our pranamaya kosha circulates freely, without blockages.
Energy is not dissipated entropically, and is perpetually
recycling. And this is important because we also need
energy to reach the Center – we need escape velocity, and
that requires a healthy body and a healthy mind.This aspect of careful utilization of energy gives us a clue
as to why the Asanas for meditation are cross-legged with
feet and hands turned inward, with a straight back and
closed eyes. The body dissipates energy easily through the
fingers, feet and eyes. When our hands are gently clasped,
and our feet are crossed, they form closed circuits and
energy is conserved. Open eyes actually dissipate the largest
amount of energy from our pranamaya kosha, and when
we close our eyes this energy is conserved well.When the spine is straight, we conserve energy in another
way. With the body and head upright, gravitation doesn’t
lead to more energy being dissipated than needed. Even
when they are balanced lightly on top of our necks, our
heads weigh around 5 kilograms. When the head is straight
and balanced, it will feel almost weightless. But when our
heads fall forward during meditation or at other times, 15
degrees of movement away from the balanced position
adds 12 kilograms to the weight of the head, and 60 degrees
of movement adds 27 kilograms of strain on the neck and
shoulders. So it is important to stay upright, steady and
balanced in a relaxed way during meditation.cultivate a smooth way of speaking, gentle body language,
and a gracious inner attitude. Heartfulness practices provide
the foundation for this moderation. It is our reactions of
likes and dislikes that create the first vibration or stir in
the field of consciousness, which affects point C, the
strategic point or landing point for samskaras into our
system. To prevent point C from being affected by likes
and dislikes, try to maintain a meditative state throughout
the day, like a beautiful lotus flower resplendent and
contented in a dirty pond.
When we are humble and respectful towards everyone, no
matter what their status in life, including young ones and
the elderly, and when we constantly dive into a state of
insignificance and curb the ego, we find that this sheath
becomes more and more refined. It finds its true luster
when we have totally refined the ego to its original purity.
As we have already discussed, Heartfulness Cleaning
removes the underlying samskaras, cleaning the complexities
and impurities in the field of consciousness at the vibrational
level, and this significantly reduces the volatility of the
pranamaya kosha.
The word for health in Sanskrit is swasthya, meaning ‘to
be centered in one’s Self’. In English, also, the word ‘health’
is from the same root as the words ‘whole’ and ‘holy’.
When we are healthy, centered and whole, the energy in
The word for health in Sanskrit is swasthya, meaning
‘to be centered in one’s Self’. In English, also, the
word ‘health’ is from the same root as the words
‘whole’ and ‘holy’. When we are healthy, centered
and whole, the energy in our pranamaya kosha
circulates freely, without blockages.
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