express your feelings. You may have a hard time showing emotions, perhaps feeling that such a display is inappropriate and weak. But burying your feelings can lead to anger, resentment, and depression. Don’t deny what you’re going through. Find healthy ways to process your feelings, perhaps by talking with a close friend or writing in a journal.

§               Accept the things you can’t change. Many things in life are beyond our control. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems. Face your limitations with dignity and a healthy dose of humor.

§               Look for the silver lining. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.

§               Take daily action to deal with life’s challenges. When a challenge seems too big to handle, sweeping it under the carpet often appears the easiest option. But ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away; it allows both the problem and your anxiety to build. Instead, take things one small step at a time. Even a small step can go a long way to boosting your confidence and reminding you that you are not powerless.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for finding meaning and joy

A key ingredient in the recipe for healthy aging over 50 is the continuing ability to find meaning and joy in life. As you age, your life will change and you will gradually lose things that previously occupied your time and gave your life purpose. For example, your job may change, you may eventually retire from your career, your children may leave home, or other friends and family may move far away. But this is not a time to stop moving forward. Later life can be a time of exciting new adventures if you let it.

Staying healthy over 50 means finding activities that you enjoy

Everyone has different ways of experiencing meaning and joy, and the activities you enjoy may change over time. If your career slows down or you retire, or if your children leave home, you may find you have more time to enjoy activities outside of work and immediate family. Either way, taking time to nourish your spirit is never wasted.

If you’re not sure where to get started, try some of the following suggestions:

§               Pick up a long-neglected hobby or try a new hobby

§               Play with your grandkids, nieces, nephews, or a favorite pet

§               Learn something new (an instrument, a foreign language, a new game)

§               Get involved in your community (volunteer or attend a local event)

§               Take a class or join a club

§               Travel somewhere new or go on a weekend trip to a place you’ve never visited

§               Spend time in nature (take a scenic hike, go fishing or camping, enjoy a ski trip)

§               Enjoy the arts (visit a museum, go to a concert or a play)

§               Write your memoirs or a play about your life experiences

The possibilities are endless. The important thing is to find activities that are both meaningful and enjoyable for you.

Staying healthy through humor, laughter, and play

Laughter is strong medicine for both the body and the mind. It helps you stay balanced, energetic, joyful, and healthy at any age. A sense of humor helps you get through tough times, look outside yourself, laugh at the absurdities of life, and transcend difficulties.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for staying connected

One of the greatest challenges of aging is how your support network changes. Staying connected isn’t always easy as you grow older—even for those who have always had an active social life. Career changes, retirement, illness, death, and moves out of the local area can take away close friends and family members. And the older you get, the more people you inevitably lose. In later life, getting around may become difficult for either you or members of your social network.

It’s important to find ways to reach out and connect to others, regardless of whether or not you live with a spouse or partner. Having an array of people you can turn to for company and support as you age is a buffer against loneliness, depression, disability, hardship, and loss.

The good news is that there are lots of ways to be with other people. It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you get out of the house (if possible) and socialize:

§               Connect regularly with friends and family. Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat. It may be a neighbor who you like to exercise with, a lunch date with an old friend, or shopping with your children. Even if you are not close by, call or email frequently to keep relationships fresh.

§               Make an effort to make new friends. As you lose people in your circle, it is vital to make new connections so your circle doesn’t dwindle. Make it a point to befriend people who are younger than you. Younger friends can reenergize you and help you see life from a fresh perspective.

§               Spend time with at least one person every day. Whatever your living or work situation, you shouldn’t be alone day after day. Phone or email contact is not a replacement for spending time with other people. Regular face-to-face contact helps you ward off depression and stay positive.

§               Volunteer. Giving back to the community is a wonderful way to strengthen social bonds and meet others, and the meaning and purpose you find in helping others will enrich and expand your life. Volunteering is a natural way to meet others interested in similar activities or who share similar values. Even if your monbility becomes limited, you can get involved by volunteering on the phone.

§               Find support groups in times of change. If you or a loved one is coping with a serious illness or recent loss, it can be very helpful to participate in a support group with others undergoing the same challenges.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for boosting vitality

Don’t fall for the myth that growing older automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to mean discomfort and disability. While not all illness or pain is avoidable, many of the physical challenges associated with aging can be overcome or drastically mitigated by eating right, exercising, and taking care of yourself.

It’s never too late to start! No matter how old you are or how unhealthy you’ve been in the past, caring for your body has enormous benefits that will help you stay active, sharpen your memory, boost your immune system, manage health problems, and increase your energy. In fact, many older adults report feeling better than ever because they are making more of an effort to be healthy than they did when they were younger.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for eating well as you age

As you age, your relationship to food may change along with your body. A decreased metabolism, changes in taste and smell, and slower digestion may affect your appetite, the foods you can eat, and how your body processes food. The key is to figure out how to adapt to your changing needs. Now, more than ever, healthy eating is important to maintain your energy and health.

§               Load up on high-fiber fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Your whole digestive system does slow as you age, so fiber is very important. Consume fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. They will help you feel more energetic and give you fuel to keep going.

§               Put effort into making your food look and taste good. Your taste buds may not be as strong and your appetite may not be the same, but your nutritional needs are just as important as ever. If you don’t enjoy eating like you used to, put a little more effort into your meals, including the way you flavor, prepare, and present your food.

§               Watch out for dehydration. Because of physical changes, older adults are more prone to dehydration. So make sure you are drinking plenty of fluid, even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you’re not getting enough water, you’re not going to be as sharp and your energy will suffer.

§               Make meals a social event. It’s more enjoyable to eat with others than alone. If you live alone, invite other people over. It’s a great way to stay in touch with friends and you can share cooking and cleanup duties.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for exercising as you age

Many adults don’t exercise as they get older. However, exercise is vital for staying healthy throughout life. It helps you maintain your strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost, and can even help diminish chronic pain. Whether you are generally healthy or are coping with an ongoing injury, disability, or health problem, regular exercise will help you stay physically and mentally healthy and improve your confidence and outlook on life.

§               Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. Find out if any health conditions or medications you take affect what exercise you should choose.

§               Find an activity you like and that motivates you to continue. You may want to exercise in a group, like in a sport or class, or prefer a more individual exercise like swimming.

§               Start slow. If you are new to exercise, a few minutes a day puts you well on the way towards building a healthy habit. Slowly increase the time and intensity to avoid injury.

§               Walking is a wonderful way to start exercising. Exercise doesn’t have to mean strenuous activity or time at the gym. In fact, walking is one of the best ways to stay fit. Best of all, it doesn’t require any equipment or experience and you can do it anywhere.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for sleeping well as you age

Many adults complain of sleep problems as they age, including insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and frequent waking during the night. But getting older doesn’t automatically bring sleep problems. Poor sleep habits are often the main causes of low–quality sleep in adults over 50.

§               Naturally boost your melatonin levels at night. Artificial lights at night can suppress your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy. Use low-wattage bulbs where safe to do so, and turn off the TV and computer at least one hour before bed.

§               Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool, and your bed is comfortable. Noise, light, and heat can interfere with sleep. Try using an eye mask to help block out light.

§               Develop bedtime rituals. A soothing ritual, like taking a bath or playing music will help you wind down.

§               Go to bed earlier. Adjust your bedtime to match when you feel tired, even if that’s earlier than it used to be.

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for keeping your mind sharp

There are many good reasons for keeping your brain as active as your body. Keeping your brain active and maintaining creativity actually may help to prevent cognitive decline and memory problems. The more you use and sharpen your brain, the more benefits you will get. This is especially true if your career no longer challenges you or if you've retired from work altogether.

§               Try variations on what you know. For some people, it might be games. Other people may enjoy puzzles or trying out new cooking recipes. Find something that you enjoy and continue to try new variations and challenges. If you like crosswords, move to a more challenging crossword series or try your hand at a new word game. If you like to cook, try a completely different type of food, or try baking if you’ve mostly been cooking over the stove.

§               Work something new in each day. You don’t have to work elaborate crosswords or puzzles to keep your memory sharp. Try to work in something new each day, whether it is taking a different route to work or the grocery store or brushing your teeth with a different hand.

§               Take on a completely new subject. Taking on a new subject is a great way to continue to learn. Have you always wanted to learn a different language? Learn new computer skills? Learn to play golf? There are many inexpensive classes at community centers or community colleges that allow you to tackle new subjects. Volunteering is also a great way to learn about a new area. Taking classes and volunteering is a great way to boost social connections, which is another brain strengthener.

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Authors: Joanna Saisan, M.S.W., Melinda Smith, M.A., Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Monika White, Ph.D. Last updated: May 2013.