yoga harmony



harmony between body and life the mechanism of the body is very complicated. it is a wonderful molecular structure. the molecules are so arranged that blood,heat, (electricity), and air circulation function perfectly at their respective speeds. in all organisms, energy is the main phenomenonwherein resides the seat of consciousness. the body is only a vehicle for life. comfort to consciousness and appropriate opportunitiesprovided for its development result in a successful life.

this is a harmonious life. so in order to maintain harmony between bodyand life, we must maintain (at a normal level) the quality, and circulation of three vitalforces: air, heat and blood (liquid). if, for any reason, anyone of these threevital forces is disturbed, the other two will also proportionately get disturbed. this will cause pain to life. such disturbance is called disease. the word disease comprises two parts: "dis"and "ease." "dis" means absence.

so disease means the absence of ease. in disease, the harmony between body and lifeis disturbed. if the disturbance is intolerable and continuesfor a long time, the consciousness becomes tortured, and life cannot progress to itsspiritual maturity, which is the sole aim of its embodiment. we must follow certain principles regardingfood, work, rest, sex, and use of thought force so that the quality, quantity, and circulationof air, heat, and blood may be maintained. these principles should be neither neglected,over-indulged, nor improperly used. because of the ignorance of the law of natureor because of emotions caused by sensual attraction,

we fail to deal with these principles properly. we either neglect or over-indulge in food. work, rest, sex, or use of thought force. as a result, the quantity. quality. and circulation of air, heat, and blood becomedisturbed. of course, the working system of the humanbody may undergo some chemical change due to heredity and natural occurrences as wellas climatic changes and changes in planetary positions.

these also may cause ailments and disease. these can be balanced to a certain extent,however, by observing discipline regarding both over-indulgence and neglect of food,work, rest, sex, and use of thought force. when the body is kept in a healthy state,harmony between the body and life will be well maintained. be blessed by the divine,krish murali eswar.